Agroecology Europe seeks communicator to bridge research and political practice
The Brussels-based network — 200 members spanning farmers, academics, and activists — is hiring a communications officer to strengthen its work placing agroecological transition on Europe's governance agenda.
Agroecology Europe, a decade-old association working to shift European food systems toward ecological principles, is searching for a communication and press officer to join its Brussels office. The role reflects a practical challenge facing many governance-oriented networks: how to translate technical knowledge and grassroots practice into policy influence.
The position — 80% time, minimum nine months with extension possible — requires someone who can manage social media, design graphics, organize events, and write for both specialist and public audiences. The job description emphasizes autonomy and strategic thinking, suggesting the role is less about executing a fixed plan and more about building communication infrastructure for a distributed movement.
What’s notable is the organization’s composition: around 200 members including farmers, PhD students, NGOs, and activists. This cross-sectoral membership model treats expertise as something that lives in soil and seminar rooms alike — a governance approach that resists the usual hierarchies between knowledge producers and practitioners. Applications close March 15, with interviews planned for late March and an April start date.
The salary wasn’t disclosed, and the role requires Belgian work authorization — practical constraints that shape who can participate in these Brussels-based efforts to influence European agricultural policy, even when the work itself concerns planetary-scale food system transformation.