Corporate Communications Advisor

What will you be doing?

The OBA is a safe, accessible organization open to all Amsterdammers. It is a place of inspiration, comfort, connection, storytelling, and personal growth. You’ll want to shout this from the rooftops. You’ll generate free publicity and engage key stakeholders with our organization so they know what’s going on and can help us spread the word.

You will be responsible for various corporate communications projects and will regularly coordinate with the corporate communications & PR team and the department head. You will oversee planning, objectives, and budget allocation. In addition, you will be responsible for producing a number of corporate communications deliverables, such as the management report and the stakeholder newsletter.

You will also be responsible for proactive and reactive media relations. This includes sending out press releases, drafting media plans, answering questions from journalists, preparing one-on-one interviews, and maintaining and expanding a relevant network of media contacts.

You will be part of the Corporate Communications & PR team, which is responsible for corporate communications, PR, reputation management, media relations, labor market communications, and crisis communications. The team is also responsible for internal communications within the OBA. After all, our own people are our best ambassadors. The team connects the various branches, identifies needs, and provides support for various communication issues at the neighborhood level.

Where will you be working? 

The team consists of an internal communications specialist and a corporate communications & public affairs specialist. It is one of four teams within the Marketing & Communications department. You will achieve your goals through close collaboration with your colleagues in the areas of brand management, branch communications, corporate communications, activation, content, online marketing, and internal communications. The Marketing & Communications department consists of 12 FTEs. You will receive substantive guidance from the coordinator, who reports to the head of the Marketing & Communications Department. 

Who are you?

• You have at least a college-level education and way of thinking.
• You have a degree in marketing and communications or a related field.
• You have at least five years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, and internal communications.
• You are able to handle stress and perform well in both planned and ad hoc situations. 

These points best describe you as a colleague:

• You're a true all-rounder who knows the business inside out and knows what you're talking about
• You maintain a clear overview and provide structure during chaotic moments 
• You're a team player 
• You are assertive and flexible 
• You take responsibility and demonstrate initiative 
• You can adapt quickly: step up your efforts and respond to current events
• You're a fan of the OBA; your heart belongs to Amsterdam and all Amsterdammers 

What do we offer?

• A challenging and multifaceted role as a Corporate Communications & PR Consultant at a unique Amsterdam-based organization 
• The best place to work in the heart of Amsterdam, where all Amsterdammers are welcome, with the option to work from home or at one of our 28 locations 
• Excellent opportunities for personal development and training, plus department-wide inspiration and knowledge-sharing sessions six times a year 
• A 32-hour-per-week position 
• A one-year contract with the intention of renewing it 
• A competitive compensation package in pay scale 8 (min. €3,042 and max. €3,863) or pay scale 9 (min. €3,484 and max. €4,451) under the collective bargaining agreement for public libraries, based on a 36-hour workweek, depending on experience 
• Unlimited workouts at TrainMore gym for €15 a month 
• 50% off at the OBA restaurant on Oosterdok 
• Last but not least: a free membership to the OBA 

Curious?

If you would like to learn more about this job opening, please contact KJanine Fluyt atj.fluyt@oba.nl. For information about the application process, please send a text message to Willemijn Ligthart (HR Support Specialist) at 06-5379 4147.

The first interviews will take place on September 14.

The second round of interviews will take place on September 21.

An assessment may be part of the selection process.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement for Public Libraries applies.

Comment

Everyone is welcome at the OBA and is given an equal opportunity. We believe it is important that our staff reflect the diversity of Amsterdam’s population. Please feel free to apply for this position. We’re curious to hear your plans for the OBA’s collection, based on the new collection strategy. Please email your cover letter and resume by September 6, 2023, tosollicitaties@oba.nlwith the subject line “Corporate Communications Advisor.”

The OBA

The Amsterdam Public Libraries Foundation (OBA) is a cultural institution with approximately 300 employees. Its mission is to inspire all Amsterdammers to continue learning and to make knowledge, culture, and information accessible to everyone. The OBA offers all Amsterdammers free access to information, knowledge, and culture through its library services and cultural and educational programming. With 28 branches and approximately 3.5 million visitors per year, the OBA is the most visited cultural institution in Amsterdam.