Northern Lights Aid (NLA) is a small grassroots NGO in Kavala, Northern Greece, that focuses on improving the quality of life of people living in the nearby Perigiali Refugee Camp, as well as other vulnerable communities in the local area. We provide material support through a free store, and operate a Community Centre where we offer informal education and recreational activities.

We are looking for a Community Centre Coordinator to join us in Kavala on the **6th of July** for a minimum of 4 months.

The role of the Community Centre Coordinator is to facilitate activities and create social spaces in the centre, as well as managing the centre’s materials and facilities. The Community Centre Coordinator is dedicated to creating a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for all ages, genders and backgrounds. They build and maintain strong community connections by promoting skill sharing and engaging community members in a variety of activities.

## Responsibilities:

### Coordination of the Community Centre

- Promote and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment for all participants
- Implement the weekly activity schedule while staying responsive and adaptable to day-to-day developments in the centre
- Design new activities that reflect emerging interests and needs of community members and encourage broad participation and engagement
- Actively encourage community members to suggest and shape activities, and provide appropriate support, including time, space, or materials, to help bring their ideas to life
- Manage the centre in accordance with the documenting systems, policies and values of the organisation
- Keep track of participant attendance and help draft quarterly reports
- Ensure all actions respect and align with the organisation’s safeguarding policy
- Collaborate with the Distribution Coordinator to align efforts and respond to community needs comprehensively

### **Management and organisation of the space and materials**

- Maintain oversight of the materials available for activities
- Pass on potential needs for specific materials to the Field Manager
- Regularly sort and organise materials (in use and in stock)
- Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the space and storage area
- Enforce hygiene measures (disinfection of materials, daily cleaning, etc.)
- Inform the Director of Operations about necessary maintenance work

### **Planning of schedules and opening times**

- Discuss needs and changes regarding the daily/weekly activity schedule and volunteer involvement with the Field Manager
- Make sure information regarding opening hours and activity schedule is available, accessible to people of all backgrounds, and shared with community members and volunteers through appropriate channels
- Monitor and enforce adherence to schedules and project timelines

### **Support of volunteer management**

- Communicate assigned daily tasks with volunteers and ensure tasks are completed
- Welcome new volunteers, conduct project inductions, and follow-up to ensure clear understanding of the space, their role, and their responsibilities
- Lead daily volunteer debriefs to gather input, address concerns, and encourage suggestions
- Pass on needed information regarding volunteer management and potential conflicts/tensions within the team to the Field Manager

### **Report to Field Manager**

- Engage in weekly meetings with the Field Manager to keep them informed about developments in the centre
- Keep track of and share specific requests and feedback from community members
- Participate in project development by collaborating with the Field Manager and Director of Operations to evaluate the relevance of requests made by community members, as well as assessing NLA’s capacity to respond to these requests
- Alert the Field Manager about behaviour from volunteers or community members that violates guidelines, and report safeguarding concerns appropriately

## Requirements:

### **Required Skills**

- Strong commitment to the values of NLA and dedication to supporting displaced people
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage diverse groups inclusively
- Political and cultural sensitivity with the ability to act with patience, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to work well both independently and cooperatively within a team
- Ability to demonstrate clear professional boundaries with community members
- Experience and/or interest in handy-work, creative activities or informal education
- Fluency in English (knowledge of Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, or Kurmanji is an asset)

### **Relevant Experiences**

- Previous experience working with displaced people
- Volunteer or professional experience in project coordination
- Education, strong interest in, or professional experience related to implementing creative activities, organizing workshops/classes, or creating safe spaces

### **Other**

- Minimum time commitment: 4 months
- Minimum age: 23 years old
- Ability to reside legally in the EU for the full duration of the commitment
- Starting date: 6th of July

**This is a volunteering position. NLA will provide free accommodation in a shared flat and a small monthly stipend.**