Work with us

Work with us

We’re looking for committed, enthusiastic professionals to join our team. If you think you have what it takes, then we’d love to hear from you! Selection is based on merit, skills, relevant experience, qualifications, culture fit, and alignment to our values. See below for current vacancies.

Beyond fossil fuels

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Operations Manager (permanent contract)
Europe Beyond Coal is a joint effort by over 60 non-governmental organisations aiming at a coal exit by 2030, and at a power sector that is fully powered by renewable energy by 2035 in Europe. We devote our efforts to this independent campaign because we are committed to seeing a European energy system that protects people, nature and our global climate.
The campaign is supported by a 20-person secretariat with an office in Berlin, though most of the employees work from different European locations. This position will be responsible for the EBC secretariat’s book-keeping, finances and German payroll. It can be done remotely from any European location, or based in the team’s Berlin office.
Skills & Experience

 

Required

 

  • Fluent in English and German
  • Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
  • At least three years experience in book-keeping and financial management
  • Good understanding of civil society organisations and the non-profit sector
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to engage and connect with broad range of people and work as part of a multi-cultural team
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Commitment to a healthy, environmentally-friendly and fair society.

 

Desirable

 

  • Knowledge of double-entry accounting software
  • Understanding of energy and climate campaigning.

 

To apply
Please send a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English to Mahi Sideridou (ebcjobs  AT beyond-coal.eu) putting ‘Operations Manager’ on the subject line. Please note that due to a large number of applications, we only reply to candidates who have been short-listed for an interview. We will be organising interviews on a rolling basis.
Campaign Coordinator, remote job, based in Europe (EU, Western Balkans, Turkey)

Remote job, based in Europe (EU, Western Balkans, Turkey), under a staff or consultant contract

Europe Beyond Coal (EBC) is a joint effort by over 60 non-governmental organisations aiming at a coal exit by 2030, and at a power sector that is fully powered by renewable energy by 2035 in Europe. We devote our time and resources to this independent campaign because we are committed to seeing a European energy system that protects people, nature and our global climate.

The campaign is supported by a 20-person secretariat with an office in Berlin, though most of the employees work remotely from different European locations.

The role of the Campaign Coordinator is to support the Campaign Director and campaign team with its strategic operations. This includes coordinating and overseeing internal EBC coalition strategy processes, responding to the needs of NGO partners, assisting the Campaign Director and taking the lead in organising and delivering selected campaign projects.

 

Skills & Experience

 

Required

  • Fluent in English and at least one more European language
  • Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Organised and efficient, capable of managing multiple projects with competing priorities to the highest standards in a timely manner
  • Proactive self-starter requiring minimal supervision, but also works well in a team
  • Problem-solver
  • At least five years experience in project-management
  • At least two years experience in working independently
  • Good understanding of civil society organisations and the non-profit sector
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to engage and connect with broad range of people in a multi-cultural team
  • Commitment to a healthy, environmentally-friendly and fair society
  • Digitally savvy
  • Experience with energy and climate campaigning.

 

To apply:
Please send a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English to Emilia Ochoa (ebcjobs AT beyond-coal.eu) by end of the day on Sunday 20 March, putting ‘Campaign Coordinator’ on the subject line. Please note that due to a large number of applications, we only reply to candidates who have been short-listed for an interview.

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Europe Beyond Coal is a joint effort by over 60 non-governmental organisations aiming at a coal exit by 2030, and at a power sector that is fully powered by renewable energy by 2035 in Europe. We devote our efforts to this independent campaign because we are committed to seeing a European energy system that protects people, nature and our global climate.
The campaign is supported by a 20-person secretariat with an office in Berlin, though most of the employees work from different European locations. This position will be responsible for the EBC secretariat’s book-keeping, finances and German payroll. It can be done remotely from any European location, or based in the team’s Berlin office.
Skills & Experience

 

Required

 

  • Fluent in English and German
  • Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
  • At least three years experience in book-keeping and financial management
  • Good understanding of civil society organisations and the non-profit sector
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to engage and connect with broad range of people and work as part of a multi-cultural team
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Commitment to a healthy, environmentally-friendly and fair society.

 

Desirable

 

  • Knowledge of double-entry accounting software
  • Understanding of energy and climate campaigning.

 

To apply
Please send a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English to Mahi Sideridou (ebcjobs  AT beyond-coal.eu) putting ‘Operations Manager’ on the subject line. Please note that due to a large number of applications, we only reply to candidates who have been short-listed for an interview. We will be organising interviews on a rolling basis.
Working Student People & Culture

Working Student, Part-time · Germany (Berlin)

Who we are

Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF) is an alliance of civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based power system that protects our climate and people. This campaign is supported by a BFF secretariat, with staff spread across Europe.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a proactive and motivated Working Student to join our People & Culture team.

As a Working Student in People & Culture, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR operations, assisting with recruitment, employee engagement, and administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a small and collaborative organisation, working closely with senior team members.

  • Application deadline: 27 April 2025
  • Preferable start date: June 2025
  • Employment type: Part-time, student staff contract
  • Locations we hire in: Berlin, Germany.

Please note that we do not have the resources to relocate candidates to Europe from outside the continent.

 
 
Your responsibilities
  • Recruitment Support: Assist with job postings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with candidates.
  • Employee Onboarding: Support the onboarding process, including preparing onboarding materials, setting up employee accounts, updating organisational chart and helping new team members settle in.
  • HR Administration: Help maintain employee records, manage documents and data in Personio.
  • Employee Engagement: Assist the Senior People & Culture Manager in organising team-building activities.
  • General Support: Provide administrative support to the Operations team as needed, including data entry, research, and creating reports.
 
 
Your profile

Required skills & experience

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in People & Culture, HR operations, and climate action.
  • Confident using Google Workspace.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in German is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Personio experience is a plus).

Desirable skills & experience

  • Prior work experience in HR or a related field.
  • Good understanding of HR processes and practices.
  • Knowledge of German employment law and HR best practices is a plus.
 
 
Why us?
  • A collaborative, international, and inclusive team environment.
  • Competitive compensation packages tailored to each region.
  • Flexible work policy that allows you to work when and where you’re most productive, while balancing your studies with work.
  • Hands-on experience in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.
  • Team building through annual retreats to strengthen connections across the team.
  • A culture of growth with regular performance reviews and constructive feedback.
  • Commuting benefits: We cover commuting costs within Berlin to make your workday easier.
  • At Beyond Fossil Fuels, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to our success, and we are committed to fostering a culture that reflects these values.

If this opportunity sounds exciting to you, please apply via our online application form with a short CV and a one-page cover letter in English until 27 April 2025.

 
 
 
 
About us
We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based energy system that protects people, nature, and our planet. As an independent campaign, we are driven by a fierce dedication to ending our reliance on coal by 2030 and fossil gas by 2035 with a focus on the power sector. With your help, we can create a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable future for all.

 

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