Project manager wanted for the sponge region – your opportunity in the Bavarian Forest!

Project manager wanted for the sponge region – your opportunity in the Bavarian Forest!

The ILE Vorderer Bavarian Forest association is looking for a new project manager (m/f/d) for the Vorderer Bavarian Forest sponge region in order to advance regional development through an Integrated Rural Development Concept (ILEK). This was published on Brennberg's website on February 10, 2026. The special purpose association includes the communities of Altenthann, Bernhardswald, Brennberg, Michelsneukirchen, Rettenbach, Wald, Wiesent, Zell, Markt Falkenstein and the city of Wörth an der Donau.

The sought-after project manager will work part-time and will contribute to developing and implementing climate-resilient solutions for landscape water management. This includes close cooperation with regional actors such as citizens, farmers, communities and associations. The position is initially limited to two years, but can be extended for a further two years following an evaluation.

Tasks and requirements

The project manager's tasks include, among other things, identifying opportunities for action in the region and strengthening the actors through decentralized project groups. Information and communication work to activate farmers and citizens as well as establishing cooperation and coordinating a network of advisors are also part of the range of tasks.

The requirements for applicants include a degree at level 6 of the German Quality Framework (DQR) in relevant areas such as agriculture, forestry, water management or landscape planning. In addition, knowledge of water-storing agriculture and forestry as well as very good communication and team skills are required. Flexibility for weekend and evening work is also required.

Interested applicants

The position offers a varied job with flexible working hours and performance-related remuneration, which is based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD). Applications can be submitted by email until March 31, 2026 info@ile-vbw.de be sent. If you have any questions, please contact the ILE office on 09482/9403 71 or at the email address info@ile-vbw.de.

The association focuses on the sustainable development of the region and emphasizes the importance of cooperation between different actors in order to promote natural resources and the common good. Brennberg reports that the employees of the association play a key role in making the vision of the ILEK a reality.