Are you passionate about climate justice, skilled in digital communications, and ready to support the renewable energy transition? The Climate Action Network (CAN) International Secretariat is hiring a Renewable Energy Digital Communications Officer to support two of its flagship initiatives – the Platform of Action and Big Shift Global.
🕒 Deadline to apply: April 28th, 2025 (12 PM UTC)
📍 Location: Remote (Open to international applicants)
📑 Contract Type: 1-year (extension subject to performance & funding)
💰 Salary Range: €32,000–€35,000 annually (all inclusive)
🌐 About CAN International
With over 1,900 member organizations across 130+ countries, CAN is one of the world’s largest civil society networks working for climate justice. CAN’s work is grounded in equity, decoloniality, inclusion, and solidarity — and we believe systems-level transformation is essential to tackling the climate crisis.
💼 Role Overview
As Renewable Energy Digital Communications Officer, you’ll drive digital campaigns and storytelling across two major initiatives:
- ⚡ Platform of Action: Accelerating renewable energy to stay under 1.5°C
- 💸 Big Shift Global: Shifting public finance away from fossil fuels toward clean energy access
You’ll work within CAN’s international communications team to create content, lead digital strategies, build media relations, and support coalition coordination.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Co-develop & implement digital communications strategies
- Create content that highlights renewable energy success stories from the Global South
- Develop campaign messaging & coordinate editorial calendars
- Manage journalist outreach and media relations
- Monitor digital engagement and report on campaign metrics
- Support media work at major global events
- Collaborate with campaigners, partners, and designers
- Assist in redesigning CAN-I’s website and digital presence
- Handle digital fundraising and communication tools like Mailchimp & WordPress
🧰 Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years in digital media, communications, or journalism
- Strong writing and content creation skills
- Experience explaining technical topics in accessible language
- Proficiency with social media, Canva/Adobe tools, and analytics
- Familiarity with climate, energy, or development issues is a plus
- Remote team collaboration and cultural sensitivity
- Excellent organization, independence, and time management
🌍 Travel & Language
- Up to 20% international travel may be required
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required; additional languages are a bonus
✉️ How to Apply
📩 Email a 1-page cover letter and a 2-page CV to:
To: can-jobs@climatenetwork.org
CC: digital@climatenetwork.org
Subject: CAN Renewable Energy Digital Communications Officer
📅 Application deadline: April 28th, 2025, 12 PM UTC
🛑 No calls or follow-up emails, please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Diversity & Inclusion
CAN is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds — regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, identity, age, ability, religion, or nationality — to apply.
