Association Manager (f/m/d)

What makes Outdooractive unique worldwide 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). "Only by taking new paths you leave visible marks." Hartmut Wimmer, Founder Outdooractive 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. Your new job 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 How you can convince us of your qualities 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 What we offer you A meaningful role in a European non-profit environment A high degree of autonomy and room for initiative Collaboration with a committed volunteer board The opportunity to actively contribute to sustainability-related topics Flexible working arrangements by agreement About us At Outdooractive, we combine technology, nature, and innovation – with the goal of developing the world’s largest digital travel guide.