Who we're looking for

Do you enjoy interacting with people and working together to ensure projects run as smoothly as possible? Do you know how to mobilize, organize, and empower groups of people? Can you easily switch between a conversation with an RIVM researcher and a local resident with a measurement request? Do you enjoy organizing and leading workshops? Then we’re looking for you.

Waag is looking for a community manager (freelance; 16–24 hours per week) to contribute to our research project on citizen science, quality of life, and health. You will work with citizens, neighborhood associations, designers, coders, policymakers, experts, and politicians to ensure the success of the monitoring groups by connecting people through clear and persuasive communication.

What will you be doing?

• You will be responsible for launching and supporting new monitoring groups in which residents will measure air quality in their neighborhoods;
• You will maintain contact with participants, local organizations, and other partners of Hollandse Luchten
• You will organize and lead workshops, activities, and public programs—you will be involved from start to finish in drafting the scripts, inviting participants, and carrying out the events;
• You will develop and create creative and clear content for newsletters, the Hollandse Luchten website, and social media accounts
• You will answer questions from participants and interested parties via email, social media, or the forum;
• Safeguarding Waag’s brand identity and managing channels in collaboration with the editorial team;

What we're asking for

• Experience managing both online and offline communities;
• Experience in organizing and facilitating workshops and events;
• Experience working with municipalities and local organizations;
• Experience in developing and implementing communication campaigns;
• Strong language and communication skills in Dutch and English;
• An interest in air quality and/or data analysis and/or sensor technology is a plus.

What we offer

You will work closely with the close-knit Hollandse Luchten team on an important social challenge: air quality and quality of life in North Holland. You will carry out this assignment in a dynamic work environment, with plenty of room for your own input and creativity. The work locations are Huis De Pinto and De Waag, in the center of Amsterdam. You will also conduct workshops at various locations in North Holland during the launch of the measurement groups.

Waag endorses the Cultural Governance Code and the Cultural Diversity Code.

Diversity is crucial to making technology and society more open, fair, and inclusive. That is why we encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Some qualities cannot be captured in bullet points.

The duration of the assignment can be determined by mutual agreement, ideally starting in August. The assignment will last at least 6 months.

Information and feedback

Does this job description sound like a good fit for you? If so, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link below. The application deadline is July 24.

If you have any questions about this assignment, please send an email to Denis Costa at denis@waag.org (project manager for Hollandse Luchten at Waag).