Project Coordinator (gn)

The Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation (BaltCF) was established in 2014. Our aim is to protect the unique and fragile ecosystem of the Baltic Sea. We fund a wide variety of conservation projects in the Baltic Sea region and are on our way to develop our own activities to further our mission.

Project Coordinator (gn)

• You’ll work together with the Managing Director and the Board of Directors to implement the foundation’s new strategy.
• You’ll consult and support potential recipients of funds in order to shape their project ideas into project applications fit for submission to the Board.
• You’ll own the management and controlling of the projects funded by us, including the ongoing work to update and improve processes and tools.
• You’ll be co-responsible for developing the foundation’s own projects, including the associated site management (if applicable).
• You’ll be responsible for the communication of the projects and their results.
• We can adjust your responsibilities, depending on your qualifications and interests.

• You are passionate about the Baltic Sea and its unique and vulnerable ecosystem.
• You have a degree in a relevant field like (marine) biology, geography, landscape ecology or similar.
• You have a minimum of two years of practical experience with conservation projects and with international funding programs.
• You are an excellent communicator and can handle complex stakeholder relations.
• You are professionally proficient (at least C1) in English and one other official language of one of the countries bordering to the Baltic Sea.
• You are culturally aware and have a broad understanding of the Baltic Sea area. Work experience in relevant countries is not a precondition, but an asset.
• You are willing to visit our project partners and sites in the Baltic Sea region.

• A small, passionate team with the resources and motivation to make a difference for the Baltic Sea.
• Responsibility and the opportunity to influence the next steps of BaltCF’s development.
• A permanent full-time position; a part-time arrangement is generally possible.
• Flexible working conditions with a lot of autonomy. This job can be filled from our office in the centre of Rostock or remotely with regular personal meetings in Rostock, and we conduct two team retreats (2-3 days) per year.
• A competitive salary in accordance with your qualification and experience, including tax-free bonuses like reimbursement for private internet fees, a job ticket or shopping vouchers.
• Support for your personal and professional development with a fixed training budget, encouragement to take educational leave, and an open ear for suggestions.