Administrative Assistant

Stichting Lezen is the leading center of knowledge and expertise for reading promotion and literary education. We work to strengthen the culture of reading in the Netherlands. We do this by fostering scientific research and collecting relevant research data. Using this information, we develop solutions that promote reading at home, in schools, in libraries, in youth health care, and in child care settings. Stichting Lezen coordinates the BoekStart and Bibliotheek op school programs nationwide.

What will you be doing?

As a secretarial staff member, you and your colleagues in the secretariat serve as the organization’s first point of contact.

Tasks include:

• Providing logistical, administrative, and facilities support to the office and colleagues
• Greeting visitors and answering the phone
• The preparation and reporting of various meetings
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail
• Shipping orders
• Various support tasks related to financial administration.

What to bring

We are looking for someone with a service-oriented, hospitable attitude. You can set priorities, are proactive, and take responsibility for your work. You enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to step in where needed. In addition:

• Do you have the academic and cognitive skills equivalent to a vocational diploma?
• Do you have training in secretarial work or experience in a similar position?
• Do you have experience with standard software packages?
• Do you have good communication skills?
• Do you have experience with documentation/archiving?
• Are you accurate?
• Do you have an excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written?
• Do you have a professional, flexible, and service-oriented work ethic?
• Do you share the mission of the Reading Foundation?

What we offer

• A pleasant and safe work environment where there is room for everyone.
• Flexible scheduling for certain holidays.
• The opportunity to further your professional development by taking courses.
• Competitive salary and benefits. Salary based on experience, up to €3,355 for full-time employment.

Interested in applying?

Interested? Get in touch! Please send your resume and cover letter by May 3 to info@lezen.nl, addressed to Mark van Kampen, with the subject line “Secretarial Assistant”

Interviews will be held on May 13 or 14.

Want to apply in a (creative) way that suits you better? We’d love to hear from you!

As a team, we strive to reflect the diversity of society and operate in accordance with the principles of the Diversity & Inclusion Code. We warmly invite anyone who believes they meet the job requirements to apply, regardless of cultural background, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or physical or mental challenges.