**Reports to:** Head of Campaigns
**Location:** Brussels, Belgium / Madrid, Spain / Copenhagen, Denmark
**Duration:** Full-time, permanent
**Salary:** €30,000–€40,000 annually
Oceana is seeking a passionate and motivated Campaign Assistant to support Oceana’s campaign team in Europe and contribute to our mission of protecting and restoring the world’s ocean. The position can be based in Oceana’s offices in Brussels (Belgium), Madrid (Spain), or Copenhagen (Denmark).
The Campaign Assistant will provide operational, analytical, and coordination support to Oceana’s campaigns in Europe, helping to ensure effective planning, smooth information flow, and the timely implementation of campaign activities.
Reporting to Oceana’s Head of Campaigns, the role will support Campaign Directors and cross-functional teams by preparing briefings, coordinating inputs, assisting with research and communications, managing administrative tasks, and helping organise stakeholder engagement activities. Limited travel within Europe is required.
## Responsibilities
– Support the coordination and implementation of campaign activities, including planning, preparation of materials, and follow-up, ensuring alignment and smooth information flow across teams.
– Assist the Head of Campaigns in tracking milestones, deadlines, and key developments relevant to campaign priorities.
– Conduct desk research and contribute to the preparation of briefings, background materials, and policy-related summaries on key topics such as fisheries and marine protection.
– Support the development and coordination of communication materials in collaboration with the Communications team, and monitor relevant news, policy developments, and social media trends.
– Assist in organising and supporting events, meetings, and advocacy activities, including preparation and documentation of outcomes.
– Provide administrative and organisational support, including scheduling, document management, and maintaining accurate and accessible records.
## Education and work experience
– Degree in environmental studies, political science, international relations, marine science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
– Early career experience or relevant internships in EU campaigns, advocacy, policy, research, communications, or related work experience, providing organisational and administrative support, including coordination of activities, tracking deadlines, and managing information.
– Experience in research, writing and preparation of briefing or background materials under guidance.
## Skills and knowledge
– Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
– Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting senior colleagues across functions.
– Oral and written proficiency in English is a must; fluency in other European languages, such as French or Spanish, is an advantage.
– Ability to work with a good level of autonomy, while knowing when to seek guidance and support.
– Proactive and eager to learn, with a positive attitude towards taking on new tasks and responsibilities.
– Willingness to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced campaign environment.
– Strong sense of responsibility and respect for internal rules, procedures, and organisational standards.
– Cultural sensitivity and experience working in international or multicultural environments.
Oceana’s offices operate on a hybrid schedule, and staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Actual salary offer will depend on the candidate’s exact work location, qualifications, relevant experience, and internal pay equity relative to current employees in similar roles.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt; early submission is encouraged. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please submit your application by **26 June 2026**.
