If you’re looking to gain practical experience in project management, designing, and developing your own projects, volunteering as a Project Assistant at ACTIVE Austria is a fantastic opportunity. As a Project Assistant, you’ll be directly involved in the day-to-day operations of our diverse projects, helping shape their development and success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication with Partners: Assist in maintaining strong relationships with both international and local partners. You’ll help coordinate project activities, communicate updates, and ensure smooth collaboration among all stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Support the engagement of key stakeholders, including local organizations, participants, and volunteers. You’ll work to ensure that everyone involved is informed, motivated, and involved in project activities.
- Administrative Tasks: Help with various administrative duties such as organizing documents, preparing reports, managing project timelines, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
- Attend Project Meetings: Take part in project meetings—both online and in-person abroad—where you’ll be involved in brainstorming, planning, and reviewing project progress with partners and team members.
- Research & Development: Conduct research to support project design and development. You’ll gather information, identify best practices, and help ensure that our projects are innovative and impactful.
- Event Planning & Coordination: Assist in organizing project-related events, such as workshops, conferences, or team-building activities. This could include managing schedules, booking venues, coordinating logistics, and supporting participants throughout the event.
- Feedback Collection & Analysis: Gather feedback from project participants and stakeholders, then analyze the results to suggest improvements or adjustments to the project. This task helps ensure that projects are continuously refined and enhanced.
Volunteering as a Project Assistant at ACTIVE Austria provides an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of soft skills that are highly valued across various fields. You’ll enhance your communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills while learning how to manage multiple tasks and navigate cross-cultural collaboration. These transferable skills are not only valuable in project management but also boost your employability in areas such as administration, marketing, event planning, and international relations. This hands-on experience will give you a competitive edge in the job market, helping you stand out to potential employers and pursue a successful career in any field.