National and Local Coordinator, Spain

Location: Madrid, Spain

Application deadline: 27 March 2026

OVERVIEW

Are you interested in campaigning with us to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport in cities across Europe? We are looking to hire an experienced campaigner to lead on coordinating and further developing our strong network of environmental, health and grassroots organisations dedicated to making Spain cleaner, quieter and more liveable by championing shared, active and electric mobility.

The Coordinator will mobilise usual and unusual groups/allies on the ground in Spain and will play a crucial role in the planning and implementation of the campaign on the ground and will act as the link to the European core team.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Clean Cities Coordinator develops, implements and leads the strategy for Clean Cities’ work in Spain. She/He/They will contribute to the overarching campaign goal of getting European cities to phase-out the internal combustion engine by the 2030s. The Coordinator is responsible for working collaboratively with local groups to help realise the vision for the project and to deliver on the campaign’s objectives.

The Coordinator will also amplify and curate a vibrant community and help organisations and citizens to remain aligned in their activities and messaging. The Coordinator will actively contribute to the strategic development of the campaign and will be leading the detailed planning of outputs.

YOUR TASKS WILL INCLUDE

Working with colleagues in the Clean Cities Core Team and T&E, as well as partners, allies and consultants to deliver on the campaign’s objectives.
Becoming fluent in and helping to develop strategies and tactics for the campaign and develop an approach for advancing these in Spain.
Making use of a variety of tactics and tools to build public support, political pressure and momentum for change in line with the campaign’s objectives.
Strengthening the existing Clean Cities coalition in Spain by fostering key relationships with relevant policymakers, other charities, unusual partners (e.g. parents associations) and other allies at a city level.
Acting as the first point of contact in Spain for Clean Cities and making sure the organisations in the coalition all deliver in accordance with agreements and they play to their strengths.
Communicating skillfully with government officials, elected officials and other policymakers and their staff – at the city and national levels – to support the campaign.
Serving as campaign spokesperson in Spain and representing Clean Cities at meetings, conferences, and events.
Contributing to and/or producing a variety of external communication materials, including blogs, articles, speeches, and social media posts, in close collaboration with communications staff and leadership.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 4-5 years experience in project coordination and/or environmental advocacy. You have an enthusiasm and passion for campaigning and for sustainable mobility, and ability to infect others with it.
A proven ability to cultivate contacts and build lasting alliances leading to tangible results. Great networking skills are a must.
Passion for working with a small, international and multicultural team.
Self-awareness, confidence and creativity with a willingness to try new things and innovate while maintaining our core work.
Committed to the values of equity, authentic communication and collaboration.
You know the political and NGO/grassroots landscape in Spain and are well aware of the most relevant challenges and potential solutions in Spain.
You are a native speaker in Spanish and comfortable working in English.
You are an excellent communicator.
You are a team player and have leadership skills.
You are knowledgeable in dealing with group dynamics.
You are flexible and ready to work in the evening when necessary (ex. meetings with grassroots movements).
You are willing to travel for work purposes.

ABOUT US

Clean Cities, hosted by Transport & Environment, is a European coalition of over 140 grassroots and civil society organisations aiming to hasten the phase out of the internal combustion engine in European cities, while championing active, shared and electric mobility for a more liveable and sustainable urban future. The vision of the coalition is to create zero emission urban mobility systems by the 2030s.

We are committed to the professional development of our colleagues and invest in training from your first day with the organisation. Our people work across Europe: colleagues in Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, the UK and beyond collaborate with our partner organisations to achieve our mission.

APPLICATION

This is a full time or 0.8 FTE position. A flexible working schedule can be discussed. The location of the position is flexible within Spain, but ideally should be based in Madrid.

To apply, please complete the application form clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria. The closing date for applications is midnight CET on 27 March.

T&E/Clean Cities Campaign anticipates a high number of applications and only shortlisted candidates for the first round of interviews will be contacted. T&E is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity in applications for this position.