The Climate Alliance European Secretariat (Brussels Office) is offering a Community and Network Development traineeship.
For over 35 years, Climate Alliance member municipalities have been acting in partnership with indigenous rainforest peoples for the benefit of the global climate. With over 2,000 members spread across more than 25 countries, Climate Alliance is Europe's largest city network dedicated to comprehensive and equitable climate action.
Our ideal candidate
The European Climate Pact is a movement of people united around a common cause – tackling the climate emergency, each taking steps in their own worlds to build a more sustainable Europe. Launched by the European Commission, the Pact is part of the European Green Deal and is helping the EU to meet its goal to become climate-neutral by 2050. Climate Alliance is part of the Pact Secretariat, and by joining our team you would support the implementation of our approach to citizen engagement activities.
Your tasks
Under the supervision of the project managers, the trainee will provide support in the following areas:
* Assist with logistical and organizational tasks, such as communication to Climate Pact Ambassadors, Country Coordinators and Project Partners, organization of project-related online and in-person events (such as the Ambassador/Community Forum, Community Talks, capacity building workshops, partner meetings, third-party policy conferences, etc.);
* Assisting in the production of publications, reports, infographics and other visual content;
* Data management and maintenance of Community databases (CRM, Ambassador tracker, skills databases…);
* Assisting the Climate Pact Secretariat in developing a menu of citizen engagement activities and tools.
* Support the planning, coordination, and follow-up of both onsite and online events, helping prepare materials and contributing to post-event reporting.
* Assist with managing project mailboxes, helping ensure timely responses and smooth communication with stakeholders.
* Share ideas that help make the Pact's activities and events more creative, engaging, and interactive.
* Provide administrative and organizational support to the project team, including helping prepare meetings, documentation, and project materials.
* Collaborate closely with the Project Management Unit and gain hands-on insight into how project coordination works in practice.
* Build knowledge of current EU sustainability policies and initiatives by taking part in expert discussions and project activities such as trainings, policy briefings, and workshops.
Essential requirements
Study & experience:
* Bachelor or Master Degree in strategic political sciences, sociology, communication, journalism, environmental studies or any related fields;
* Excellent editing and writing skills in English. Additional languages are an asset;
* Basic knowledge of EU policy-making and EU climate policy;
* Ability to translate technical information into engaging content;
* Experience in managing social media;
* Basic knowledge of graphic design skills and tools. Experience in translating texts into visual communication;
* Hands-on experience with hosting meetings/activities at Webex/Teams/Zoom platform;
Personal skills & skills profile:
* Strong motivation to work in a non-profit environment and shared values with Climate Alliance;
* Interest and/or experience in energy transition, climate change and sustainability;
* Interest and/or experience with citizen engagement, participatory methods and (online) tools;
* Team player, proactive and interested to learn new skills;
* Systemic as well as out-of-the-box thinker;
* Dynamic, pro-active and quick-starter;
* Excellent organisational skills, high attention to details and ability to multitask.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://www.climatealliance.org/jobs/community-and-network-development-traineeship-m-f-d/