Description of the work location:

The position will be based at Gjøvik Volunteer Center, currently at the Biri branch. The position reports to the operations manager. We are looking for a dedicated and organized employee with a strong commitment to continuing and developing our work in Biri. Experience and expertise in working with diverse target groups, as well as personal suitability, will be emphasized.

Gjøvik Volunteer Center aims to help create social gathering places for individuals of various ages and from different target groups, and to serve as a “hub” for organizations and other volunteer work in the municipality of Gjøvik. In addition, the Volunteer Center rents out facilities and organizes several major annual events, such as Volunteer Day in downtown Gjøvik.

The Gjøvik Volunteer Center is constantly evolving and currently has five branches: Sentrum, Hunndalen, Biri, Snertingdal, and Øverby. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the Volunteer Center’s activities in Biri.

• Administration and some financial oversight of the branch.

• Recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers for our own activities.

• Assisting with the development and marketing of our activities.

• Help promote our activities as safe, open, and inclusive meeting places.

• Take a methodical approach to target groups and the development of activities. 

• Facilitate collaboration with other relevant stakeholders.

• Participate in the planning and implementation of joint events organized by Gjøvik Volunteer Center.

Qualifications:

• Relevant higher education from a college or university.

• Documented experience may compensate for the educational requirement.

• Experience with relationship-building work.

• Experience providing training and guidance.

• Preferably project work/management and/or practical experience with volunteer work and organizational work.

• Good knowledge of and experience with using ICT tools.

• Very good written and oral communication skills in Norwegian.

• Class B driver’s license, with the ability to use your own car.

• A valid police clearance certificate must be presented.

Personal qualities:

• Ability to mentor and motivate volunteers and participants. 

• Ability to collaborate well with others and share knowledge, experiences, and information.

• Ability to work independently and thrive when structuring and planning one’s own daily routine. 

• Strong ability to work in a goal- and results-oriented manner. 

• Strong ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize your own tasks.

• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships and networks.

• Personal suitability will be emphasized. 

We offer:

• Meaningful and exciting work at the Volunteer Center. 

• Dedicated colleagues and a broad network of contacts in a diverse municipality.

• Good pension and insurance plans.

• The employment relationship is governed by the collective bargaining agreement(s) in effect at any given time within the organization. 

Some irregular working hours, including evening and weekend work, are to be expected.

Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. Section 11 of the Public Administration Act. This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list.

Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.

Applications must be submitted:

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system.

We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.