Job description

We are looking for a motivated individual with a hands-on mentality, who is able to work individually and as part of an international, multicultural team. The right candidate will be organized and professional, with strong attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will be culturally aware, able to identify with BAAS’ mission on the ground and will use their personal drive to support the services offered in our Community Center in Ioannina, at the same time co-managing the volunteer team. Additionally, the recruitment and onboarding of volunteers, along with public relations responsibilities, constitute an integral part of this role.

The Project Co-Coordinator will be cooperating and working closely with the other Project Co-Coordinators and the Operations Manager on-site.

This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Co-coordinate activities and services offered at the Community Center

Management of the volunteer team, along with the other Coordinators

Recruitment of international volunteers and pre-arrival onboarding, in coordination with the recruitment team

Coordinate volunteer check-ins, onboarding, training sessions and monthly social team activities.

Ensure the well-being and support of the volunteer team; focal point for volunteers’ wellbeing strategy

Perform various administrative tasks to support daily operations

PR Focal Point in the Community Center, incl. social media management, in coordination with the PR team

Focal Point for local outreach and the Community Center's partnerships, in cooperation with the Ops Manager

Contribute to the strategic-decision development of the Community Center

Implementation of the project in accordance with project guidelines and policies, as those are developed at the organizational level

Attend the team-coordination meeting with the Operations Manager and the other Coordinators

Attend the different coordination meetings with the project’s volunteers, the various working groups, the board and active members

Key skills and experience

Required:

Previous experience working in a non-profit and/or humanitarian setting

Experience in (project) coordination and/or volunteer management (incl. recruitment, onboarding, etc.)

Comfortable managing social media and other public-relations activities (experience a plus)

Comfortable engaging with partners and stakeholders

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Strong overall computer skills with very good knowledge of MS Office

Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities, as well as meet pressing deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team environment

Alignment with the values of BAAS and the project’s objectives

Passion for community work, social inclusion, and humanitarian values

Desirable:

Knowledge of other context-related languages such as Greek, Arabic, Farsi or French will be considered a plus
Experienced working with people on the move
Previous experience in the NGO/humanitarian sector in Greece
Driver’s license category B, manual transmission and willingness to drive in Greece

Please send your CV and a Letter of Motivation, using the subject line ‘’Project Co-Coordinator - PR and Recruitment’