Communications Officer | "No Plans, No Future" EU- funded Project

ABOUT ÚLTIMO RECURSO

Último Recurso is a climate justice organisation using the power of Law to hold governments and corporations accountable. We work through climate litigation, strategic advocacy, and community legal support to protect people and the planet. Our mission is to put legal tools at the service of climate and social justice: demanding the transformation of current legal systems to enable the structural change needed to face the climate crisis.

THE PROJECT

The "No Plans, No Future" Project focuses on the Portuguese Municipalities Climate Action Plans (PMACs), which outline measures for climate mitigation and adaptation at the local level.

The Portuguese Climate Framework Law mandates that municipalities should have approved a PMAC by February 1st, 2024. However, two years after the legal deadline, many municipalities still lack a published plan. These areas are also among the most vulnerable to climate change, facing extreme heat, prolonged droughts, wildfires, and rural depopulation.

This project aims to gather accurate, up-to-date information to identify which municipalities have published PMACs and which have not. Additionally, it seeks to engage youth and local communities, creating pressure on municipalities to develop and publish their plans, ensuring that these areas are better equipped to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.

THE ROLE

The Communications Officer implements communications operations across digital platforms, press engagement, and institutional materials. This role is responsible for translating complex legal, scientific, and policy content into accessible, persuasive communication outputs that reinforce public understanding and support strategic objectives.

• Location: Remote
• Type: Task-Based Contract
• Compensation:TBD/ Content Produced ( up to 500€ total budget)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement communications operations across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, newsletter, and website platforms.
• Draft, edit, and publish digital content aligned with approved messaging frameworks.
• Translate complex legal pleadings, scientific data, and climate policy material into clear, structured, and compelling narratives suitable for public audiences.
• Develop and maintain a structured content calendar aligned with litigation phases and institutional milestones.
• Draft newsletters, website articles, and long-form explainers.
• Prepare donor decks, policy briefs, and presentation materials in coordination with the Chief Marketing and Growth Officer.
• Support press engagement by drafting press materials, background briefs, and media summaries (under Chief Marketing and Growth Officer oversight).
• Monitor media coverage and maintain media tracking systems.
• Ensure consistency in tone, formatting, and institutional voice across all channels.
• Maintain and update website content, including case updates and public resources.
• Track digital engagement metrics and provide structured performance summaries.
• Produce visual assets or coordinate visual production in alignment with brand guidelines.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible, remote engagement with direct access to Último Recurso's leadership.
• A central strategic role in one of Portugal's most significant climate litigation campaigns.
• Formal profile recognition in Último Recurso's external communications and impact documentation.
• Portfolio-quality deliverable directly credited.

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