Community Organizer in Bratislava

We are looking for a Community Organizer who will work directly with members of migrant communities, map their needs, bring forward solutions, and support the development of active communities that can shape their environment.

Become a voice for your community within our team working to make Slovakia a better place for everyone.

The Community Organizer will primarily:

• build and strengthen relationships within migrant communities;

• map needs and gather inputs and perspectives from their community;

• identify barriers and challenges faced by migrants in Slovakia;

• collect and propose solutions and recommendations for improvement;

• actively participate in Mareena’s meetings and activities focused on systemic change in integration and inclusion;

• collaborate with the Community Engagement team and contribute to organizing activities and events;

• contribute to the development of joint recommendations, position statements, and advocacy outputs towards public and private institutions;

• identify and support potential new community organizers within their community.

We are looking for someone who:

• is proactive and motivated to create positive change;

• can build trust and work with diverse groups of people;

• is a good listener but also able to actively reach out and mobilize others;

• is comfortable working “in the field” and engaging directly with communities;

• has established connections within a specific migrant community (e.g. Vietnamese, Ukrainian, Iranian, Arabic-speaking, African communities, etc.) and understands its needs;

• can represent and advocate for their community towards organizations and public institutions;

• communicates sensitively, professionally, and with respect for diversity;

• is reliable, independent, and well-organized;

• has an interest in integration, inclusion, and public policy;

• has a working knowledge of Slovak and/or English;

• speaks the language of the community they represent.

Nice to have:

• experience in community work, facilitation, or advocacy;

• experience in the non-profit sector, public administration, or civic initiatives.

What We Offer

• meaningful work with a real impact on society;

• opportunity to co-create advocacy agendas and contribute to systemic change;

• collaboration with experts and organizations working in migration and integration;

• space for professional and personal development;

• flexible working hours adapted to your availability.