Call for an Advocacy Manager
25h/week
€2,251.99 per month
remote, in europe
10 months contract
Start march 2026
Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) is looking for an Advocacy Manager to lead and coordinate its advocacy efforts across Europe from March 2026 onwards.
To strengthen the quality, coherence, and impact of its advocacy work, YEE relies on the role of the Advocacy Manager, who coordinates and steers the organisation’s advocacy efforts across projects, policy processes, and thematic priorities. The Advocacy Manager ensures that YEE’s positions and actions are values-aligned, evidence-informed, and rooted in youth-led, intersectional approaches to environmental and climate justice.
Through this role, YEE strengthens coordination with member organisations, partners, and youth constituencies, and enhances the organisation’s engagement in European and international policy spaces to advocate for YEE’s values, such as youth inclusion in decision-making and ambitious environmental protection. The Advocacy Manager plays a key role in translating youth perspectives into concrete advocacy strategies, helping equip young people to meaningfully contribute to responses to the triple planetary crisis.
The Advocacy Manager mandate begins on 1 March 2026 and ends on 31 December 2026 (with possibility of renewal pending funding availability), with a 2-month provisional period. In preparation for the start of the mandate, the Advocacy Manager will be invited to a first onboarding meeting in late February 2026.
Objective of the Position
The Advocacy Manager is a central figure within YEE, working closely with the Advocacy Department, the Executive Board, and the Secretariat. Responsibilities include coordinating advocacy initiatives, supporting member organisations, and ensuring the implementation of strategic priorities.
The Advocacy Manager will collaborate with YEE team members, member organisations, and partners. Whenever support is requested for advocacy-related projects or events, the Advocacy Manager will lead coordination, assign responsibilities internally, and liaise with relevant staff or external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective execution.
Responsibilities
- ⚬ Coordinating the YEE Advocacy Department’s weekly tasks and long-term timelines
- ⚬ Work closely with the Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator to oversee the development of the Advocacy Working Group and Youth Scientific Advisory Board
- ⚬ Supporting strategic planning and implementation of YEE’s 2026–2030 advocacy priorities
- ⚬ Coordinating fundraising and reporting activities for advocacy-related projects
- ⚬ Following EU and international environmental policy developments on areas such as but not limited to biodiversity and climate and leading YEE-related advocacy actions
- ⚬ Supporting YEE’s representation in EU and international fora
- ⚬ Expanding and maintaining external partnerships
- ⚬ Supporting the development of member organisations’ advocacy capacities;
- ⚬ Supporting YEE’s representation in EU and international fora;
Candidates we are looking for
- Are deeply committed to environmental advocacy, youth empowerment and social justice
- Have previous experience in youth advocacy and policy engagement
- Are confident in professional and public communication settings
- Can think strategically and translate priorities into actionable plans
- Are highly organised and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Work well both independently and in a team, fostering collaboration across departments
- Show creativity and openness to innovative methods and approaches in advocacy (e.g., artivism)
- Maintain a strong understanding of European and international policy processes relevant to youth and environment
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in working with diverse youth and stakeholders
- Have the ability to analyse policy developments critically and advise on appropriate advocacy responses
Essential requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Are a resident in Europe, preferably already with an EU working permit.
- Are younger than 35 years of age by the end of the contract period.
- Be aligned with YEE's core values and mission.
Selection process
The call for a new Advocacy manager is open between 22 December 2025 and 5 January 2026. During this period, interested candidates are required to:
- ⚬ Prepare your CV (listing relevant education and professional qualifications)
- ⚬ Fill out the application form by 5 January 2026 at 23:59 CET
Shortlisting will begin after the deadline. Selected candidates will be invited for online interviews, to be held during the last week of January and the first week of February 2026, followed by an initial onboarding and induction session prior to starting on 1 March 2026.
Contract and remuneration
The Advocacy Manager will be offered a service contract and be remunerated according to YEE’s internal regulations, with a gross monthly amount of €2,251.99 for a total of 25h/week.
The Advocacy Manager must be able to issue invoices in compliance with their national legislation. Alternatively, candidates based in the Czech Republic may be offered a local employment contract, in line with Czech labour law.
Equal Opportunity
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who do not meet every point above. If you are passionate about environmental advocacy and youth engagement, are motivated to grow professionally, and align with YEE’s values, we welcome your application. We also value diversity and have a strong commitment to a diverse work environment. In cases of equal competence, we give preference to candidates who contribute to this diverse work environment.
Our mission
YEE aims to unite environmental youth non-profit organisations in Europe in order to enhance international cooperation, increase knowledge about the climate crisis, raise awareness of environmental problems and to strengthen participation of youth in environmental decision-making.
Financially supported by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Council of Europe.
