ABOUT CLIMATE REALITY EUROPE
Climate Reality Europe is one of the eleven branches of the US-based The Climate Reality Project. The European branch works independently in the region yet collaboratively with other branches and with the US-based organization to mobilize activists and drive real climate solutions around the world.
Climate Reality Europe is hosted as a program of Greenpeace CEE in Vienna, Austria.
CONTEXT
The European Branch engages with over 3800 volunteers (members of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps). Volunteers are the main assets of the Branch arriving from all European countries, with various backgrounds, committed to solve the climate crisis.
While supporting relevant initiatives of volunteers the Branch also develops programs to catalyze action in response to the climate crisis by means of presentations, personal outreach, dynamic digital initiatives and inspirational events - built on the active collaboration with the volunteers. Programs cover areas like empowering communities, businesses, just transition, climate justice or supporting joint climate actions with European partners. Our goal is to influence the political narrative in order to make the Paris Agreement a reality.
ROLES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Climate Reality Europe would like to hire an Engagement and Program Coordinator to provide a more focused support to its volunteer network in Europe with the aim to increase our impact through actions.
The coordinator will perform the following tasks:
Strengthen relationships with, and the engagement of its volunteers in line with the programs of the European Branch. This set of tasks include activities like, develop and lead the execution of the engagement strategy to foster programs and impacts of the Branch in Europe; Implement a system to monitor, analyze and evaluate the European volunteer network engagement with an aim of fine-tuning activities for increasing the number of the most active members in the “Leading” and “Endorsing” categories; or plan and design the mobilization journey for Climate Reality Leaders by identifying opportunities for volunteers to actively participate in different branch programmes
Assist the development and the implementation of the branch strategy and activity plan to ensure motivation and opportunity for Climate Reality Leaders. This set of tasks include activities like: manage the implementation of activities; liaise with national and regional volunteer coordinators; mobilize Climate Reality Leaders; contribute to the implementation of the global campaign in Europe.
Find the detailed job description here!
REQUIREMENTS
Experience and competencies:
A minimum of 3-year experience working in a similar position
Experience in developing and successfully implementing stakeholder engagement plans - preferably for volunteers
Good interpersonal / networking skills, highly articulate and sensitive team player
Strong project management and people management skills
Analytical capacity
Great interest in environmental and climate issues and the mission and values of The Climate Reality Project
Able to communicate professionally and effectively in English, other European languages are advantageous
The disposition to work with colleagues in a high trust global community of peers with a spirit of generosity and mutual support
A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to climate and energy issues
OTHER INFORMATION
What we offer:
The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals both in Europe and across the planet
A flexible work environment with the possibility of innovations across the network engagement and program solutions
A full-time position with a contract for one year, with a possible renewal after one year.
Location:
Home office – using web-based technologies.
Start date:
As soon as possible
How to apply:
By February 14 please send to europe@climatereality.com your English:
CV
cover letter expressing your motivation for this role (400 words)
signed GDPR consent document in pdf
All applications will be treated confidentially.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We encourage candidates from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.