Youth Organizer

We are currently seeking a: Youth Organizer (0.8 FTE / 30 hours per week)

What is an organizer?

An organizer works to involve as many volunteers as possible in Milieudefensie’s campaigns and empowers them to take the initiative and develop their skills. We also refer to volunteers as “change-makers.” The more people who join us, the more pressure we can put on major polluters. Polluters are powerful, but together we are stronger.

What will you be doing?

• You will play a coaching and coordinating role within Milieudefensie Jong and facilitate meetings.
• You will ensure smooth collaboration and coordination with other teams and departments within Milieudefensie.
• You will train, coach, and mentor young volunteers and trainees as they develop their talents and carry out their work.
• You’ll help build a community of young change-makers (ages 18–30), fostering engagement, growth, and retention among active young people.
• You will help young people organize their own activities as part of the Milieudefensie campaign.
• You bring groups of young people together and facilitate their interactions so they can learn from and with one another.

What are you bringing?

• You have experience engaging and connecting with young people, working with volunteer groups, and fostering change within a group setting.
• You think strategically and analytically about the role of young people in Milieudefensie’s work and campaigns.
• You offer constructive feedback on how Milieudefensie can evolve into a more inclusive organization where everyone feels welcome and represented.
• You’re a good team player, a good listener, and you know how to inspire others to take action.
• You are able to plan and organize your own work effectively and keep track of teamwork.
• You are flexible, have a hands-on approach, and are willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Who do you work with?

You will, of course, work closely with the Milieudefensie Jong team and with colleagues from the Movement Building department, such as the group organizers. And when necessary, you will collaborate with colleagues from other teams and departments.

What do we offer?

• A one-year contract with the option to extend.
• A starting salary, depending on your knowledge and experience, ranging from €3,144 to €4,400 for full-time employment. At Milieudefensie, this is a 37.5-hour workweek.
• Your own laptop that you take home with you every day, so you can work from home as well.
• The option to arrange your work hours flexibly and to swap (Christian) holidays for other holidays.
• A casual and open work environment with enthusiastic colleagues.
• A challenging position in an inspiring and dedicated organization, where you’ll play a key role in shaping a fair and sustainable future.
• A sufficient travel allowance, work-from-home allowance, and leave policy.
• An office in Amsterdam Overamstel, easily accessible by bike and public transportation.
• Fresh fruit every day and an organic lunch three days a week for a small fee.
• Free access to the OpenUp interactive platform for mental well-being.

Milieudefensie staff work partly from home. We meet both online and in the office.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive to build a diverse workforce with balanced representation across gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic background. That is why we especially encourage people from groups that are underrepresented within the climate movement to apply.

Want to apply right away?

Interested? Please upload your cover letter (maximum 1 A4 page) and resume, both in PDF format, by Sunday, September 28, using the online application form.

The first interviews will take place on Wednesday, October 1, and the second round of interviews will be held on Monday, October 6.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about this job opening, please contact Lotte Jeursen, Head of Movement Development, directly at lotte.jeursen@milieudefensie.nl or 020 550 7300.

>You can find more information about our application process here.

>You can find information about working at Milieudefensie here.

This job opening is being advertised both internally and externally. We do not welcome unsolicited recruitment inquiries regarding this position.