Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) Communications Manager Job 2026 – Remote Environmental Communications Role in Europe (€3,603/Month)

Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications Manager, a strategic and creative leadership role designed to strengthen the visibility, coherence, and impact of Europe’s largest independent network of environmental youth organisations. This is a remote, full-time role (40 hours per week) open to candidates based in Europe, with a nine-month contract starting in April 2026 and a gross monthly remuneration of €3,603.19.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced communications professionals passionate about climate justice, youth participation, and international environmental cooperation who want to shape how a major youth-led organisation communicates across Europe.

About Youth and Environment Europe (YEE)

Youth and Environment Europe is a youth-led umbrella organisation representing environmental youth groups across Europe. YEE works to amplify young people’s voices in environmental decision-making, promote climate justice, and strengthen cross-border cooperation. Its work spans advocacy, policy engagement, capacity building, and grassroots mobilisation at European and international levels.

Communications Manager Role Overview

The Communications Manager plays a central coordinating role within YEE, ensuring that the organisation’s messaging, digital presence, and storytelling reflect its intersectional, youth-led, and values-driven approach.

The role blends strategic communications planning with hands-on content creation, while acting as a bridge between the Communications Team, the Secretariat, the Executive Board, volunteers, and external partners. The Communications Manager also supports project teams that do not have dedicated communications capacity, ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy, Planning, and Reporting

Develop and implement communications workplans and internal guidelines
Support delivery of YEE’s 2026–2030 strategic priorities
Coordinate communications inputs for fundraising and donor reporting
Produce quarterly communications reports
Provide data, visuals, and narratives for project reports

2. Content Creation and Website Management

Create engaging social media content and digital designs for publications
Update and manage the YEE website and overall digital presence
Produce and edit the bi-monthly public newsletter
Administer digital tools including WordPress, Canva, and Mailchimp

3. Internal Coordination

Manage weekly tasks and long-term planning within the Communications Department
Participate in internal coordination meetings
Work closely with the Membership Coordinator and project teams
Provide communications support across organisational activities

4. External Relations and Networking

Participate in external communications and advocacy networks
Represent YEE in meetings with partners and potential collaborators
Support relationship-building with allied organisations and initiatives

Candidate Profile

YEE is seeking candidates who are aligned with its mission and values, and who bring both strategic thinking and creative execution to communications work. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a small, collaborative, international team and is proactive in proposing innovative communication approaches.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Residency in Europe (EU work permit preferred)
Under 35 years old by the end of the contract period
At least two years of professional experience in a communications-related role
Strong understanding of environmental issues and EU policy contexts
Experience managing websites and digital communication tools

Contract Details and Remuneration

Contract type: Service contract (local employment contract possible in the Czech Republic)
Working time: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Duration: 9 months, starting April 2026
Monthly remuneration: €3,603.19 gross
Probation period: Two months
Renewal: Possible, subject to funding availability

Applicants must be able to issue invoices in line with national legislation.

Selection Process

To apply, candidates must submit:

A CV detailing education, professional, and voluntary experience
A portfolio of previous communications work
A completed application form

Application deadline: 15 February 2026 at 23:59 CET
Late applications will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to online interviews in mid-to-late March 2026 and will complete a short written task (approximately one hour). YEE strongly discourages the use of AI tools during the application process and values originality and personal reflection.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Youth and Environment Europe is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants who do not meet every requirement but are passionate about environmental justice and youth engagement are encouraged to apply. YEE strives to create a supportive and inclusive working environment for people of all backgrounds.

How to Apply

Applications can be accessed through the official YEE application platform.

This YEE Communications Manager job 2026 offers a meaningful opportunity to lead environmental communications at a European level while working remotely in a youth-driven, values-based organisation.