The Children and Youth Major Group to the UN Environment Programme (CYMG) is a globally recognised umbrella mechanism representing youth networks, organisations and individuals dedicated to addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. As the formal youth engagement mechanism to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), CYMG plays a vital role in advocating for the inclusion, empowerment, and meaningful participation of young people in global environmental governance and the environmental dimension of sustainable development agenda.
Open Positions
1.Graphic Design Officer
– Design graphics, infographics, and visual materials for campaigns and events.
– Collaborate with Social Media and Communications teams to translate ideas into visuals.
– Familiarity with design tools (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, etc.) is a plus.
– Design graphics, infographics, and visual materials for campaigns and events.
– Collaborate with Social Media and Communications teams to translate ideas into visuals.
– Familiarity with design tools (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, etc.) is a plus.
2.Community Engagement Lead
– Work under the Communications Lead to create strategies to build an active, inclusive CYMG community.
– Drive engagement on platforms like Slack, mailing lists, and constituency calls.
– Welcome and onboard new volunteers.
– Foster connections between members and teams and celebrate member contributions.
-Contribute to internal communications, campaigns, and messaging.
– Drive engagement on platforms like Slack, mailing lists, and constituency calls.
– Welcome and onboard new volunteers.
– Foster connections between members and teams and celebrate member contributions.
-Contribute to internal communications, campaigns, and messaging.
3.Community Engagement Officer
– Support the Community Engagement Lead in fostering an active, welcoming CYMG community.
– Help manage communication platforms (e.g., Slack, mailing lists, calls) and encourage member participation.
– Assist with onboarding new members and connecting them to relevant teams or projects.
– Gather and share stories, updates, and initiatives that celebrate members and strengthen internal communication.
– Contribute ideas and feedback to improve engagement strategies and community-building efforts.
– Support the Community Engagement Lead in fostering an active, welcoming CYMG community.
– Help manage communication platforms (e.g., Slack, mailing lists, calls) and encourage member participation.
– Assist with onboarding new members and connecting them to relevant teams or projects.
– Gather and share stories, updates, and initiatives that celebrate members and strengthen internal communication.
– Contribute ideas and feedback to improve engagement strategies and community-building efforts.
More information about the jobs can be found at: CYMG_Terms of Reference_2025 – Google Docs
Additional information
Please note:
- A time commitment of min. 4 hours per week is expected for this position. This time commitment may vary over time.
- The mandate is for a period of 1 year, starting upon your selection on or before October 12, 2025.
- All positions are voluntary, with no financial benefit associated.
Application form
Benefits
Being part of the CYMG Communications Team offers a chance to contribute to a global youth-led platform that actively engages with the United Nations Environment Programme, providing valuable exposure to international environmental policy and governance. Volunteers gain hands-on experience in communications, design, and community engagement, while working alongside diverse peers from around the world. The role helps strengthen leadership, teamwork, and digital skills in a professional yet collaborative setting, making it a strong addition to personal and career development. Beyond skill-building, members also have the opportunity to expand their global network, connect with inspiring changemakers, and play a meaningful part in advancing youth voices in tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Deadline to fill the form: October 20, 2025 23:59 UTC. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.
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