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Research & topic development
You identify the mental challenges that matter to young people today and translate current scientific findings for our work.
Permanent position
Be a WorldChanger
Mental Health & Prevention Expert
All genders · Part-time or full-time · Permanent · Remote-first in Germany, Austria, Switzerland · Start: immediately
Do you want to go beyond thinking about mental health in theory and develop programmes that truly reach young people?
Your role
As our Mental Health & Prevention Expert, you play a key part in shaping the professional direction of our work. You are the sparring partner for the Foundation Management on all subject-matter questions and make sure our programmes stay science-based, up to date, and close to the everyday reality of young people.
Your mindset
What makes you a WorldChanger
- You believe in the potential of young people and want your work to make a lasting difference.
- You are curious, open to new perspectives, and keen to grow both professionally and personally.
- You bring your own ideas, take ownership, and get things done pragmatically.
- You communicate clearly and enjoy working in a team.
- You work independently, in a structured and reliable way, even in a dynamic environment.
Your responsibilities
What you will drive
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Concept development
Together with the Foundation Management, you develop new topics and turn them into clear, interactive, age-appropriate modules, materials, and formats.
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Safeguarding & response guidelines
You develop clear guidelines for sensitive and challenging situations, giving our school teams confidence in how to act.
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Professional support
You train our regional experts and Activity Coaches and are their go-to person for subject-matter questions.
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NextGen school modules
You lead selected in-person and online modules and feed your experience back into their development.
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Communication
You develop and review professional content for our website, social media, and information materials.
Your profile
What you bring
- A degree in psychology, social pedagogy, social work, health sciences, or a related field
- Solid knowledge of mental health and prevention
- Experience working with children and teenagers, ideally including prevention or educational programmes
- The ability to translate scientific content into clear, age-appropriate, practical formats
- Confidence in handling sensitive topics and in distinguishing between prevention, counselling, and therapy
- Willingness to travel regularly for school modules, trainings, and other appointments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Willingness to provide an extended criminal record certificate or the equivalent document of your country.
What we offer
What you can look forward to
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A meaningful role with plenty of creative freedom, responsibility, and the chance to make a lasting difference
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A growing prevention programme that you will significantly shape
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Collaboration with committed school teams and inspiring role models
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Short decision paths, a strong network, and room for your ideas
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Flexible, mostly remote work, combined with varied assignments at schools and other in-person appointments across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
As a non-profit organisation, we direct our funds to where they create the greatest impact. Our compensation is therefore in line with the non-profit sector.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now
Send us your CV, your earliest possible start date, your preferred weekly hours, and your salary expectations directly via the form, or by email to: