About the Organisation

Open Cultural Center promotes the right to mobility for migrants in vulnerable situations, from the moment a person decides or is forced to migrate until they achieve labour market integration in Europe. Our work focuses on:

• Non-formal education, guidance, and psychosocial support in first-reception regions.

• Tailored socio-labour pathways in the tech and rural sectors.

• Advocacy for safe and legal pathways through employment channels from countries of origin or first asylum.

Our main office is in Barcelona, with a team of 15–20 staff and 50–100 volunteers. Alongside our work in Greece, our main activities in Barcelona include:

• Free web and cloud development bootcamp (MigraCode).

• Community for women and non-binary people in tech (CodeWomen+).

• Community-building programme between locals and refugees (Refugees Welcome).

• Rural empowerment programme for young migrants (Youth4All).

• Language school (Language Lab).

More information: openculturalcenter.org

Role Purpose

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Tech Events Management Assistant to join our team in Barcelona.
The role supports CodeWomen+, a programme for migrant women and non-binary people seeking to build their career in the tech sector. The project focuses on inclusion and employability through technical training, networking events, and collaboration with tech companies.

You will help organise events and sessions that strengthen digital skills and community building among participants.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the organisation of events and training workshops, including logistics, materials, and participant management.

• Coordinate with participants and partner companies to ensure a positive and enriching experience.

• Manage logistics to ensure smooth delivery of activities and efficient use of resources.

• Encourage active participation and networking within the community.

• Teach basic digital skills (computer use, internet navigation, email, word processors, etc.).

• Assist in developing educational materials and digital resources adapted to participants’ needs.

• Provide individual support to learners during classes and remotely.

• Support the wider team and participate in organisational activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in event organisation (design, implementation, follow-up).

• Strong digital and office tool skills (e.g. Notion, Google Docs, Slack, Airtable, Gmail).

• Teaching or training experience.

• Confident public speaking.

• Professional Spanish and English.

• Strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.

• Proactive, autonomous, and comfortable working in multicultural settings.

• Availability to adapt your schedule to events and training sessions (mornings and occasionally evenings).

Desirable

• Advanced IT skills (web design, programming).

• Knowledge of Catalan or Arabic.

• Experience working with vulnerable communities.

• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

ACOL Programme Requirements

This role is part of the Treball i Formació – ACOL 2025 programme (SOC).
Applicants must:

• Be a non-EU migrant.

• Hold a temporary residence and work permit granted through social-rooting (arraigo social) based on a pre-contract issued under this programme.

• Have a valid authorisation at the time of signing the employment contract.

Priority will be given to candidates in situations of particular vulnerability (as defined in the programme), including:
5+ years in Catalunya; dependants; homelessness; survivors of gender-based violence or trafficking; young care leavers; failed asylum claims; people with disabilities; people 45+ or 25-; and people facing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Working Conditions

• Full-time contract (38.5 hours/week) for 1 year.

• Salary: €20,000–€21,000 gross/year.

• Start date: March 2025.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, with up to two days of remote work.

• Holidays: 30 working days per year (42 calendar days).

How to Apply

Submit your CV using the application link by 30 September 2025, choosing “Tech Events Management Assistant – Job Position”. OCC may close the application process early if sufficient eligible applications are received.