About the opportunity
SALTO PI is establishing an Editorial Board to curate, produce, and update resources for the Participation Resource Pool on democratic life, civic engagement, and common values. Running through December 2027, the board will feature six sector desks spanning Higher Education, School Education, Vocational Education and Training, Adult Education, Youth, and Sport. Each desk pairs an experienced Sector Mentor with an Editorial Fellow to co-produce four to eight analytical items, case studies, interviews, or infographics while updating sector entries. All work is conducted remotely in English, with an expected time commitment averaging one to two days per month.
Salary and benefits
- Fee of EUR 3,000 for Sector Mentors for the entire cycle
- Stipend of EUR 1,800 for Editorial Fellows for the entire cycle
- Two disbursement instalments, paid in June–July 2027 and December 2027
- Full coverage of travel, accommodation, and event costs for a mandatory 3-to-4-day in-person meeting in January–February 2027
- Potential invitation to attend the Participation Forum in Tallinn at the end of 2027 and other European events with all expenses paid
- Public author attribution under an Open Access Creative Commons licence
Who can apply?
- Resident of an EU Member State (residents of neighbouring countries may also be considered)
- Professional working proficiency in English (minimum C1 level)
- Demonstrated experience in the selected sector or sectors (Higher Education, School Education, VET, Adult Education, Youth, or Sport)
- Full availability for the entire cycle through December 2027, including attendance at the in-person meeting
- For Editorial Fellows: aged between 18 and 34 throughout the full cycle
- For Sector Mentors: proven sectorial experience in practice, research, policy, or education (no age limits)
- Individual applications only; each candidate may apply for only one role
Required documents
- Completed online application form via Microsoft Forms
- Statement of experience and motivation in the chosen sector(s)
- Proposed content topics alongside a mentoring approach (for mentors) or dissemination plan (for fellows)
- Short original writing sample written in English
When to apply
- Application deadline: November 8, 2026, at 23:59 Tallinn time
- Selection and evaluation phase: November 9–13, 2026
- Notification of selected and reserve-listed candidates: by November 22, 2026
- Board kick-off: second half of November 2026
- Mandatory in-person meeting: January–February 2027
- Conclusion of cycle: December 2027
How to apply
- Review the specific call terms for either the Sector Mentor or Editorial Fellow role
- Open the official Microsoft Forms link corresponding to the desired position
- Fill in personal background, sector preferences, and motivation details
- Submit your proposed topics and your original English writing sample before the deadline
Additional information
- Applications are evaluated on sector experience and motivation (50%), proposed topics and methodology (25%), and the writing sample (25%)
- One mentor and one fellow will be selected per sector, with a reserve list maintained throughout the cycle
- Minor AI support for formatting or rephrasing is permitted under human oversight, but writing samples must be original applicant work
- SALTO PI explicitly welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and young people with fewer opportunities
- Inquiries may be emailed to christopher.radovici@harno.ee with the designated subject line format
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced education and youth professionals looking to mentor emerging writers while publishing sectoral analyses
- Young European communicators and researchers aged 18–34 passionate about civic participation, policy, and digital resources
- Candidates seeking high-visibility transnational European collaboration that fits around existing studies or employment
What should you think carefully about?
- The commitment spans over a year with modest fixed financial remuneration (EUR 1,800 stipend or EUR 3,000 fee)
- Physical participation in a multi-day European meeting during January or February 2027 is mandatory
- All drafted materials will be published under Creative Commons licensing with copyright transferred to SALTO PI
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity offers European civic engagement specialists and emerging youth advocates a visible platform to co-produce analytical resources for Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. It is well-suited for professionals and young writers aiming to build an editorial portfolio, gain cross-sectoral mentoring experience, and expand their transnational networks across Europe on a light part-time schedule.
Our take
An excellent remote arrangement for EU-based educators, researchers, and young civic contributors who want to shape European participation discourse alongside other commitments. It is less suitable for individuals seeking full-time income or those unable to travel for the mandatory winter 2027 meeting.
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