Why Wombat’s

At Wombat’s, we don’t just run hostels - our mission is to create places that inspire people. We believe we can achieve this by fostering an open-minded and empathic atmosphere, where everyone is welcomed, respected, and valued.

We take pride in providing our guests with great service, high quality, and a safe and clean environment, but we want to go beyond that: By inviting everyone to become part of our community, staff and guests alike, we want to share our passion for travelling and create new bonds between people from around the world.

Core tasks

· Embodying the core values of Wombat’s and a passion for hosting

· Supporting the Hostel Manager in administrative tasks, including accounting and documentation, scheduling, financial reporting, coordinating maintenance requests and ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards

· Acting as a point of contact for cross-departmental coordination and coordinating internal communication

· Supporting quality and reputation management

· Taking responsibility for areas or projects in coordination with the Hostel Manager

· Providing operational support during staff shortages or special events

· Acting as the deputy of the hostel manager during absences and temporarily taking over their responsibilities

Required competences

· Hosting mindset – Incorporating Wombat’s values into operational work

· Reliability and responsibility in completing assigned tasks thoroughly and on time

· Organisational skills – Ability to manage multiple tasks, processes, and deadlines

· Attention to detail - Ensuring accuracy and quality in administrative work

· Communication - Clear and respectful exchange with team members and partners

· Flexibility – Ability to adapt to changing priorities and daily needs

· Problem-solving – Proactive approach to resolving operational challenges

· Technical and digital competence – Confident handling of common tools and systems

· Basic understanding of legal, safety, and building-related regulations

· Excellent skills in German and in English (in speaking and writing).

Our offer

· A gross salary of € 3,200 per month

· Access to employee discounts and perks, including discounted accommodation in all Wombat’s hostels (Vienna, Budapest, London, Munich, Leipzig), also possible for friends and family members

· Opportunities for professional and personal development thanks to our internal training programme – WomAcademy.

· The opportunity to work in an exciting yet relaxed environment, meeting new people from all over the world

· The chance to be a part of a fun and energetic team of like-minded individuals

· Working hours: 40 hrs./week

· Start of work: As soon as possible

If the above applies to you and you are interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your application including motivation letter until the 14th of September.

Katharina Jäger
Hostel Manager