All-around Communications Specialist

What will you be doing? 

• Conceiving, creating, and sharing inspiring (online) content to reinforce our mission. 
• Managing and optimizing our website so that visitors can quickly find what they're looking for. 
• Maintaining and growing our social media channels with engaging and relevant posts. 
• Setting up and coordinating (online) campaigns and advertisements through social media and media partners. 
• Creating and sending an engaging newsletter  
• Make smart use of tools such as Google Analytics, SEO, and SEA to expand our reach and impact. 
• Maintaining contact with agencies.  

What does your typical week look like? 

You start the week by planning the content calendar, thinking ahead about content for the coming period, and writing a compelling text for a post. You briefly check in with a colleague from project consulting. In the afternoon, you draft the first version of this month’s newsletter. On Tuesday, all your colleagues are in the office. Your calendar is full of meetings, so you’re well-informed about everything going on at Vfonds. You use Wednesday to really dive into the website based on the data from Google Analytics. You coordinate the optimization options with the web developer and write a clear briefing. On Thursday, a flyer needs to be created for a meeting, and you coordinate with colleagues and partners. In the afternoon, you visit a project site and interview the project organizer for an inspirational video that will go online tomorrow. You wrap up the week by answering questions on the social media accounts and preparing a few posts.  

What you bring to the table 

You are an enthusiastic communications professional who thrives on working on multiple projects at once. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you take pride in your work. With your experience in online marketing, you know exactly how to make an impact using the right platforms and tools. You also have a keen sense of what matters to the organization and are deeply committed to Vfonds’s mission. 

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position. 
• Skilled in both writing and visuals to effectively convey stories. 
• Experience with SEO, SEA, and Google Analytics. 
• A passion for data and the ability to translate it into clear reports and optimizations for more effective communication. 
• An active partner within the team in the area of online communication, with fresh ideas for expanding our reach. 
• Familiar with CMS, CRM, and marketing automation systems, preferably Craft, Salesforce, and Marketing Cloud. 

Where will you be working? 

Vfonds is a small organization with three departments: Project Consulting, Operations, and Communications. The atmosphere is informal, and we have lunch together in our cozy office in downtown Utrecht. For some relaxation during work, there’s a ping-pong table, and you can play a game of shuffleboard. You’ll be working in the Communications department as part of an informal team where there’s room for your ideas. Together with two other colleagues, you’ll handle all of Vfonds’s internal and external communications.  

 These are the terms of employment 

• This position is compensated according to Scale 8 of the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement (depending on education and experience, a minimum of €3,282 and a maximum of €4,983 per month based on a 36-hour workweek).   
• We operate under an Individual Choice Budget. This means you can decide for yourself how to use your vacation pay, year-end bonus, and overtime pay. 
• Working from home is possible if your job allows it. 
• Your travel expenses will, of course, be reimbursed.  
• Professional development opportunities.  
• The contract is for one year. If your performance is satisfactory, you may be offered a permanent contract.  

Interested? 

If you’re interested in this position, please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to sollicitatie@vfonds.nl. The application deadline is Friday, January 10, 2025. The application process consists of two rounds of interviews. The first round of interviews is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025. 

 If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact Karin Bakker, Acting Head of Communications. You can reach her at sollicitatie@vfonds.nl or by calling the main number at 030-2006833. 

Vfonds works with, on behalf of, and for everyone. We value diversity and inclusion. We invite anyone who fits the profile to apply. 

We are posting this job opening to recruit our new colleague directly. This is therefore not a call for sales leads.