Swedish Red Cross
Swedish Red Cross was founded in 1865 and is today Sweden's largest humanitarian volunteer organization. The most important Red Cross work is carried out by over 25,000 volunteers in approximately 300 Red Cross chapters spread throughout the country. We fight to save lives and give hope around the world and in Sweden, every day. The Red Cross fundamental principles are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntarism, unity, and universality.
Area Coordinator for the Red Cross in Bergsjön
About Red Cross Gothenburg
Our local chapter, Gothenburg Chapter, has around 3,000 members and about 30 activities made possible and carried out through the commitment of over 380 volunteers. We work with, among other things, involuntary isolation, health and inclusion, basic humanitarian needs, disaster preparedness, second-hand operations, and fundraising. The chapter is led by a volunteer board and currently has four employees responsible for operational work.
Want to contribute to a more humane Gothenburg?
Red Cross Gothenburg is seeking an area coordinator who wants to strengthen our work in Bergsjön. You will be responsible for coordinating activities at our meeting place, developing local partnerships, and mobilizing volunteers. The role involves both strategic and operational work in close collaboration with residents, associations, authorities, and other local actors. You report to the Operations Manager.
You will become a key person in the development of the meeting place and work to create a safe, inclusive, and vibrant place where people can meet, engage, and take their own initiatives. Initially, you may lead certain activities yourself until volunteer capacity is in place.
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in people, who wants to engage both yourself and others in mission-driven activities. You enjoy collaborating with volunteers and colleagues to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere and working independently, sometimes being the only employee on site at the meeting place.
Responsibilities
You will, among other things:
- Coordinate and develop Red Cross's area-based work in Bergsjön.
- Initiate, develop, and strengthen activities within the Socially Sustainable Societies program in accordance with Red Cross fundamental principles and values.
- Recruit, introduce, and support volunteers.
- Plan and implement volunteer meetings and other activities.
- Build and maintain partnerships with residents, associations, authorities, and other actors.
- Manage and develop the meeting place's facilities.
- Participate in relevant networks and represent Red Cross locally.
- Work with activity planning, follow-up, reporting, and administration.
- Ensure that activities are conducted according to goals, budget, and Red Cross values.
We are looking for someone who
- Has post-secondary education in social work, political science, or equivalent.
- Has experience from mission-driven organizations, social work, or similar activities.
- Has experience in management, activity development, and coordination of volunteers.
- Is organized, administratively strong, and has good digital skills, preferably in Microsoft 365.
- Has knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues.
- Communicates well and preferably has experience with social media.
- Is analytical, proactive, and has the ability to create engagement and build relationships.
- Thrives with both independent work and team collaboration.
Meritorious
- Local knowledge or previous residence/work in Bergsjön or other disadvantaged areas.
- Established network among residents, organizations, and other actors in the area.
- Multilingualism.
- B-class driving license.
We Offer
- Meaningful work where you make a concrete difference for people.
- Opportunity to develop your leadership and build local engagement.
- A workplace with great commitment and clear ambitions.
- A chance to be part of the world's largest humanitarian movement.
Practical Information
The position is primarily based at the Red Cross meeting place in Bergsjön, with some work at Andra Långgatan in Gothenburg. The employment is a two-year fixed-term position on a full-time basis with the possibility of extension. Work in the evenings and on weekends occurs. Collective agreement via Fremia applies. An extract from the criminal record will be requested (Link to the Police's e-service).
Application
Swedish Red Cross strives to be an inclusive and equal organization with employees who contribute to diversity in perspective, experience, and background.
We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-14. Selection and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis; the position may be filled before the deadline, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Greatest weight will be placed on previous experience working or living in Bergsjön, personal suitability, and previous experience coordinating volunteers.
For further questions about the position, feel free to contact responsible recruiting manager Simon Kodelja at [email protected] or at 076-7023747, or Gothenburg Chapter Chair Katarina Thörnqvist at [email protected].
We warmly welcome your application - together we make a difference!
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Swedish Red Cross was founded in 1865 and is today Sweden's largest humanitarian volunteer organization. The most important Red Cross work is carried out by over 25,000 volunteers in approximately 300 Red Cross chapters spread throughout the country. We fight to save lives and give hope around the world and in Sweden, every day. The Red Cross fundamental principles are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntarism, unity, and universality.
Area Coordinator for the Red Cross in Bergsjön
About Red Cross Gothenburg
Our local chapter, Gothenburg Chapter, has…