Junior Project Manager

We are excited to announce a new job opening for a Junior Project Manager to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role primarily supports the management of our LIFEstockProtectHorizon ALFAwetlands, and LIFE Apolloprojects. As a full-time employee, you will enjoy high levels of responsibility in an equal-opportunity work environment that is passionate, social, international, and creative. Our team is young and dynamic, fostering a supportive, multicultural, and multilingual atmosphere.

You will be based in the Biosphere Reserve Lungau, Austria, a stunning location surrounded by majestic mountains, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and biking. This role offers continuous personal development through regular knowledge-sharing sessions with international experts in nature conservation, law, marketing, social media, and wilderness management.

If you’re passionate about nature conservation and eager to work in an environment that balances creativity with responsibility, we encourage you to apply and join our exciting team.

Are you looking for?

  • An opportunity to work in a multicultural team and travel across Europe?
  • Learning the full cycle of project implementation and management, from idea conception to final reporting?
  • Exciting fieldwork in wilderness protection?
  • A chance to use your fluent German and English in a team-oriented, self-motivated, and self-reliant environment?
  • A role where you can apply your marketing and communication skills?
  • A job that allows you to dedicate your knowledge of nature conservation, whether you’re a recent graduate or changing careers?

Are you ready for?

  • Assisting in managing Interreg, LIFE, BML, EFRE, Horizon Europe, and ERASMUS projects?
  • Helping to organize blended events, onsite conferences, and trainings?

About 25% of your time will focus on:

  • Promoting and communicating the Wilderness concept online, on social media, and offline.
  • Assisting in advancing the European Wilderness strategy.
  • Supporting the European Wilderness Network.
  • Assisting in the implementation of WILDArt and the International Wilderness Week.

Details:

  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Position: Full-time
  • Working hours: Regular workweek
  • Salary: In line with the nature conservation sector
  • Location: Tamsweg, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Lungau
  • Benefits: 5 weeks of paid holiday, multicultural team integration
  • Languages: Fluent German and English required

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.

Equal opportunities

The European Wilderness Society is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the entire job application process. Discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability is strictly excluded. The Society also fosters a work culture that celebrates both differences and similarities among employees, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. By cultivating a working atmosphere where every individual is respected and valued, the European Wilderness Society ensures that all employees are supported to contribute to the achievement of overall organizational goals.

Application deadline 31.11.2024

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