Strategic Communications Digital Associate for Poland

European Climate Foundation Warszawa Poland Strategic Communications
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Company Description

About the European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation (ECF) was founded in 2008 as a major philanthropic initiative to help tackle climate change by fostering the development of a low-carbon society at the national, European and global level.

We support over 1,000 partner organisations to carry out activities that contribute to the public debate on climate action, drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero emissions economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.

The ECF is brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. The foundation works through several sectoral, cross-cutting and regional initiatives and collaborates with a wide network of partners to advance progress towards this shared goal. The ECF team is a highly dynamic group of individuals, combining ambition and passion with a rigorous, results-oriented and analytic approach to the work. The ECF’s culture is one of intensity, enthusiasm and mutual support.

Position

About the role

We are looking for a strongly motivated, self-starting and highly collaborative professional to support the ECF’s Strategic Communications activities in Poland with a strong focus on digital communications, but not exclusively.

The role will involve advising on digital communications strategies and tools, offering digital support to ECF teams and partners, and managing digital communications projects – while also supporting other, non-digital communications activities such as media work, organising events and supporting parter organisations. This position requires a solid background in digital marketing or campaigning, a great team spirit, the ability to stay focused under pressure and a sincere motivation to help tackle climate change.

The Team

The role is part of the ECF Strategic Communications team, which works across different locations in Europe. Its mission is to provide expertise in communications on climate change and to play an active role in creating political, media and public endorsement for climate action at national and international levels. The team delivers strategic advice and support to ECF teams and partners, and is part of a global network of communications experts to enhance the public debate on climate change, its impacts and solutions.  

The ECF Strategic Communications desk in Poland is located mainly in Warsaw and works very closely with the ECF Poland Program team. Together we are a close-knit group of highly motivated people. Joining this team requires being involved, sharing knowledge and collaborating well. It also means working with other teams in different locations which involves being open to different work styles and changing priorities.

If you are passionate about this, please apply!

Key responsibilities

  • Contributing to the development of climate communications strategies with an emphasis on digital communications, to shift public debates about climate action with a focus on Poland’s political developments and fast-evolving energy markets;

  • Collaborating with ECF teams and partners to turn strategy into workable digital campaigns and deliver materials, stories, voices, and messaging around key moments, with room for experimenting innovative digital communication tools & approaches;

  • Managing the development and implementation of digital communications projects;

  • Advising and supporting ECF partners on their digital communications work (social media, email, online mobilizations) and overseeing the implementation of long-term digital engagement projects with them, including audience targeting and message testing;

  • Building and maintaining trusted relationships with key ECF stakeholders (partners, journalists, experts…);

  • Monitoring the news, public debates, and trends with a focus on digital platforms;

  • Developing and running processes for monitoring and evaluating digital communications activities and providing KPIs analysis to help the team improve its work;

  • Contributing to non-digital work in Poland (such as developing a media contacts database, drafting communications materials, organising events, monitoring and reporting on media coverage, supporting projects’ coordination and grant-making processes);

  • Other ad-hoc research work and (limited) financial and administrative tasks.

Requirements

Experiences and competences

  • At least 4 years of experience in communications, public-relations or marketing – including a strong experience of digital communications;

  • Excellent command of Polish, fluent English;

  • Top notch in latest digital communication tools and social media platforms;

  • Deep understanding of communication issues related to climate and energy;

  • Great understanding of Poland’s political landscape;

  • A portfolio of media, NGOs, and experts contacts – or the ability to build new relationships in these circles;

  • Excellent writing skills, ability to customize narratives to varying readers & stakeholders;

  • Ability to work flexibly, easily adapting to ever-changing circumstances;

  • Self-starting with a high drive yet knowing when to call it a day;

  • Team player, engaged in collaborating with others and sharing knowledge;

  • Well organised and structured;

  • Self-aware and easy to work with;

  • Conscious of others with strong empathy & genuine care;

  • A commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach to climate and energy issues.

Other information

Location

Poland, Warsaw preferred – but remote work in Poland is possible for the right candidate. Please note you will still need to attend in-person meetings in Warsaw if you would work remotely.

Only candidates with the right to work in Poland will be considered.

Start date

As soon as possible

What we offer

  • The unique opportunity to work in a dynamic team with passion to make a difference

  • The ability to make a strong impact with freedom to achieve real results

  • A flexible and international workplace in a fast-growing organization

  • An initial full-time employment contract for 1 year, with options for renewal.

How to apply

Apply in English by sending your CV and a cover letter.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.

Applications from people returning from periods of parental leave as well as those who need to work flexibly are also welcome.


Closing date for applications: 10 October 2022.