Social Services Staff Member

Forum Groningen is a dynamic organization that brings together a variety of roles. Its staff are responsible for curating and programming the Forum on the Nieuwe Markt and the eight Forum libraries throughout the municipality of Groningen. Through its diverse programming, the Forum reflects on the world of today and the possibilities of tomorrow—in a way that allows as many people as possible to get involved or participate. After all, the future belongs to everyone. 

We are currently looking for an operations

Social Services Staff Member

As a social services staff member, you will provide practical support for the implementation of our social services programs.

You will contribute to:

• Co-organizing programs in the social sector;
• The day-to-day operations involved in the preparation and implementation of these programs and activities;
• Supporting social services staff in conducting workshops, training sessions, and consultation hours, such as Digisterker and Digivitaler;
• Training and mentoring our volunteers in the social services sector;
• Maintaining student records.

Job Requirements:

• You are enterprising, customer-focused, flexible, and results-oriented;
• You have knowledge of and an affinity for the target audience in the social sector; 
• You are familiar with our programs, workshops, and similar initiatives in the social sector;
• You have strong communication skills and a knack for organization;
• You will help improve the quality of our services;
• You are responsible for ensuring the quality of the process of making and documenting service agreements;
• You don't wait around—you take the initiative;
• You have a vocational education (MBO) level of work and thinking.

We offer:

• A challenging job in a dynamic work environment: we are an organization with 150 employees and 150 volunteers, comprising a mix of young and old, with an informal work atmosphere where we care for one another;
• a position for 24–32 hours per week. Initially, this is a one-year contract that will be renewed if the candidate proves to be a good fit;
• a salary based on pay scale 5 of the Public Libraries Collective Bargaining Agreement (minimum €2,102 and maximum €2,968 based on a 36-hour workweek, job profile: Service & Information Assistant III);
• flexible working hours with a good work-life balance;
• free library membership and free admission to Storyworld and exhibitions;
• free movie tickets for two people;
• a very active employee association that organizes fun outings and get-togethers.

Interested?

If you would like to know more about the job opening, please email Annemiek Kwant, Social Services, a.kwant@forum.nl

If you’d like to apply, please submit your cover letter and resume via the “Apply” button by May 15, 2023. Interviews will be held on Monday, May 22.

 We are recruiting for this position both internally and externally.

 Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.