We are looking for a Public Affairs Manager to join us at our Berlin office (hybrid) or remotely in Brussels - these two locations work best for the position's needs. We are growing and need support in our mission to build a more sustainable and sovereign digital ecosystem in Europe.

As a Public Affairs Manager at Ecosia, you will help shape the political and regulatory environment around search, digital markets, competition, AI, European digital sovereignty, and sustainability. Day-to-day, you will engage with policymakers, regulators, industry associations, civil society organizations, and strategic partners. You will monitor legislative and regulatory developments, develop policy positions, represent Ecosia in external forums, and help build coalitions that can support meaningful change. Part-time is possible.

Do you want to help advance Europe’s digital landscape while supporting a product used by millions of people every day? Join us.

Your chance to contribute meaningfully

Develop and advocate for Ecosia’s policy positions on digital markets, competition, AI, platform regulation, European digital sovereignty, sustainability, and related topics.
Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, NGOs, and other stakeholders at the European, national, and international level.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their implications for Ecosia’s business and mission.
Draft policy papers, consultation responses, briefing materials, speeches, and stakeholder communications.
Represent Ecosia at conferences, workshops, public hearings, and meetings with policymakers and regulators.
Coordinate internal policy projects across teams, ensuring alignment between public affairs, communications, legal, product, and business priorities.
Back coalition-building initiatives with partners committed to a more open, sustainable, and democratic digital ecosystem.

Your areas of knowledge and proficiency

You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in public affairs, public policy, government relations, competition policy, digital policy, or a related field.
You have a solid understanding of policies in the area of European competition policy, the Digital Markets Act, digital platform regulation, or AI policy.
You can communicate clearly and persuasively in written and spoken English and preferably also in German.

Process

Call with our Talent Partner (⏱️ 20–30')

Meeting the Hiring Manager and key stakeholders (⏱️ 45–60')

Final conversations with the leadership team (⏱️ 45–60')

Why Ecosia?

What if your job made a real difference in the climate crisis? Join Ecosia and help plant millions of trees where people and ecosystems need them most.

We are a diverse team, committed to equality, equity, and inclusion, with members from various backgrounds: sexual orientations, genders, ages, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical and mental disabilities, family structures, and religions.
We offer you the opportunity to balance work with other parts of your life: flexible working hours, 30 vacation days per year (based on a five-day workweek), designated Focus Times, and remote work options. (Note: Not applicable to freelance contracts; different labor laws may apply in other countries.)
Our green benefits program - including subsidized public transport cards and bike inspection services - supports your sustainable living choices in Berlin. (Availability may vary by location; not applicable to freelance contracts.)
We support your professional growth through learning times, hack days, online and physical libraries, and continuous feedback. (Not applicable to freelance contracts.)

Q&A

How many people work at Ecosia?

About 100! Our departments include Engineering, Product, Marketing, Trees, People, and Operations.

Our eng & product teams work in a cross-functional set-up, forming 7 teams.

Where is Ecosia based, and what kind of work setup do we have?

We are a remote-friendly company with one office in Berlin-Wedding. People come to the office or work from home as per their wishes and/or circumstances. Some roles require presence in the office at least from time to time.

Can I apply if I want to work remotely?

Please note that in order for us to consider you for a remote EOR candidacy, you should be based in a CE(S)T +/- 2 hours location due to our core hours and ways of working.

Even then, not every location is possible due to our operational restrictions. If your location fits the first paragraph, apply, and the talent partner will be in touch.

Company language?

English.

Public Affairs Manager

Summary