ppRole: Italy Campaign Manager (Consultant) /p pStatus: Consultancy contract of 12 months, extendable /p p4 working days a week /p pLocation: Rome, Italy /p pCandidates need to have the right to work in Italy or be able to obtain a partita IVA /p pDeadline for applications: 31/07/2026, at midnight /p h3Help build the next phase of Clean Cities in Italy /h3 pWe're looking for a creative, politically astute and digitally confident campaigner-organizer to help drive our next phase of growth in Italy.
This is a role for someone who wants to build, test, mobilize, connect and win.
/p pYou might already have a few years of experience in campaigning, organizing, advocacy, communications or movement-building.
You might have worked on climate, transport, cities, energy or another public-interest issue.
You might be a digital-native organizer, a creative campaigner with strong political instincts, or a policy-minded communicator who knows how to turn complex issues into compelling public messages.
/p pWhat matters most is that you can spot an opportunity, bring people together around an idea, and help turn momentum into action.
In ****, Clean Cities in Italy is entering a new chapter.
We want to expand our presence beyond Milan, run sharper and more visible campaigns, build stronger local alliances, and activate more supporters online and offline.
This role will be central to making that happen.
/p h3The role /h3 pYou'll help shape and deliver Clean Cities' strategy in Italy, working closely with the Head of Italy Campaign, colleagues across Europe, and partners on the ground.
You'll lead or support campaigns, help grow our network in new cities, strengthen our supporter engagement and digital organizing, and contribute to public-facing communications and political advocacy.
/p pSome days this might mean planning a campaign intervention, writing sharp messaging or coordinating allies.
Other days it might mean speaking with policymakers, helping organize supporters, spotting a media opportunity, or figuring out how to turn a complex policy debate into something people care about.
This role is for someone who enjoys both strategy and action, and who is excited by the challenge of helping build something.
/p pThis is a one-year consultancy from September **** to September ****.
Renewal is a strong possibility, subject to funding and performance.
/p h3What you'll do /h3 ul liLead one or more campaigns as part of Clean Cities' **** strategy in Italy, helping refine the strategies, coordinating partners and allies,



and connecting our campaigns to the wider movement for safer and more sustainable mobility.
/li liDepending on agreements with external partners, oversee the continuation of our Mind the Gap! and Road Code national campaigns.
/li liSupport the expansion of our Milan-based Cargo Revolution and Dirty Delivering campaigns into other Italian cities.
/li liHelp grow Clean Cities' presence beyond Milan, especially in cities such as Rome, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Naples and Bari.
/li liUse key political moments — including local elections and urban transport policy debates — to build alliances and create openings for campaigning.
/li liHelp strengthen our digital campaigning and organizing infrastructure in Italy, so we can better grow, activate and engage supporters.
/li liLead on online and offline mobilization, communications and supporter engagement efforts.
/li liWork with colleagues, consultants, partners and allies across Italy and Europe to deliver ambitious, coordinated campaigns.
/li liUse a mix of tools and tactics — creative, political, digital and grassroots — to build public support and pressure for change.
/li liEngage confidently with elected officials, policymakers and their staff.
/li liRepresent Clean Cities at meetings, events and conferences.
Regular travel within Italy, and occasional travel to Brussels or elsewhere in Europe.
/li liProduce blogs, speeches, campaign copy, articles and social media content in collaboration with communications colleagues.
/li /ul h3After a year in the role, success might look like: /h3 ul liOne or more visible, high-impact campaigns delivered in one or more priority cities; /li liStronger partnerships and a more active network in Italy; /li liA clearer foothold for Clean Cities in other cities beyond Milan; /li liBetter supporter activation and stronger digital organizing capacity; /li liSharper public messaging and greater political traction on our issues.
/li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 pWe're looking for someone who is politically curious, collaborative, self-starting and excited to make things happen.
/p pYou do not need to tick every box.




If this role feels like a strong fit, we'd encourage you to apply.
/p h3Must have /h3 ul liExperience in campaigning, organizing, advocacy, communications, coalition-building or movement-building.
/li liA strong interest in climate, transport, cities, energy, air quality, public space or related issues.
/li liThe ability to bring people together around a shared goal and turn ideas into action.
/li liStrong communication skills, including the ability to make complex issues clear, engaging and politically relevant.
/li liGood judgement, initiative and the ability to manage your own work.
/li liConfidence working across different audiences — from activists and allies to journalists and decision-makers.
/li liStrong digital instincts and familiarity with the tools, platforms and methods used in campaigning, mobilization and communications.
/li liNative-level of Italian and strong English skills.
/li liA base in Rome and willingness to travel regularly in Italy and occasionally to other European cities.
/li /ul h3Nice to have /h3 ul liExperience in transport, climate, urban, energy or environmental campaigning.
/li liExperience working with local groups, grassroots networks or coalitions.
/li liExperience in digital mobilization, supporter journeys, CRM, email campaigning or social campaigning.
/li liExperience engaging with political institutions, local government or public administrations.
/li liExperience creating public-facing content or helping shape campaign narratives.
/li liFamiliarity with Italian urban mobility debates and local political dynamics.
/li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul liA chance to play a central role in shaping the next phase of Clean Cities in Italy.
/li liReal responsibility and room to grow.
/li liWork that connects campaigning, organizing, policy, politics and communications.
/li liA flexible (0.8 FTE) setup with remote working arrangements.
/li liA collaborative, ambitious and mission-driven team.
/li liTravel expenses covered and IT equipment as needed.
/li liCo?working space as needed in our two offices in Rome.
/li /ul h3Equal opportunities /h3 pWe want to build a team that reflects the diversity of the cities and communities we work with.
We strongly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in the environmental, transport and mobility sectors.
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed above, we'd still like to hear from you.
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📌 Italy Campaign Manager (Consultant) (Lazio)
🏢 Transport & Environment
📍 Lazio