Project Coordinator

Open Cultural Center (OCC) was established in 2016 in response to the European refugee crisis, and now manages cultural centers and residential programs for migrants and refugees in Spain and Greece. We are a small international team united by a commitment to breaking down barriers to social inclusion for migrants and refugees. We are active and growing, largely due to the support of a large number of volunteers. OCC emphasizes the importance of participation and empowerment, developing autonomy, building communities, and intercultural exchange.

Our main projects include:

• Early childhood education center
• Socio-educational activities with children and youth
• Education activities for adults
• Women Space
• Transport and mobility projects to connect refugee camps to urban areas
• European Union projects that foster social innovation and exchange of best practices

OCC Greece is looking for a Project Coordinator to implement and support the activities in Polykastro, in close coordination with the Site Coordinator. S/he will be the main reference point of the volunteers, welcoming and onboarding them, as well as supporting their daily activities. The team in OCC Greece includes 3 people and 15-18 volunteers managed within the EU Solidarity Corps framework.

Responsibilities and tasks

The Project Coordinator is responsible for the following:

• Implement and support OCC activities in Polykastro as directed by the Site Coordinator;
• Support the Site Coordinator with troubleshooting;
• Support OCC volunteers in their daily activities and represent a point of reference during their stay;
• Manage the welcoming and induction of new volunteers;
• Organise personal and ad hoc session with volunteers, to check performances and progresses;
• Make the weekly schedule of activities/volunteers’ schedules;
• Oversee the good maintenance of the working spaces and the apartments in collaboration with the Logistic Coordinator;
• Participate in the weekly management meetings.

Competencies and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Migration, Education, or similar with at least 1 year of experience working in a similar position OR high school diploma with at least 3 years of experience working in a similar position. An advanced university degree will be considered an asset;
• Advanced skills in MS Office and Google Drive;
• Knowledge of the values and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps program;
• High levels of self-organisation;
• Ability to speak English fluently both written and oral. Knowledge of Spanish, French, and/or Arabic will be considered an asset;
• Multitasking and prioritizing;
• Ability to oversee volunteers;
• Commitment to the mission of OCC, the project objectives, and the volunteer team;
• Demonstrate an ability to work in teams in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to identify opportunities through a holistic vision of the project;
• Driving license with at least 1 year of experience will be considered an asset.

What we offer

• Full-time position with a Greek contract;
• Starting date asap;
• Salary of 800 euros/month net for 14 payments;
• 2-year renewable contract;
• The opportunity to work in the passionate environment of a grassroots organisation in Northern Greece with strong connections to our Barcelona branch;
• The opportunity to work in an intercultural team consisting of employees, volunteers, and external partners;
• The opportunity to develop profound knowledge and experience in migration flows, management and inclusion.