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About the Role

The Media Forward Fund supports innovation projects and startups in public-interest journalism in the DACH region. This role involves developing and implementing the Upskilling program, connecting media professionals to foster public-interest journalism.

Responsibilities

• Implement formats for the Upskilling program, including Deep Dive Events, Learning Visits, and coordination of coaches for individual coaching.
• Coordinate events such as jury and advisory board weeks, and participation in partner events.
• Contribute to topic selection and research suitable speakers, with an eye for inspiring formats.
• Manage service providers, including location, technology, and catering, and oversee event flow.
• Coordinate Learning Visits and individual coaching sessions in close collaboration with the funding team, focusing on quality and impact.
• Expand and maintain the network of funding partners and potential applicants with care and commitment.
• Manage event management administrative tasks, including billing for event formats.

Requirements

• Completed university degree or comparable qualification.
• Minimum of three years of experience in program and event organization, ideally in a learning-oriented or civil society environment.
• Good understanding of people, topics, and community building, with a passion for hosting.
• Proficient in MS Office, experienced with digital project management tools, and basic familiarity with CRM systems (preferably Salesforce).
• Independent work style, enjoyment of team coordination, and enthusiasm for a startup mentality organization.
• Openness to new ideas, pragmatic solution orientation, and enjoyment of collaborative creation.
• Willingness to travel within Europe, particularly in the DACH region.
• Identification with the goals and values of the organization.

Skills

• Event Production Management
• Program Organization
• Community Building
• MS Office
• Digital Project Management Tools
• CRM Systems (Salesforce preferred)
• Network Management
• Administrative Tasks
• Billing
• German Language Proficiency
• English Language Proficiency
• French Language Proficiency (advantageous)

Location

• Berlin
• DACH region
• Europe

Work Type

• 80-100% workload
• Fixed-term contract (initially two years, with potential for permanent employment)
• Flexible working hours
• Home office

Experience Level

• Minimum three years of experience

Education Level

• University degree or comparable qualification

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive compensation within the NGO sector

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop and implement the Upskilling program in a young organization.
• Collaboration with a small, dedicated, and dynamic team with open communication.
• Chance to apply skills and experience in a unique professional environment and contribute to an important future societal topic.
• Modern workplace in a team office combined with flexible working hours and home office.
• Further training and development opportunities.

About the Company

• The Schöpflin Foundation, based in Lörrach, is committed to critical awareness, a vibrant democracy, and a diverse society.
• The foundation aims to set the course for a better future and self-determined lives for younger and future generations.
• The foundation develops its own programs in the Lörrach region and also supports social organizations in Germany and several European countries as an active funding foundation.
• Learn more at www.schoepflin-stiftung.de.

Equal Opportunity

• All applications are evaluated regardless of cultural and social background, gender, skin color, age, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
• Applications from people with a migration background are explicitly welcome.