Executive Assistant
The Eigenwijks Foundation works together with residents, volunteers, staff, and interns to build socially resilient and livable neighborhoods in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. We believe in the power of diversity: your background, culture, and perspective are valuable and welcome! We are convinced that a diverse organization is best equipped to advocate for residents’ interests and to adapt to changes in society. When it comes to the origins and backgrounds of our staff, we strive to reflect the diversity of the district.
Eigenwijks is looking for a
Executive Assistant (24 hours per week)
As an executive assistant, you will support the director and the management team with secretarial, organizational, and administrative tasks.
What will you be doing?
- You will manage our director’s sometimes complex schedule.
- You prioritize and organize the various streams of information that come in to her and the organization.
- You prepare for meetings—both in terms of content and logistics—take minutes, and ensure that tasks and priorities are followed up on.
- You will serve as the point of contact and the face of the company to external stakeholders.
- You will independently organize meetings and gatherings.
- You proactively identify issues and propose solutions.
- You draft agreements and contracts.
- You are the first point of contact for job applicants and handle all related correspondence.
- You’ll work alongside your colleagues in the planning department, and we’ll cover for each other as needed.
We ask
- HBO-level education or equivalent experience.
- Proven work experience of several years in a similar position, involving complex schedule management and substantive support for management.
- Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
- Knowledge and experience using Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Experience in calendar management, scheduling, and coordinating appointments.
- A proactive attitude and a flexible mindset.
- Ability to switch quickly between various tasks, handle stress effectively, and work with precision.
- Helpful and service-oriented.
- A high degree of independence.
- Analytical skills.
We offer
- A job where your voice matters and where you help build a better future for Nieuw-West and its residents.
- A friendly and diverse team where everyone is welcome and feels at home.
- Opportunities for personal growth and development.
- A salary in accordance with the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement (scale 6).
- A contract initially for one year, with the option to extend.
Interested or want to know more?
Please send your resume and cover letter to vacature@eigenwijks.nl. If you have any questions, please contact our Operations Manager, Ellen de Ruiter, at 0631938671 or ellen@eigenwijks.nl. The application deadline is January 4, 2026.
