Would you like to work in the heart of Amsterdam’s cultural and literary scene? As a marketer, you’ll be at the center of our vast network of writers, poets, and other artists, cultural partner organizations, and publishers. You’ll be part of our small, passionate team in an inspiring and challenging role.

The Amsterdam Literary Activities Foundation (SLAA) is looking for a marketing specialist ( 20 hours per week). Start date: mid-August.

SLAA, Amsterdam’s oldest literary organization, develops innovative literary productions for all Amsterdammers. We have not only a literary mission but also a social one: to provide every Amsterdammer with access to literature. We program in every conceivable genre: from essays to spoken word, from lectures to panel discussions, from prose to poetry. These programs take place in the most diverse formats at the most varied locations: think of an open mic nightin a gallery, a variety show in the heart of Tuindorp-Oostzaan, or a literary talk show in the Tolhuistuin. We provide a platform for Dutch and international writers, from established authors to emerging talent, and are active throughout the city—from Southeast to North, from Nieuw-West to East, and from the City Center to Osdorp—as well as online. As a marketer, you’ll be at the center of all our activities; you’ll contribute ideas on content and handle the promotion for these events.

Diversity and inclusion are important to the SLAA. Amsterdam is a vibrant city—this is reflected in our programming, and we want to see it reflected in our team as well.

What will you be doing?

You will create and manage the promotional schedule for our social media channels and our website. To do this, you will develop ideas in consultation with others
You’ll help determine which online and offline campaigns are a good fit for our programs and the organization as a whole, and develop ideas for them
You will write content and gather images for our website and social media
You monitor your marketing results and make adjustments as needed
You will maintain contact with the agency that manages our Google Grant
You maintain contact with the press and the book industry
You will help develop PR plans for grant applications
You will be present and assist with our stage performances (2 to 3 per month), which usually take place in the evenings

Who are we looking for?

You know how to leverage new, modern communication tools and find creative solutions to reach our often very diverse target audiences
You have innovative ideas for offline programs, but especially for online programs, and for bridging the gap between those two areas
You have a clear writing style and write flawless Dutch
You have experience with social media, online communication, content management systems, and creating content in the form of text, images, and video. Experience with one or more programs from the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
You have an independent work ethic; you work on a project basis and are comfortable with deadlines
You have an interest in culture and literature in particular
You should preferably live in or near Amsterdam

What do we have to offer?

A vibrant spot in the heart of cultural Amsterdam
A small, passionate team where everyone's voice is heard
The opportunity to further your professional development within your own field, as well as beyond it

SLAA is offering a temporary employment contract through March 2025, with the possibility of extension thereafter if both parties are satisfied and provided that the Arts Plan 2025–2028 is approved. The competitive compensation package is in line with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Performing Arts Venues and includes a pension plan.