Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) is looking for a Climate Campaign Volunteer as part of our campaigns team. This is a European Solidarity Corp (ERASMUS+/ESC) volunteering for up to 1 year (positions of 6-11 months available), ideally starting from March/April 2025 till February 2026, although this can be negotiable. You will be working in collaboration with the FoE Malta team and will be line managed by the Head of Campaigns and Director. Travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed as part of the ESC programme.
One of Friends of the Earth Malta’s biggest campaigns, together with Food, Agriculture and Biodiversity, is the Climate, Mobility & Energy campaign. The FoEM Climate campaign encompasses various projects and campaigns, on the topics of climate justice, energy and mobility, which require support with their campaigning, communications and events organising. The volunteer will be involved in the FoEM Climate Campaign team and will be able to grow their interest and expertise in the field. FoEM will offer the volunteer a unique opportunity to carry on an innovative set of tasks, allowing the volunteer to share their creativity and experience.
Duties include:
You will be responsible for achieving the goals set for the duration of up to 1 year as part of our team, together with other staff members and volunteers. Due to the nature of our office environment, being dynamic and having a diverse set of skills is essential. Duties will include:
- Support with the implementation of the Climate Campaign Strategy and the projects falling under this campaign.
- Support with policy analysis, research and advocacy work as part of the Climate Campaign, on topics related to climate justice, energy and mobility.
- Support in the development of effective communication campaigns through social and traditional media for the Climate Campaign.
- Assisting in writing press releases and statements and in generating coverage across traditional and new media for FoE Malta’s work.
- Preparing and distributing info materials at stalls, fairs, events and in other public activities to inform the general public about environmental issues in Malta and encouraging them to contribute as volunteers or supporters.
- Support with the organising and coordinating of events and keeping an accurate record for statistical and evaluation purposes.
- Support with general tasks related to the day-to-day running of the organisation that can be of interest of the volunteer.
Desirable Qualities & Skills:
- Organisational skills to develop campaign plans and timelines and communication and dissemination plans.
- Strong interest in environment and sustainability topics.
- Ability to work in collaborative decision-making processes and have excellent people and communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills
- Policy understanding and report writing skills
- Activity planning and management skills
- Understanding of climate, renewable energies and sustainable mobility.
Qualifications:
The candidate should have at least a degree level of education. Knowledge of EU affairs and experience with EU projects will be considered an asset.
The ideal candidate should:
- Aged 18-30 (ESC requirement)
- A citizen of one of the partner or programme countries
- Strong interest in environment and sustainability topics
- Ability to work in collaborative decision-making processes and have excellent people and communication skills.
- Affinity with the vision and values of Friends of the Earth Malta.
The European Solidarity Corps programme will provide you:
- Accommodation in a shared flat close to our offices in Floriana
- Coverage of all living costs such as electricity, water, gas, and internet
- Reimbursement of the flight and other transport to/from Malta, up to a certain limit
- Monthly allowance
- Private Henner insurance
- In case of disabilities, funding is available for support (e.g. interpreters)
Send your application by filling in the online application form by 13th March 2025. Eligible candidates will be invited to an interview (either in person or online) the following week. Friends of the Earth’s recruitment and selection procedure is firmly based on equal opportunities best practices.