SOS Humanity is a non-governmental search and rescue organisation operating in the central Mediterranean with the rescue ship Humanity 1 and, in future, also with Humanity 2. Founded in Berlin in 2015, SOS Humanity has rescued almost 40,000 people from distress at sea. Our vision is a world in which everyone’s human rights are respected, and no one is forced to drown while fleeing across the sea.

We are currently looking for two

Marine Crewing Managers (m/f/d) (80-100%)

Your role:

As a Marine Crewing Manager, you will be part of the Crewing Team and, together with a second colleague, will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the maritime crew throughout the entire deployment cycle – from recruitment and onboarding to permanent crew support, as well as follow-up and process improvement. You will work closely with the head of the crewing team as well as further internal departments such as Operations, Finance, Communications, and Administration. At the same time, you will maintain regular communication with the management team on board as well as with external partners, authorities, and maritime networks. The role requires a high degree of flexibility and willingness to travel, particularly for on-board assignments related to crew changes and feedback meetings.

Your tasks:

• Planning, recruiting and coordinating the maritime crew members
• Screening applications and conducting interviews, including verifying references and certificates
• Organising onboarding processes, drafting contracts, maintaining crew lists and making travel bookings
• Acting as the point of contact for crew members before, during and after assignments
• Supporting training sessions, meetings and structured feedback processes
• Organising and conducting briefings, debriefings and crew welfare activities
• Preparing and checking payroll statements and ensuring structured document management
• Collaborating with authorities, the payroll providers and other external partners
• Contributing to the further development of processes, checklists, and training and awareness materials
• Drafting and publishing job advertisements (DE/EN)

Your profile:

• Strong communication skills and a passion for working closely with a diverse range of people
• Experience in crewing, HR administration, operational coordination or similar areas
• Willingness to travel regularly to Syracuse, Italy (approximately five times per year)
• A structured, independent and reliable approach to work
• Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously and set priorities
• A collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
• Very good written and spoken German and English language skills
• Confident use of digital tools and common applications
• Ideally, experience in the maritime sector or in working with international teams
• Interest in humanitarian work and operational processes

We offer:

• A responsible and meaningful job in a dynamic non-governmental organisation with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours and the option of hybrid working
• A modern workplace in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg
• Starting salary in accordance with our internal salary structure: €3,300-3,600 gross per month, depending on professional experience and social factors, if applicable
• A discount on the Deutschland-Ticket, plus a monthly mobility allowance of €25 via the Probonio benefits app
• Opportunities for further development, including an annual training budget
• An initial two-year fixed-term contract with the intention of extension

SOS Humanity is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and respectful working environment. We actively support a society free from racism and discrimination and explicitly welcome applications from people who experience structural disadvantage or are underrepresented.

We look forward to receiving your detailed application (cover letter, CV, relevant references) by 24 May 2026 in a single PDF file to jobs.berlin@sos-humanity.org. Please include “Marine Crewing Manager, your possible start date” in the subject line of your email.

We reserve the right to contact and interview applicants before the deadline.