European Campaigner

Location: Remote in Western Europe with some travel to participate in events/meeting(s) in-person. Preference for candidates in Spain, Iceland, Ireland, Switzerland, or Denmark. All candidates must have a European passport and/or ability to work in the European Union.

Dates: October 2025-July 2026 with possibility of extension

Contract Type: Consultancy

Compensation: $200-$260 USD per day, depending on experience and location according to our compensation calculator

Introduction

The world’s largest fossil fuel producers are already on track to produce more than twice the amount of coal, oil and gas than can ever be burned if we are to hit our climate targets. The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is a campaign and diplomatic Initiative that champions a new international mechanism to complement the Paris Agreement, one that would address the structural barriers to the transition and provide a clear plan for the phase out of fossil fuels with equity at the core.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of European Campaigns & Advocacy, help scale the campaign for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty in Europe
• Support advocacy to policy and decision makers across Europe including diplomatic engagement with governments and preparation of materials, briefings, and talking points
• Support, build and maintain relationships with government officials, diplomatic representatives, and policy makers in collaboration with the Head of European Campaigns and Advocacy.
• Coordinate project and event logistics around major moments in Europe, as well as providing support for European partners and government representatives attending key global events
• Foster and deepen engagement with European movements and civil society organisations from a broad range of constituencies – including youth movements, artists, faith institutions and the health sector – expanding and activating the network of groups and voices calling for nations globally to support a Fossil Fuel Treaty
• Secure high-profile city and subnational endorsements across Europe to build further momentum behind the Fossil Fuel Treaty proposal
• Expand and activate our group of European Champions and high-profile individuals who are backing the Treaty campaign to scale communications and campaign engagement
• Support public communications in Europe demonstrating growing support for the Fossil Fuel Treaty through collaboration with the Communications Team particularly on social media, content production and traditional media strategy
• Support grant applications and fundraising to increase capacity for the Treaty Initiative in Europe to inject further capacity into partner organisations and campaign activities

Preferred experience & attributes:

• Professional campaigning experience
• Experience in diplomacy and government relations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, ability to work quickly and engage in creative problem solving
• Fluency in English and one other European language
• Commitment to, and competency, at managing across cultures and difference, with a strong decolonial perspective

Desired experience & attributes:

• Experience in event management
• Experience working in the Global South
• Experience in climate non-profit organizations
• Additional languages; including French, Spanish, German, or Portuguese

Deadline to Apply: August 17