The posting
Events and Operations Coordinator at Global Platform Aarhus (30 hours/week)
Are you passionate about bringing people together, coordinating events, and making sure things run smoothly behind the scenes? Do you enjoy building communities and creating meaningful volunteer experiences? Then you might be our new Events and Operations Coordinator at Global Platform Aarhus.
About the role
Global Platform Aarhus is Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke's hub for volunteering, activism, and global engagement in Aarhus. Through our café, events, workshops, and volunteer activities, we create opportunities for people to connect, learn, and take action.
We're looking for an organized and people-oriented coordinator to help run our community house and lead one of our most important volunteer initiatives.
Around 50% of the role is dedicated to our partnership with Roskilde Festival, where Global Platform Aarhus recruits, prepares, and supports volunteers working as Service Hosts. You will be responsible for the entire volunteer journey, from recruitment and onboarding to community building and coordination.
The other 50% focuses on events, café operations, bookings, and supporting the daily life of Global Platform Aarhus.
Key responsibilities
- Roskilde Festival volunteer coordination (50%)
- Lead recruitment and onboarding of Service Host volunteers
- Plan and facilitate information meetings and volunteer training
- Coordinate volunteer communication and engagement throughout the year
- Build and maintain a strong volunteer community
- Act as the primary contact for volunteers and key stakeholders
- Evaluate and develop our volunteer recruitment and retention efforts
Operations and events (50%)
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the café
- Manage venue and meeting bookings
- Plan and deliver events, workshops, and community activities
- Support kitchen operations, purchasing, and practical tasks
- Recruit and support volunteers across Global Platform activities
- Help ensure that Global Platform Aarhus remains a welcoming and vibrant community space
We are looking for someone who
- Has experience with volunteer coordination, events, operations, community engagement, or project management
- Enjoys working with and motivating volunteers
- Is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Thrives in both practical and administrative tasks
- Builds strong relationships and communicates well with diverse groups of people
- Speaks and writes English fluently. Danish is an advantage but not a requirement
- Experience from NGOs, festivals, community spaces, cafés, or cultural organisations is a plus.
What we offer
- A meaningful role with significant responsibility and ownership
- The opportunity to lead a major volunteer programme connected to Roskilde Festival
- A varied workday combining operations, events, and community building
- An international and mission-driven work environment
- A passionate network of volunteers, colleagues, and partners
- Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development
Terms of employment
The position is 30 hours per week and based in Aarhus, Denmark. Evening and weekend work should be expected, particularly around events and festival activities.
Salary and employment conditions are based on qualifications and the relevant collective HK agreement.
How to apply
Please submit your application and CV no later than 17/11 2026.
Interviews will take place throughout December, and we may invite candidates for interviews before the application deadline. The expected start date is 1 January 2027.
For questions about the position, please contact Mads Dahl Thomsen, GP Manager, [email protected], 25121224.
About Global Platform Aarhus
Global Platform Aarhus is part of Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke and ActionAid Denmark. We bring people together through volunteering, activism, learning, and community engagement, creating opportunities for local and global change.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.



