Volunteer Coordinator and Project Manager | Ehrenamtskoordinator + Projektmanager (m/w/d)
Stadtverwaltung Leichlingen
Job Summary
This multifaceted role, reporting directly to the Mayor's office, combines community engagement with strategic municipal development. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will serve as the primary point of contact for local associations, providing consultation, recruiting new volunteers, and organizing qualification programs and award ceremonies. Simultaneously, as a Project Manager, you will support the implementation of critical municipal infrastructure projects. This involves monitoring project progress and budgets, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and refining project management instruments to ensure efficiency. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy a mix of operational community work and structured administrative management. The role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to actively shape the future of the city while benefiting from the stability and perks of the German public service sector (TVöD), including flexible working hours and mobile work options.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor, Master, or Diploma) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, or a related field; or qualification for the 'gehobener Dienst' (Laufbahngruppe 2) via Angestelltenlehrgang II.
Experience
- Professional experience in municipal administration or a related public sector field
- Proven experience in association work and collaborating with volunteers
- Experience with structured processes and project management techniques, particularly for large-scale projects
- Experience in developing and adapting project management instruments
Languages
Additional
- The position is based in Leichlingen, Germany. Candidates must be able to work in a municipal office environment with the possibility of up to three days of mobile work per week. The role requires a high level of written and verbal communication skills in a professional administrative context.