Passionate Senior Communications Strategist

As a Senior Communications Strategist, you will guide the joint positioning and external communications of the Nature and Environment Federations. You will work at the intersection of branding, content, and fundraising, bringing focus and coherence to our narrative. You will unify the work of 12 provincial federations into a single recognizable and distinctive positioning, without compromising their provincial distinctiveness. You are both a strategist and a builder: you develop the direction and translate it into concrete communication strategies, campaigns, and resources, together with colleagues in the federations. In doing so, you engage people in decisions and change.

About the Nature and Environment Federations

Across the Netherlands, we inspire, connect, and empower people who want to build a society where green and healthy living, working, and daily life are the norm. By collaborating with local resident initiatives, supporting them, bringing them together, and, where necessary, devising new solutions ourselves, we demonstrate that there is another way. In this way, we are paving the way together toward a new normal. And we are making it clear all the way to the Cabinet: clean air, clean water, clean energy, healthy food, thriving outdoor spaces, and living landscapes.  

The Nature and Environment Federations (NMF) serves as the national hub for 12 provincial federations where all our activities take place. We bring grassroots perspectives to the national level and strengthen collaboration among the 12 federations. In addition, we develop new programs and projects and provide a national platform and stage for our colleagues’ nature and environmental work. We actively focus on knowledge sharing and professional development so that we can make an even greater impact locally.  

What are you going to do?  

You can help us increase our social and fundraising impact by:

• further developing and coordinating a unified position for the Nature and Environment Federations;
• presenting our key themes (Biodiversity, Climate, and Environment) in a clear and distinctive way;
• developing fundraising communications that not only generate funds but also foster a sense of ownership, pride, and long-term engagement;
• designing and implementing communication strategies for various target audiences (donors, partners, the public, and the media);
• translating social and consumer trends into relevant stories and formats;
• collaborate with colleagues in the federations and keep them informed about our direction, decisions, and approach;
• building and maintaining relationships with the press and media to increase visibility and reach.

You’ll work closely with colleagues in fundraising, communications, and programs, serving as a link between the national and regional levels. You’ll join a dynamic and passionate team where your ideas are valued and where we work together toward a healthy living environment.

Who are we looking for?

You’re both a strategic thinker and a doer. Someone who keeps an eye on the big picture, but also gets a kick out of the hands-on work.

• You have extensive experience as a senior communications advisor or communications strategist, preferably in the nonprofit, NGO, or charitable sector.
• You have proven experience in positioning, brand development, and campaign management.
• You understand how fundraising and communication reinforce each other.
• You navigate with ease through a complex landscape comprising 12 federations, diverse constituencies, and national visibility, and are able to bring calm and direction to the situation.
• You are a strong team player and facilitator, with a keen understanding of administrative and organizational dynamics.
• You’re not afraid to make bold choices and present themes in a fresh way.
• You write and think clearly, creatively, and persuasively.
• You have a sense of humor.

What do we offer you?  

• A strategic role with social significance, in which you directly contribute to a healthy living environment and a sustainable future for the Netherlands.
• The opportunity to shape positioning, branding, and fundraising communications within an organization that is deeply rooted in the community.
• Collaboration with passionate and knowledgeable colleagues within a nationwide network of nature and environmental professionals.
• Plenty of freedom and trust to take the initiative, experiment, and make an impact.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid work model, with a great workplace in the heart of Utrecht.
• A gross monthly salary between €4,511 and €6,132 based on a 38-hour workweek (Pay Scale 8, Forestry and Nature Collective Bargaining Agreement). Salary will be determined based on experience.
• A separate employment contract providing for 6 weeks of vacation.
• A personal budget for well-being and personal development
• A one-year contract with the intention of renewing it.

Interested in applying?

We’d love to talk with you. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role first, please contact Marije Breedveld at m.breedveld@natuurenmilieufederaties.nl. The application deadline is January 12, 2026. Please send your resume and cover letter to vacatures@natuurenmilieufederaties.nl. We are scheduling the first interviews for Tuesday, January 20, at our office in Utrecht.

In your cover letter, we’d like to hear about your experience with positioning and fundraising communications. Please describe one or more projects in which you made strategic decisions and translated them into action, and briefly explain what your role was and what the results were.