Apply by Sunday 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. Use the application form for this exact Rethink Plastic Alliance role on Zero Waste Europe’s official careers page. Applications by email are not ordinarily accepted.
Zero Waste Europe hosts the European Break Free From Plastic coordination team and is the Belgium-based employment host for this temporary Rethink Plastic Alliance (RPA) position. The coordinator leads the development, implementation and evaluation of RPA communications, working with Alliance members and the RPA Policy Coordinator. This is a distinct opening from the Communications Officer maternity cover.
Responsibilities
- Develop and evaluate RPA communication plans and campaigns; coordinate publications, press releases, journalists, events and the quarterly newsletter.
- Run RPA’s website, social channels, online community and shared communication tools; coordinate member messaging and meetings.
- Align RPA advocacy communications with the wider Break Free From Plastic Europe and global movement; create social media toolkits.
- Oversee communications contractors and the annual and campaign budgets; contribute to team planning, funding proposals and reports.
Experience and skills
Substantial communications experience, ideally in campaigns, advocacy, coalitions or a nonprofit; strong English writing and editing; experience with press, newsletters, websites, social media, journalists, partner groups and contractors. EU policy and environmental advocacy experience are useful.
Terms
Full-time temporary role, 38 hours a week, based in Belgium. A valid permit to work in Belgium is required. Initial fixed-term contract of six months, with possible three-month extensions for up to 15 months. Expected start January 2027. Gross starting salary €3,772 per month, plus benefits described in the official job ad. Occasional travel and flexibility may be required.
Application
Submit your basic information and a single PDF containing your CV with two references and motivation letter through the official role-specific form. The full employer description, including all responsibilities, eligibility, benefits and interview dates, is in the official six-page job ad.
