Communications expert

As a communications expert, you'll have a multifaceted role! You'll touch on marketing, PR, and communications. Internally, you'll contribute to and contribute to policy development. This includes drafting communications policy, developing an internal/external communications plan, and creating a development plan for our website and social media. Naturally, you'll also put these activities into practice. You'll also be involved in creating periodic newsletters, a volunteer newsletter, and writing website content.

In your role, you'll be the link between the Animal Food Bank and the media. You'll proactively contact journalists and editors from local media outlets, such as newspapers and television programs. Your job is to spread the word about the foundation, explaining it as effectively as possible and providing information. In addition to this regular role, you're also willing to occasionally visit distribution points on-site to see and understand who we serve and how we do our important work. This will allow you to get our message across even more effectively!

You also have a good command of Dutch, as writing press releases, newsletters, and other types of communication is also part of your responsibilities. We are a growing and active foundation, so we'll need to take regular action to ensure we get the spotlight.

What responsibilities do you have?

• You'll contribute to and develop our communications policy and plan, and you'll also help implement them.
• You are involved in the (further) development of our website, together with our online content manager and the board;
• It is your responsibility to proactively reach out to local media to generate positive publicity for the foundation;
• You ensure that the press and media are correctly informed about the foundation;
• You know what is going on within the foundation and proactively advise the board about potential communication expressions;
• You will ensure appropriate communication materials that contribute to the foundation's visibility. This involves close contact with the board and the online content manager.
• You are the first point of contact for the media from the foundation;
• Where necessary, you are the connecting link between the media and the foundation's board;
• You attend the biannual general volunteer meetings as much as possible, as well as other activities and events.

We are looking for:

• Someone who recognizes themselves in and acts according to our core values: Reliable, helpful and committed;
• Someone who has strong communication skills and is a great connector. You can convey a message effectively, both orally and in writing, using correct Dutch. You think carefully about your word choice and are confident when faced with difficult questions.
• Someone who can present convincingly to different target groups;
• Someone with a heart for pet welfare;
• Someone with flexible availability and deployability (everything in consultation);
• Someone for a longer period of time (at least 6 months);
• Someone with a lot of passion and hands-on dedication.

What do we offer you?

• A great and rewarding volunteer position at a fantastic foundation with committed volunteers;
• Annual outings, presents and meetings;
• You can take interesting courses and training for free through the Dierenlot Academy and other volunteer organizations;
• You are collectively insured through the municipality.

Does this sound appealing? Contact us soon! We look forward to hearing from you and would love to discuss the possibilities.