Social Manager
Coordinator for social projects
Fields of activity | Social Manager
As a social manager, you’ll be responsible for organizational and administrative tasks in the social sector. For example, you may manage social organizations, counseling centers, or youth facilities. You’ll also plan and oversee social projects, with a particular focus on supporting disadvantaged groups and ensuring these initiatives are as effective as possible.
Your responsibilities as a social manager will include business-related decisions, from planning funding through grants and donations to managing invoices and public relations efforts. In addition, you’ll often coordinate employees and monitor the quality of projects and services.
Personal requirements | Social Manager
- Economic knowledge
- Social competence and empathy
- Strong communication and assertiveness
- Operational readiness
- Reliability and a sense of responsibility
Path to the profession | Social Manager
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Take the testPotential jobs | Social Manager
As a social manager, you can find work across all sectors of the economy thanks to your business management skills, but you’ll be particularly specialized in the social field. Potential employers include social and educational organizations and institutions, for example, at youth centers, nursing and retirement homes, daycare facilities, and counseling centers. You may also find employment at interest groups, non-profit organizations, or public authorities such as youth welfare or social services offices.