Job Posting – Project Coordinator for the LEADER Project “Preserving Heritage Together”

1. Background and Project Description

The World Heritage Management of the Cultural Landscape Hallstatt–Dachstein / Salzkammergut intends to implement the LEADER project “Preserving Heritage Together.” The goal of the project is to raise awareness of and protect the regional cultural heritage of the Salzkammergut through participatory approaches and the involvement of the local population.

The Inner Salzkammergut is a World Heritage Site, distinguished by its cultural and natural elements worth preserving. The project “Preserving Heritage Together” documents these stories and characteristics by combining two ongoing heritage initiatives:

• Topothek Project: Creation of a multimedia online archive for historical media from private households in Bad Goisern, Hallstatt, Gosau, and Obertraun.
• Cultural Landscape Registry WHEIM: Development and population of a scientific cultural and natural landscape registry.

Both projects actively encourage citizen participation (collection cafés, research days, workshops) to gather images and stories across generations. This approach strengthens local identity, promotes regional awareness, and enables a vibrant, sustainable documentation of heritage while leveraging synergies and saving resources.

2. Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator

The project seeks a qualified Project Coordinator to ensure successful implementation with the following main tasks:

Project Management and Coordination:

• Support project leadership in overall coordination and management.
• Ensure project progress and adherence to timelines.
• Organize and conduct project and working group meetings.
• Communicate and coordinate with all project partners and stakeholders (municipalities, associations, local initiatives, etc.).

Content Support and Conception:

• Contribute to the conceptual development and content design of the project.
• Support and train citizen science teams in digitizing documents.
• Assist in developing concepts for (digital) documentation and interpretation of cultural heritage.
• Research and prepare relevant information.

Financial and Administrative Support:

• Assist in monitoring the project budget and financial management.
• Help prepare reports and accounting in accordance with LEADER guidelines.
• Document project progress.

Public Relations and Communication:

• Support external communication and public relations activities.
• Assist in creating informational materials (website content, social media posts, press releases).

3. Requirements

• University degree in media management/technology or a related field.
• Proven experience in project implementation, ideally within LEADER projects or other funded programs.
• Solid knowledge of media technology, digitization, cultural heritage, regional development, and participatory processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Structured, independent working style.
• Team-oriented with high commitment.
• Proficient in software applications (MS Office, Topothek, Photoshop, Lightroom, Vuescan Pro).
• Regional affiliation or understanding of the Salzkammergut is an advantage.

4. Scope and Type of Contract

The scope of work and exact terms will be determined during hiring. The position is offered as a project-based employment for the duration of the LEADER project “Preserving Heritage Together.”

5. Application Documents

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV with relevant references

6. Deadline and Contact

Please send your application documents by 31 August 2025 to:

Bernd Paulowitz
Email: gemeinsam@welterbe-salzkammergut.at

For questions, Bernd Paulowitz can be contacted at the above email address.