Association Manager (f/m/d)

European Trails e.V. unites Europe’s trail management organisations, regardless of their outdoor activity. We are the European chapter of the World Trails Network (WTN).

European Trails e.V., also co-founded by Hartmut Wimmer, is looking for a highly motivated, well-organised and implementation-driven individual to manage the operations of our non-profit association. If you are passionate about sustainability, enjoy working independently and are comfortable combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution, we would be happy to hear from you.

At European Trail e.V. you will be responsible for the operational management of the registered non-profit association and will support the volunteer board in all organisational, administrative and communication-related matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Independent management of the association’s day-to-day operations
• Support and assistance to the volunteer board
• Preparation, management and monitoring of the annual budget
• Administration of membership fees and management of the association’s bank account
• Preparation of accounting documents, payroll records and annual financial statements
• Coordination of formal reporting obligations and association-related requirements
• Maintenance and further development of the website
• Management of the LinkedIn profile and newsletter
• Membership acquisition, member communication and CRM management
• Organisation of events, workshops and board participation in conferences
• Preparation, submission and management of funding applications and funded projects

You are highly organised, proactive and motivated by sustainability-related topics. You should bring:

• Several years of professional experience in comparable roles, such as association management, NGO management, project management, administration and/or communications
• Familiarity with association law and a basic understanding of contract law are a plus
• An academic degree in a relevant field
• Strong intrinsic motivation and interest in sustainability, nature, mobility, tourism and/or social transformation
• Independent, structured and reliable working style
• Strong implementation skills and pragmatic problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills in spoken, written and visual formats
• Native-level German, Professional-level English
• Confident use of digital tools, office applications, CRM systems and communication platforms