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Job opportunity – Project Manager

We are hiring !

Do you dream to join the permaculture movement and experience a community lifestyle? Help us create a meaningfull change and fight for biodiversity!

Dio Pigadia is an eco-project created in 2019 in South Peloponnese, Greece, following the principles and philosophy of Permaculture. It is an experimental place where we work on creating a sustainable system where people live in harmony with nature.

We are a community of around 10 people, short and long term volunteers. We experiment knowledge-sharing, self-organisation and community life style. 

We fight for biodiversity, local production, self sufficiency, alternative farming…. We want to reinforce our local bonds with the local community and tourists to grow awareness and offer an alternative to the destructive lifestyle of our times.

Dio Pigadia, a project dedicated to nature, an alternative for the future !

We are looking for a passionate, easy socially, Greek native speaker to manage the administrative aspects of our project and take a key part in our adventure. 

You will work closely with the Dio Pigadia team to collaboratively make decisions around what, when and how programs happen, in alignment with our mission. At Dio Pigadia, the decision making process always includes the team: We try to have as much as possible an horizontal organisation. So, you will be fully involved in the decisions making on every level.

  Main mission includes :

  • Coordinating and collaborating with Dio Pigadia Project staff and partners for programming : you will run this project with us!
  • Managing the Greek administration : legal / taxes / accounting …
  • Participating in program-related fundraising efforts related to European subventions/ financing; 

  Secondary tasks :

  • Building local relationships and partnerships in the Messinia area ;
  • Events organisation : Friday’s open day, festivals…;

  Required skills : 

  • Fluent in English
  • Being able to work independently as well as in collaboration with the community 
  • Strong communication skills
  • Being flexible and solution focused
  • Genuine interest in equitable and resilient community structures

Secondary skills are welcome, such as social media, videomaker, gardening, DIY expert, cooking /processing food… – all skills are welcome ! We value relevant life experiences that demonstrate qualifications as much as we do education.

We offer a 20 h/week, with flexible organisation !

Proper house and food included, nice area and best veggies from the garden !

Many other advantages that we can discuss together. 

Application on : https://forms.gle/Liyb6pppGegWd7bi9

For more about us, check our instagram and website : www.dio-pigadia.com 

You can join us by e-mail on contact@dio-pigadia.com

and on Jules’s phone +306987306255 

What others think about us

  • Avatar Lucia Christ ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    Dio Pigadia...what a place!
    I came as a volunteer to stay for six weeks and it turned out to be such a great and interesting time. Learning "little"     … More farming skills, building a relationships with all the animals around, laughing at the shared meals with all the other volunteers, getting an image about how we can treat our environment in a sustainable way...
    I would definitely recommend joining for some time as a volunteer or just looking by to enjoy some veggies and olive oil!
    Thanks for this experience Dio Pigadia and Jules, the "Master of Mesochori" (and the "chef" of the farm, but don't call him that ;)!
  • Avatar Noel Gilmartin ★★★★★ 6 months ago
    I recently visited with our family during the August peak, when the farm is open to visitors on Friday evenings.
    It was a perfect evening and the atmosphere     … More in this secluded, elevated location with the beautiful evening sky and stunning countryside, with views all around was truly magical. You could feel the presence of the ancients who surely farmed these hills before us!
    On arrival we received a really friendly welcome from Jules, the principal, who immediately invited us on a tour of the farm and was keen to explain everything about the philosophy of the operation.
    Jules, a Frenchman, is the kind of charismatic, almost messianic, personality that you can connect with right away.  He's a great communicator and a very open person who has great enthusiasm and energy for this project. He doesn't have fixed ideas about how the farm, which is still in the early stages of development, should proceed. He knows he's doing, but seems very open to ideas and suggestions - for example a volunteer had recently set up a website and social media presence for the farm.
    Jules is passionate above all about farming sustainably, and you can see this from the mulching on the soil (contrasting with the usual ploughing / cultivation).
    But the overall impression on this particular evening was of serenity and harmony of people together with nature.
    The products on offer taste fantastic - e.g. organic peppers & varieties of tomatoes, aubergines, and jars of ratatouille, tomato paste, olive oil... wow!
    Jules is also aware of the current alignment of Dio Pigadia with the post-Covid zeitgeist - the great awakening or reset of values - that life is more than the corporate 9 to 5,  (a bit like the Woodstock generation?), and there's a better partnership with nature to be achieved, especially through the smart use of technology now at our disposal. Volunteers work on the farm and for a variety of tasks - the perfect environment to experience nature, sustainable farming and companionship. Pay a visit and see for yourself!
  • Avatar Jan Schulz ★★★★★ 4 months ago
    We stayed in dio pigadia for one month, it was our first time as volunteers and it could not have been better!
    To cook everyday with fresh vegetables from     … More the garden, eat the freshest (and maybe best) olive oil, work with our hands and always be surrounded by animals was
    fantastic.
    We also learned much about permaculture, biodiversity, sustainability, to compost and to cook marmelade or peti mezi, the nectar of the greek gods.
    However, for us the best and also most in depth experience was to talk with other peoples from all over the world and especially with Jules about our western society, climate change, to learn to question the way we live in every aspect and to get new ideas for the future.
    So it was a really enriching stay and we are full of respect for Jules, his project and his vigour to try to spread his ideas.
    We totally recommend to visit the farm when you are in greece and we hope to come back one time!! Thanks Jules.
    Inga and Jan
  • Avatar Hugo Prd ★★★★★ a month ago
    We worked there as volonteers for a month and it was truely an amazing adventure! Such a good atmosphere and filled with nice people. We learned a lot … More ans had some small responsabilities in the community, which is a thing we loved.
    Jules is so welcoming and always ready to share about his project!
    We miss you already and can't wait to come back!! Love
    Julie and Hugo
  • Avatar Theresa Aston ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Very impressive small-scale farm in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The olive oil they produce is the best I’ve ever had, as well as the tomatoes, eggplant… … More everything here is delicious! Truly a (healthy) culinary experience! The owner Jules is a very inspiring guy with a refreshing philosophy of what sustainable living entails. Don’t miss an opportunity to visit! Definitely worth it for the delicious food, friendly animals, and beautiful community :)
  • Avatar Hans Van Dam ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    The combination sailor and landman is a common one on the islands in the Netherlands (in the old days). It was very nice to see Jules recalling that principle … More in Greece again.
    He is equally good and dedicated to both.
    His dedication is seen for sailing in the beautiful work he did on his wooden sailboat and even more in his diligence with which he started and developed this lovely Dio Pigadia 9km from the sea.
    Using old and often forgotten principles of cultivating the earth and crop, he developed the most fantastic veggie garden and olive tree orchard.
    He is the one giving you biological olive oil and vegetables with the real taste they should have and nutritional value that mono culture farmers have long time forgotten.
    And for volunteers: the relaxed atmosphere Jules and your colleagues have on Dio Pigadia is enough reason to apply for a place where you can learn about permaculture.
    It was a real pleasure to meet you and I wish you all succes you deserve. Good Luck.
    Hans, Zephyr
  • Avatar Marie Weiller ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    A little piece of heaven that also shows that another model of food production is possible: delicious vegetables, fruits, olive oil, cheeses, herbs... … More are produced and prepared with the help of nature at its best - balanced, generous and smart. This kind of environment brings out the best in people. I recommend going for a visit and seeing it with your own eyes.
  • Avatar Franciska Suryapranata ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    Such an amazing place! A must see. Especially to see that another world is possible!! So much love and attention has been put in it. Great veggies, olive … More oil and other home made products. Go and see and taste and experience!! (And meet skordo and vuno!!)
  • Avatar Joel Burghardt (Lightweb Media) ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    I can recommend this Place! We had a unique experience with great people from all around the world, fresh fruits, gardening, animals
  • Avatar Sani ★★★★★ 7 months ago
    I was lucky to spend two months volunteering in this amazing farm and see it build up moment to moment! A tribute to all permaculture principles. If the … More road takes you there, just make sure you visit and say hello to Jules for me! Love you guys 💋💋💜💜