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Paid possition: Hostel construction manager

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The experience

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Before you read further, please note:

This is a paid professional position designed for individuals who meet at least one of the following:

✅ A university degree in construction or a closely related field
OR
✅ At least 2–3 years of hands-on experience in construction work and construction site/project management
AND
✅ A valid driving license (international preferred; if not, we help convert your national to EU driving licence)

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pub Crawls: Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Russian

Over 21 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

🏘️ About the Project:
We are building a network of creative hostels across Slovakia, restoring and transforming historical buildings into warm, social, and modern spaces for travelers from all over the world.

As our Construction Site Manager, you’ll play a key role in the success of these renovation projects. While you won't be doing the manual construction work yourself, your role will be essential in ensuring that the site runs efficiently and nothing falls behind schedule.

You’ll be responsible for:
- Supervising daily work of construction workers
- Organizing and purchasing building materials
- Solving logistical problems and preventing delays
- Communicating with suppliers, managing inventory
- Following renovation plans (we’re also open to your ideas and improvements!)
- Keeping construction progress aligned with deadlines

🧳 What We Offer:
You’ll receive far more than just a paycheck. We want you to feel like part of our movement — a growing international family bringing new life to neglected buildings.

✅ Financial & Legal:
- Up to €1000/month depending on performance and weekly hours
- Assistance with legal documentation and long-term stay in the European Union
- Professional certificate or reference letter upon successful completion
- Future opportunities for long-term roles in project leadership as we expand
- A personal car at your disposal, including for use on your free days
A local Slovak SIM card with mobile data and call access
- Reliable Wi-Fi and workspace access, if you want to learn or work on personal projects

✅ Social Life & Culture:
Be part of a friendly, international hostel community
Spend your evenings and weekends in our already-operating hostels, mingling with travelers and volunteers
Discover Slovakia’s mountains, hot springs, castles

Activities & Shift

🌍 Why Slovakia?
Located in the heart of Europe, Slovakia is an underrated gem — rich in history, nature, and authenticity. It's affordable, welcoming, and ideally placed between Austria, Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

By joining us, you're not just helping with a renovation — you’re taking part in a creative revival of forgotten architecture and helping build something sustainable, soulful, and long-lasting. You’ll be making a tangible mark on a country that still has room for dreamers and doers.

🛠️ Activities and Shifts
Weekly schedule: approx. 50 hours across 5–6 days (some flexibility required)

- Work is mostly on-site coordination and supervision rather than physical labor
- Expect a mix of independent tasks (material runs, logistics) and team interaction (guiding workers)
- Start and end times depend on project stage, but usually follow standard daytime hours
- Role includes frequent driving, occasional weekend oversight, and fast problem-solving
- You'll have access to a car and mobile connection to support your work
- Shifts are generally full-day, with breaks coordinated by you based on task priorities

Rules

👷 Are You the One?
We’re looking for someone who is:

- Practical and independent
- Skilled in construction or site logistics
- Ready to lead and solve problems on the fly
- Willing to commit for at least 6 months
- Comfortable with long working weeks (~50 hours)

If you're ready to help us build the future of hospitality in Central Europe, apply now and become a cornerstone of our mission.