Communications Officer
(min. 32 hours. for 6 months with possibility for extension)
Are you ready to use your creative talent and communication skills for a fast-growing, purpose-driven organization? And do you want to join and support the global landscape restoration movement? Then read further on!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven communications officer, who is passionate about creating a more regenerative world and motivated to support our Development and Communications team to get our story across to a diverse pool of audiences through inspiring events and creative content.
You will be joining Development and Communications team, which consists of the Marketing & Communications, Fund mobilization and Policy teams. You will be working directly with the Marketing & Communications team, consisting of the Communications Manager, Content Lead, Content Creator and Development & Communications (Events & PR) Project Manager.
Your responsibilities:
- Supporting the team in implementing the new brand identity in existing and new communication materials/channels to increase brand awareness and ensure brand consistency;
- Responsible for managing design and copywriting processes for specific projects;
- Supporting with event management processes;
- Supporting with media and PR work, for example, occasionally supporting with writing press releases, media monitoring, composing media lists via our PR tool, etc.;
- Supporting creative ideation and content production (basic writing and design work) for Commonland’s digital channels (social, website, newsletter) in coordination with the Content Creator and Content Lead;
- Supporting the team in project management, market and content research, and team development/structures, etc
We hope you’re eager to learn and willing to grow – we are there to support you to develop your communications and content skills!
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Has a Bachelor and/or Master's degree in any relevant field of study – whether social sciences and humanities, environmental studies, or other. You do not have to have studied Marketing, Communications, or Business Studies!
- Has 1-2 years of working experience in a dynamic and professional organization in communications – preferably an international organization.
- Has excellent English language skills - both speaking and writing; additional languages are a plus;
- Experience using mainstream professional digital tools – notably Microsoft Office suite. Preferably some experience with common project management tools – like Asana, Monday.com, Trello, etc.;
- Graphic design, videography and/or motion graphics skills are a plus (even if only experience working with Canva), but not required;
- Is passionate and knowledgeable about sustainability and/or landscape restoration, and has some understanding of the key debates around climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, etc.;
- Good project management skills, with an eye for detail but able to oversee multiple activities at once;
- Is a team player and likes working collaboratively;
- Is enthusiastic and motivated to work in a purpose-driven, international environment;
- You are eligible to work in the Netherlands - and able to move if you are not currently based here.
We offer you:
- The opportunity to create long-term environmental and social impact across continents;
- Possible travel to landscape projects, where relevant and feasible;
- A salary ranging from 2300 euro to 3500 euro (depending on the level of experience) and 31 holidays, based on 40 hours/week;
- A good pension scheme;
- A dynamic and international scale-up environment with passionate, enthusiastic team members;
- A generous yearly training budget to boost your skillset;
- We work in a hybrid setting, meaning working at least 50% from the office, where possible;
- Fun activities to get to know your colleagues better;
- Healthy Monday lunches, monthly drinks and culture days;
- A great office with good coffee and a stunning waterside view in the coolest area of Amsterdam: NDSM.
About Commonland
Commonland is a not-for profit organisation that believes our collective future depends upon our ability to restore landscapes and regenerate the Earth: our common land. With the support of many partners, Commonland supports local communities to carry out large-scale landscape restoration in their area. Empowered with the right tools and approach, we can transform landscapes to create more resilient ecosystems and societies.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you about why you believe you have what it takes to fill this position! If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Maaike de Koningh, HR Manager a.i., maaike.dekoningh@commonland.com. Please send in your information (up to you how you would like to apply) via the apply button below 24th of May 2023.
We believe it is essential to center a diversity of voices and experiences in our work. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with diverse identities and backgrounds.
