The Education for Climate Coalition has officially launched its 2026 call for Youth Coordinators, inviting motivated young people to take on a leadership role within the Coalition’s Youth Group. This volunteer opportunity is designed for individuals passionate about sustainability, education, youth engagement, and community mobilisation. The call aims to strengthen youth-led participation across the platform by selecting up to six new Youth Coordinators who will help guide, energise, and support the Youth Group.

The application deadline is 30 June 2026.

About the Youth Coordinator Role

Youth Coordinators play a central role in shaping the Youth Group’s activities, engagement, and community culture. They serve as ambassadors of the Education for Climate Coalition, helping young members navigate the platform, participate in initiatives, and stay informed about ongoing opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of Youth Coordinators

Youth Coordinators will:

Welcome new members into the Youth Group and ensure they know where to find essential information, ongoing activities, and community resources.
Support the Secretariat by helping maintain community etiquette and encouraging positive peer-to-peer exchanges.
Keep members informed about key messages, outcomes, follow-up actions, and updates related to meetings, challenges, discussions, and upcoming events.
Participate in community events, including cafés and leadership meetings, on a rotational basis.

Main Youth Coordinator Responsibilities

One selected coordinator will serve as the Main Youth Coordinator, taking on additional leadership duties to support coordination between the Secretariat and the Youth Group. Their responsibilities include:

Ensuring participation of at least one Youth Coordinator in community events whenever possible.
Engaging the Youth Group in relevant activities such as:
- Promoting the Youth Climate LAB
- Organising internal Youth Group meetings
- Leading short activities related to sustainability education

More information about the role can be found here: https://education-for-climate.ec.europa.eu/community/book-page/youth-coordinators

What the Coalition Is Looking For

The Education for Climate Community aims to build a diverse, dynamic team of Youth Coordinators. Selection will be based on:

1. Proficiency in English

As the main language used in community events and Youth Group interactions.

2. Professional Role

A balanced mix of:

Students
Young professionals
Individuals from diverse institutions and educational backgrounds

3. Age Requirement

Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.

4. Expertise & Social Media Presence

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Their engagement in sustainability and education initiatives
Their links to educational institutions
Their online presence and ability to mobilise youth

5. Membership Requirement

Applicants must already be members of the Education for Climate platform.

6. Motivation & Proposed Activity

Applicants must demonstrate:

Strong motivation for the role
Interest in community mobilisation
Experience in organising events or facilitating discussions
A proposed activity aligned with the Coalition’s focus areas

Benefits for Selected Youth Coordinators

Youth Coordinators will receive:

A sharable annual certificate recognising their engagement.
Spotlight features in Bulletin Boards and Newsletters.
Opportunities to serve as speakers or moderators at events, including Education for Climate Day.
Potential invitation to an in-person meeting in Brussels organised by the Secretariat.

The Main Youth Coordinator will receive additional recognition and responsibilities.