Membership Manager Europe (m/f/d)

The Scope

FSC is looking for a dynamic and experienced membership professional to lead membership development and engagement across Europe. This is a unique opportunity to shape how one of the world's most recognized sustainability standards engages with its diverse European member base - spanning environmental NGOs, social organizations, and economic actors across the region. It combines strategic outreach, stakeholder engagement, and membership development with day-to-day member support.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Membership Development

• Lead the growth and diversification of FSC’s membership across Europe in line with its mission and values
• Analyse the current membership landscape to identify gaps in geographic, sectoral, and chamber representation
• Proactively identify, engage, and support the onboarding of new members who strengthen FSC’s impact and regional relevance

Outreach & Engagement

• Design and implement inclusive outreach strategies to expand and diversify FSC’s European membership base
• Foster meaningful engagement across chambers, countries, and stakeholder groups to strengthen participation and collaboration
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with members, regional networks, and civil society actors, drawing on a strong European professional network

Member Services

• Provide responsive, high-quality support to members, ensuring clear understanding of FSC processes, governance, and strategic priorities
• Deliver guidance, briefings, and capacity-building support to members across the region as needed
• Act as a trusted liaison and advocate for European members within FSC International, ensuring their perspectives are heard

Your profile

The successful candidate will bring deep familiarity with the European landscape - its stakeholder ecosystems, regional dynamics, and cultural diversity - and will translate that knowledge into impactful membership strategies that strengthen FSC's mission on the ground.

Experience & Knowledge

• University degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Communications, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, outreach, membership development, or network-building in international or cross-border contexts
• Familiarity with European institutions, civil society organizations, multi-stakeholder initiatives, or transnational networks
• Proven ability to engage diverse actors across European countries and cultural contexts

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with the ability to build trust across sectors and geographies
• Demonstrated ability in relationship-building and networking, with an established or developing European professional network
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate strategic priorities into practical engagement
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics would be beneficial.

• Additional European languages (e.g. French, Spanish) are a strong asset and reflect the regional scope of the role.

About us

Welcome to FSC!

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.

Why us?

• Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by being part of FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards
• Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure
• 30 vacation days yearly
• Regional transportation ticket
• Breakfast bars, coffee, tea, water
• Take part in learning lunches
• Celebrate together festivals from different cultures
• Once a year in-person get together with the global FSC staff

The Fine Print

Terms & Condition

• Location: Bonn, Germany.

• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.

• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).

• Starting Date: As soon as possible.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Join FSC and help shape a sustainable future. Don't delay - apply now!

• Please apply via our website by submitting your CV in English.

• Please do not send any photos of yourself.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For FSC, inclusiveness and diversity are important values. As such, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and are entirely committed to consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age and disability.

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We are looking forward to your application!