About this role
Are you young and looking for a job that offers more than just a paycheck? Do you want to be part of a young team, build communities through street culture and street sports – while gaining experience with an international NGO working for social change? Then you might be exactly who we’re looking for. GAME Streetmekka Viborg is looking for a JUNIOR COORDINATOR who wants to help make our venue a place where children and young people come together to play basketball, dance, train, create, hang out and be part of an inclusive community. At GAME, we work every day to ensure that more children and young people have access to strong communities and positive role models – regardless of their background. This means you’re not just applying for a job. You’ll become part of an organisation working for real social change, where young people are involved in creating the solutions. If you’re looking for a job with responsibility, purpose, lots of people around you and experience you can genuinely take with you into the future – whether you’re studying, taking a gap year or simply looking for meaningful work – then read on. WHAT IS THE JOB ABOUT? As a Junior Coordinator , you’ll help make GAME Streetmekka a great place to be – for members, volunteers and everyone else who visits us. Your tasks will include: Welcoming members and guests and creating a positive atmosphere in the venue Planning and running activities together with colleagues and volunteers Helping with events, workshops and special activities Helping showcase everyday life at Streetmekka on social media Contributing to making the venue a fun and safe place to be – including taking care of practical tasks No two days are exactly the same, and you’ll quickly be given responsibility and the opportunity to put your own stamp on everyday life at Streetmekka. WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT? At GAME, you’ll gain experience that goes far beyond an ordinary job. You’ll get: Experience from an international NGO focused on social change Hands-on experience with project work, events, communication and collaboration Opportunities to develop skills you can use throughout your future working life A strong network of engaged colleagues, volunteers and young people The opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and young people in Viborg A work environment filled with energy, street culture, music, movement and community Plenty of responsibility and opportunities for personal development It’s a job where you’ll learn, meet people and go home with the feeling that your work is making a difference. WHO ARE YOU? We imagine that you: Are 20 years old or above Are looking for a job where you can make a difference Enjoy being around people and creating positive energy Have an interest in street culture, street sports or creative youth communities – whether that’s basketball, football, parkour, dance, music, street art, skating or something completely different Want to work for an NGO where community, volunteering and social change are part of everyday life Are proactive, responsible and good at making things happen Are inclusive and treat people with respect and at eye level Aren’t afraid to get stuck in when there’s cleaning to do or the venue needs to be prepared for the next activity The most important thing is not that you can do everything from day one – but that you’re eager to learn and help create a place where everyone feels welcome. WORKPLACE GAME Streetmekka Viborg Nellikevej 2 8800 Viborg Denmark PRACTICAL INFORMATION Regular shifts between 2:30 and 8:30 PM Opportunity for additional hours during events and workshops A job that can be combined with school, education, a gap year or other activities Start date by agreement HOW TO APPLY Upload your application and CV as one combined PDF via this application link . We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and will hire when we find the right candidates – so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. FURTHER INFORMATION If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Project Manager Steffen Ryom on weekdays between 1:00 and 1:30 PM at +45 28 70 32 72. WE VALUE DIVERSITY At GAME, we believe that strong communities are created by people with different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. CHILD SAFEGUARDING & CODE OF CONDUCT GAME operates according to high standards for the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. All employees must sign GAME’s Code of Conduct, consent to a criminal record check for working with children and provide relevant references. ABOUT GAME GAME is an international NGO working for social change through street sports and street culture. Since 2002, we have built communities, trained young role models and developed award-winning street sports facilities in Denmark, the Middle East and Africa. We believe that sport, culture and community can open doors, create new opportunities and empower more young people to take an active role in society. When you work at GAME, you become part of an organisation where young people don’t just participate – they help create the change.