About Us

Generation Climate Europe (GCE) is the largest climate coalition of youth-led networks at the European level, pushing for stronger action from the EU on climate and environmental issues. GCE brings together 381 national organisations across 46 countries in Europe. We are guided by the voices of over 20 million young Europeans. Uniting European youth networks, GCE creates a platform for the youth to advocate for a just and green transition in Europe. GCE envisions a system that respects human rights and the planet, that includes the voice of youth and acknowledges our common, but differentiated responsibility in achieving a carbon-neutral and sustainable world.

About the Role

Transport is the only sector whose share in greenhouse gas emissions has been rising in the last decades in the EU. This is a major challenge for the region’s path to net zero, with individual cars and low-cost quick flights being the norm across Europe and on the rise.

Why should low carbon travel be inaccessible? Young Europeans want to travel for leisure and learning, but doing so in a climate-conscious way is usually unaffordable and time consuming.

In the role of Clean Mobility Project Officer, you would be helping to advocate for an inclusive and sustainable European transport sector. This means monitoring the EU’s regulatory landscape, and making sure it goes in the sense of affordability and decarbonisation. A big focus of our work is therefore on making rail more inclusive for young people.

Please note that this is a volunteer position.

About You

• You understand that decarbonising transport is urgent and complex
• You believe in making this transition fair for all
• You care about European affairs and believe the EU has the potential to drive this just transition
• You are able to deliver quality content as expected through previously stated deadlines
• You can work in a team and are self-driven
• You can work remotely and have reliable internet and computer access
• You are connected to the European context: as we focus on EU advocacy, we welcome applicants with an interest and general understanding of how the EU operates and/or a European background that facilitates this knowledge. It is preferable that you are based within a timezone that is -2 or +2 from CET/CEST as it is our main working territory.

Tasks

• Attend and engage in the weekly working group and project meetings;
• Help research and write articles and position papers on European policies around transport and clean urban mobility;
• Establish links with stakeholders such as advocacy groups and mobility companies;
• Contribute to the organisation and execution of events;

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of EU institutions and its decision-making processes
• Previous experience in advocacy
• Previous experience in working in NGOs

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions or if you have not received a response within three weeks, please reach out to us at people@gceurope.org

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