Civil Society Pros - NGO

Hi there! We’ve got a fresh batch of opportunities and events this week for civil society people, check them out. #CivilSocietyDigest: ➨ ZK/U – Center for Art and Urbanistics in Berlin has launched its open call for the Martin Roth-Initiative residency for artists at risk. This programme invites creative practitioners whose work engages with freedom and urban life to propose bold, conceptual and collaborative projects for a safe residency in Berlin. Selected tandems will receive studio space and support to develop their work over several months. Apply by February 4. More info here. ➨ European Students’ Union (ESU) is hiring a Communication Assistant (Intern) in Brussels. This six-month traineeship is ideal for someone passionate about student rights and inclusive education policy who wants hands-on experience in communications and campaign support within a multicultural advocacy organisation. The role includes managing social media, producing content, supporting newsletters and promoting ESU’s work. Deadline is January 25. Apply here. ➨ Trash Hero World is recruiting a Communications Officer to join its global zero waste movement team remotely. This role focuses on shaping public narratives, planning campaigns, managing social platforms, creating newsletters and engaging with media to amplify the organisation’s work toward a cleaner planet. Flexible work hours and a grassroots mission make this a compelling opportunity for communicators committed to environmental advocacy. No fixed deadline, apply here. ➨ EU DisinfoLab’s next annual conference #Disinfo2026 is set to take place October 6-8, 2026, in Vilnius Lithuania. This event brings together researchers, civil society practitioners and policy specialists to explore cutting-edge strategies for countering disinformation and reinforcing democratic information ecosystems. The call for proposals is now open so get involved early if you’d like to contribute. More details here. ➨ EDANA is hiring a Public Affairs Officer in Brussels. This role supports EU policy monitoring stakeholder engagement and advocacy work for a European industry association, making it a good fit for early-career public affairs professionals with experience in EU affairs and strong communication skills. Applications are open until January 25. Apply here.