Administrative Assistant

About Foodwatch

As a food watchdog, Foodwatch Netherlands—part of theinternational Foodwatch organization—exposes food-related abuses and uses our campaigns to call on the food industry and the government to take action!

In Amsterdam, we work with a small team of ten people who are dedicated to improving consumers’ right to safe, fair, and healthy food. Among other things, we fight against hazardous substances in our food, advocate for independent food science, and push for a ban on marketing to children. As a food watchdog, we expose food scandals, tackle fraud and conflicts of interest, and call out deceptive practices.

We are looking for an administrative assistant (16 hours)

To keep pace with our organization’s growth, we are looking for an administrative assistant to join our fundraising team. In this role, you will help ensure that our financial and donor-related administrative tasks and communications are handled accurately and in a timely manner. This data forms the foundation for our fundraising efforts and enables us to carry out our campaigns, because our donors make our work possible.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Processing and managing changes to the donor database;
• Assisting the fundraiser with tracking statistics and results;
• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence: You will serve as the first point of contact for our organization and respond to the most common emails and questions;
• Verifying, processing, and managing invoices for the financial department;
• Help us come up with ideas for improving our administrative processes.

Who are you?

• You can work independently and take responsibility for your own schedule;
• You are flexible and can easily switch between different tasks as priorities shift amid the fast-paced nature of current events;
• You are a team player and help foster a positive work environment within a small, dedicated team;
• You have proven experience in administrative work, preferably in a membership or donor-related setting and/or in financial administration;
• You are proficient in Excel, accounting, and CRM systems;
• You work with precision and a focus on customer service;
• You have a good command of Dutch and English.

What do we offer?

• Working for an inspiring and committed organization that values diversity;
• A casual work environment with an office in downtown Amsterdam. Option to work (partly) from home;
• A position for 16 hours per week, with a gross salary ranging from €3,046 to €3,699 based on a full-time 40-hour workweek, a work-from-home allowance, a pension plan, a personal development budget, and reimbursement for travel expenses.

As an employer, Foodwatch maintains an equal opportunity policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels at home. Foodwatch is looking for employees who are engaged, enterprising, and curious by nature. In this regard, we do not discriminate based on cultural background, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

Do you see yourself in the person we're looking for? Then apply now! 

Please send an email with your cover letter and resume, or any questions, to anke.bakker@foodwatch.nl, addressed to Anke Bakker. The application deadline is May 4, 2026.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.