Young European Leadership (YEL) is thrilled to announce the launch of a major expansion plan and an open call for new officers across all five of its core departments: Communications, Delegations, Finance, Community Building, and Operations. As we continue to grow and strengthen our presence as a leading youth-led organization in Europe, we are looking for committed and passionate individuals ready to take on leadership roles and contribute to empowering young voices in international policymaking spaces.

Applications for all roles will open on May 12, 2025, and close on June 30, 2025, with a rolling acceptance and incorporation cycle. This recruitment cycle offers a unique opportunity to shape the work of YEL from within, supporting our efforts to prepare youth delegations for high-level summits such as the G7, G20, and COP, while also building stronger internal systems, communications strategies, and community engagement. We are looking for young talent from across the EU, EEA, Western Balkans, Switzerland, and the UK to join our organization and help contribute to the outstanding work that we do to empower youth across the continent. Should you be interested in applying please read the description of each department before and apply here. 

Communications Department

We are seeking to onboard 2 to 3 new officers who can contribute to the organization’s outreach and public image. This team plays a crucial role in shaping YEL’s messaging, managing digital content, and ensuring our activities reach a wide and diverse audience across Europe and beyond. You will be tasked with helping to design and develop content for social media, host webinars, and manage our website. The work of this department is also crucial in ensuring that youth are engaged and informed about the work that is being done at YEL. Previous experience with social media is highly desired. 

Delegations Department

We are seeing to onboard 2 to 3 officers. Ideal candidates for this team will have strong organizational and time management skills, an ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external partners, and a demonstrated passion for youth participation in international affairs. Given the nature of the delegation cycle, flexibility and adaptability are key qualities for success in this department. This department is responsible for the recruitment and training of delegates for our Youth 7, Youth 20, UNFCCC, and CSW delegations, ensuring that we represent people and views from across Europe. 

Finance Department

We are looking to bring in 4 to 5 new team members into the Finance Department. Candidates must be team players who are eager to work on securing financing opportunities for YEL, notably with private foundations, Erasmus+, and Council of Europe. A background in finance, economics, or accounting is desirable, as is experience with grant writing and fluency in at least one EU language beyond English. The work done by this department is highly technical so detail oriented applicants are sought after. 

Community Building Department

This department is recruiting 5 to 6 officers who are passionate about fostering a vibrant and connected network of young leaders across Europe. This team works to create inclusive spaces for collaboration, mutual learning, and member engagement, helping to cultivate the sense of belonging that defines YEL’s community. The role of this department is to establish partnerships with universities across Europe as a means to help in the dissemination process for Y7/Y20 Communiques, as well as a way to recruit top talent for our delegations. This department is also responsible for managing the alumni network, ensuring that YEL remains in contact with past members and delegates. 

Operations Department

This department is also welcoming 3 to 4 new officers. This team ensures the smooth functioning of internal systems and supports the logistical backbone of the organization. It’s ideal for those with a knack for planning, coordination, and ensuring that all moving parts within YEL are aligned and running efficiently. The department is tasked with managing all of the logistics for YEL summits as well as maintaining partnerships with all organizations with which YEL has MOUs and with which we work. This ensures that we have a team of specialized members guaranteeing our external collaborations. 

Joining YEL as an officer means being part of a high-impact, international team dedicated to ensuring that youth voices are heard in global decision-making processes. It offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, international collaboration, and direct involvement in shaping youth diplomacy at the highest levels. We invite all interested in volunteering with our organization to apply as soon as possible to ensure that we have time to analyze and consider your profile. Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions please reach out to us at: contact@younglead.eu