Координатор/ка подій в Українсько-данському молодіжному домі у Києві
The Ukrainian-Danish Youth House is looking for a House Coordinator to make sure that all the youth-led activities in our space in Kyiv are coordinated. We are looking for a structured, positive, and socially skilled multitasker who can support our team in making sure that all youth in our House feel welcome, supported, and encouraged to take action. As the main point of contact for our creators and visitors, you will also be an important representative of the Youth House and our work.
Note: creators are young people who come to the House to create — organize events, work, record podcasts
You are experienced in working with youth and inclusion, as well as coordinating events, so you know how to ensure that all details are in order.
You will be part of our House team to make sure that the Youth House is widely used by different groups, planning our own events, developing communities, and making sure that youth are heard and included in our work and decisions.
About us:
The Ukrainian-Danish Youth House (UDYH) is a platform for young people from Ukraine and Denmark that supports youth participation, democracy, and creativity. Working from Kyiv since 2021 and from Mykolaiv since 2024, we offer a creative, democratic platform for everyone between 16 and 35 years of age to engage, facilitate, and support youth projects and activism across our countries. Since 2021, we have done this by making the Youth House available for youth, through our own activities and programs, through supporting youth organizations, and through our grants. The Youth House is formally steered by a consortium consisting of the Danish Youth Council and the Danish Cultural Institute.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all the youth-led events, activities, and projects taking place in the building, making sure everyone follows the guidelines, objectives, and policies of the UDYH
- Communicate with the creators of the space, replying to requests and updating the calendar and schedule
- Hosting activities and being the front desk and point of contact for anybody using the building
- With the communications team, plan outreach efforts and external communication
- Community coordination
- Assistance with the procurement for the House and events
- Developing and facilitating UDYH’s flagship events
- Coordinate the use of the Youth House with colleagues in the program team
- Supporting cultural productions and exhibitions in UDYH
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Relevant education within social studies, humanities, event management, or similar
- Experience with youth, civil society, and volunteering work
- Experience in event coordination and management
- Excellent social and communication skills and ability to solve conflicts
- Fluency in Ukrainian and English
- Flexibility in terms of working hours, as shifts will include weekends and evenings.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Experience working with inclusive approaches, LNOB and HRBA is an advantage
What we offer:
- An entrepreneurial workspace, where you will be an important part of the environment in the Youth House;
- Comfortable and brand-new premises in central Kyiv, on Volodymyrska Street 5b;
- 18 dedicated colleagues in an open, friendly, and international environment;
- Work computer and phone;
- 40-hour work week (and not more);
- A one-year full-time position (regular employment contract) with the possibility of prolongation;
- Salary starting from 900 EUR/month (net) depending on documented experience;
- 24 days paid vacation per year
- Uniqa health insurance
How to apply:
Send your letter of motivation (max. one page) and CV in English as separate files in an email to [email protected] with the subject line “House Coordinator”. The deadline for application is April 4, 2025, at 23:59. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of physical ability, gender, sexuality, religious views, background, etc.
All applications will be handled according to the European GDPR legislation.
