About Us

Generation Climate Europe (GCE) is the largest coalition of youth-led networks on climate and environmental issues at the European level. GCE unites the
largest youth-led networks, bringing together 381 national organisations across 46 countries in Europe. We are guided by the voices of over 20 million young
Europeans. GCE creates a platform for the youth to advocate for a just and green transition in Europe.

About the Role

GCE’s flagship initiative, Youth Climate Dialogues, creates a platform for youth engagement with key EU institutions such as the European Commission, European Parliament, and the Council on climate and environmental matters. As one of two Liaison Leads for the European Commission within the Advocacy Team, you will co-coordinate advocacy efforts aimed at the Commission. Together, you will share the responsibility of overseeing the work of Liaison Officers, ensuring effective communication with the Advocacy Working Group Coordinators, and organizing the Youth Climate & Sustainability Roundtables, which bring together young Europeans and European Commission representatives to discuss critical climate policies.

Please note that this is a volunteer position.

Tasks:

• Co-lead and coordinate the Liaison Officers focused on the European Commission, ensuring cohesive and strategic advocacy efforts.
• Regularly communicate progress, updates, and outcomes of the team’s work to the Advocacy Working Group Coordinators.
• Manage the planning and execution of the Youth Climate & Sustainability Roundtables (YCSRs), focusing on effective engagement with the European Commission.
• Manage event logistics, including participant coordination and timeline development, to ensure smooth and impactful dialogues.
• Develop and implement strategic advocacy plans targeting the European Commission, aligned with GCE’s objectives.
• Organize high-level stakeholder meetings and consultations with Commission representatives, working to build consensus on key climate and environmental issues.
• Plan and organize workshops and briefings on the European Commission’s activities and climate-related work. 
• Work with communications officers to develop and implement a PR strategy for the YCSRs and other advocacy initiatives, using GCE’s social media platforms to maximize visibility. 

About You

• You have significant experience in youth-led initiatives, particularly in roles involving event planning, advocacy, or coordination, ideally related to EU institutions.
• You are passionate about leading advocacy efforts and involving young people in EU decision-making, particularly in the context of climate and environmental policy.
• You possess strong leadership, public speaking, and moderation skills, and are capable of managing a team and overseeing complex projects.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, capable of managing complex logistical tasks such as event planning and coordinating advocacy efforts.
• You have a deep understanding of the European context, with solid knowledge of EU institutions, especially the European Commission, enabling you to effectively coordinate advocacy efforts. 
• You can work remotely and have reliable internet and computer access.
• 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.

Bonus Points

Experience in organizing PR, advocacy, and communications activities or high-level conferences, particularly those involving youth and EU decision-makers on climate and sustainability issues.

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