full-time (40h/week) in Lübeck, Germany (starting immediately)

SAME stands for ‘Solidarity Action Day Movement in Europe’. The network includes several European youth organizations which carry out an annual Solidarity Action Day. During this day, pupils get the chance to exercise a job of their choice instead of going to school. Their salaries are used to support youth-related projects all over whole world. By offering learning possibilities and spreading the concept of the Solidarity Action Day, SAME empowers young people to get informed, take a stand and act.

In Lübeck, Germany, our German member organisation Schüler*innen Helfen Leben (SHL) organises an extensive European youth exchange and encounter programme in close collaboration with SAME and runs the joint office of both organisations. SHL is the largest youth-led aid organisation in Germany with decades of experience working in (post-)conflict regions. It promotes and runs youth projects focussing on education, democrasy and engagement. Once a year, SHL organises the Solidarity Action Day in Germany. 

The joint youth exchange and encounter programme in Lübeck is primarily funded by Possehl Foundation. The programme also supports youth initiatives across Europe in organising their own Solidarity Action Day.

To support the team in the Lübeck office, SHL is looking for a committed colleague to join immediately.

The position 

The position is full-time and is initially limited until the end of 2025. SHL is aiming at an extension of the contract duration. The position is responsible for the management and coordination of the office with its six (international) employees and volunteers. The various activities are carried out in close cooperation with the SAME network. As part of this cooperation, various international youth exchange and encounter formats are organised in Lübeck. Additionally, publicity, educational and local youth work activities on European topics are implemented for a wider audience in the city. The Lübeck office is also responsible for networking with other youth organisations from additional European countries to spread the Solidarity Action Day and build a stable network of these organisations.

The position functions as the continuous interface the Schüler*innen Helfen Leben offices in Lübeck, Berlin and Neumünster and the organisations various audiences in Germany and abroad and provides professional guidance to the employees of the office. Coordinating fundraising efforts to diversify the programmes funding is another important task. Irregular business trips in Germany and abroad are part of the position.

Key responsibilities:

  • management and coordination of the Lübeck office with six employees and volunteers
  • coordination and further development of a European exchange and encounter programme
  • implementation and further development of a network strategy for the acquisition of youth organisations from additional countries which would like to implement a Solidarity Action Day
  • close and proactive cooperation with SAME
  • national/international acquisition of third-party funding
  • coordination of networking activities in Lübeck as well as public relations, educational and local youth work activities

 

Profile:

  • enjoy working in NGOs and with young, voluntary, international structures
  • coordination and/or initial leadership experience, project management experience, also experience in dealing appropriately with youth participation and engagement structures
  • experience in the field of youth encounters/exchanges and/or (international) networking or public relations work is an advantage
  • experience in (informal) educational work on European topics is an advantage
  • interest in European understanding and, for example, European policy
  • affinity for working with committed young people and promoting self-responsible youth engagement
  • independent, structured way of working and efficient time management
  • very good knowledge of German and English (written and spoken), knowledge of other European languages is welcome
  • willingness to take responsibility, leadership and social skills, strong communication and moderation skills

Our offer:

  • a challenging job in a meaningful environment, with a relevant amount of conceptual work
  • an exciting, international sphere of action
  • a young, dynamic working environmant and a motivated and committed team
  • personal responsibility and room for creativity
  • flexible working hours and mobile working
  • appropriate and transparent remuneration
  • internal and external further education

 

Please send a short application with CV, application letter, salary expectations and a possible starting date in one pdf file to bewerbung@schueler-helfen-leben.de by 8 September 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Niklas Kaapke at niklas.kaapke@schueler-helfen-leben.de or by telephone during regular office hours on +49 451 317060-41. The call for applications can be found online at https://www.schueler-helfen-leben.de/die-organisation/stellenausschreibungen/team-lead-european-youth-exchange-and-network/, further information on Schüler*innen Helfen Leben at www.schueler-helfen-leben.de and on the SAME network at www.same-network.org.