Ashoka : Ashoka Austria – Program Manager – Vienna

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    5 hours ago
  • Category:
    Management and Strategy, Programme and Project Management
  • Deadline:
    20/12/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Position at Ashoka
Do you want to join a dynamic, inspiring team working towards an “Everyone a Changemaker” world as part of Ashoka, the international home for system-changing social entrepreneurs and impact-driven changemakers?
We work with leading social entrepreneurs, corporations, the finance industry, and public institutions to address the world’s toughest problems. We cover topics ranging from civic engagement and full economic citizenship to youth, environment, health and human rights. And we’re on an ambitious mission: to change whole mindsets and systems towards an “Everyone a Changemaker”-world. A world where everyone can embrace their agency, live with dignity, has the skills to solve problems, and creates positive change for the common good.
Ashoka Austria launched the youth program ‘Generation Changemaker’, driven by the purpose of every young person self-identifying as a changemaker. Learn more about it here: https://www.ashoka.org/de-at/program/generation-changemaker.
We’re looking for a program manager to carry out this mission and lead the program’s growth, foster partnerships, and empower young changemakers to create lasting impact.
HERE IS YOUR CHALLENGE:
  • Strategically advancing our work with young changemakers and related programs, including new formats, partners, and events.

  • Developing new partnerships and initiatives with our partner organizations and youth across Austria and other countries.

    Engage in fundraising and business development for our current work and future endeavors

  • Promoting the visibility of young Changemakers in the public through media work and media partners.

  • Coordinating and implementing workshops, networking events, webinars, and other activities for young Changemakers.

  • Representing Ashoka Austria at events and expanding our Ashoka network.

  • Participating in further Ashoka activities.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTREPRENEURIAL INDIVIDUAL, WHO
  • has at least 5 years of professional experience.
  • ideally has experience in working with youth.
  • has built and/or led programs and entrepreneurial initiatives.
  • has intercultural competence, since the project has strong ties to Switzerland, Liechtenstein and other European countries.
  • has strong implementation and organizational skills (including working digitally).
  • has great command of German & English.
  • has interest in social entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.
  • is highly organized, structured, and motivated.
  • is proactive and solution oriented.
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • entrepreneurial freedom combined with working for an internationally renowned organisation (Ashoka has been ranked 7th on NGO Advisor´s annual list of the world´s most impactful social good organizations 2024)
  • 40 hours/week
  • starting gross monthly salary of 3200 EUR (14x), with potential for overpayment based on qualifications and experience, aligned with our global salary framework
  • free participation in the Ashoka Visionary Program
  • remote & flexible working arrangements
  • a working space at Schottenring 16, 1010 Wien, Alte Börse
  • start date: March 2025
In your application, please share your changemaker story and your motivation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Application deadline: 31.01.2025

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements