Life begins with a breath. And it ends with one, too. Your breath is everything. Every day, we take up to 20,000 breaths without even realizing it. How fortunate it is when it happens naturally! The Lung Fund believes that breathing freely should be a given for everyone. That is why we support scientific research. We are committed to helping people with lung disease build their resilience. We support a smoke-free generation. And we support clean air. The Lung Foundation is here for everyone.

We are looking for a Public Affairs Advisor to join our Corporate Affairs team. Would you like to join our team and help us achieve our goals? Apply now!

Who are you?

You will develop and implement targeted lobbying strategies that strengthen Longfonds’s positioning. You actively follow political developments and are able to interpret them and link them to our mission, vision, and objectives
You build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as government agencies, members of Congress, and policymakers, to mobilize support and make an impact. In doing so, you focus on results and ensure that Longfonds is at the table when it matters most
You will contribute to relevant debates, committee meetings, elections, and/or discussions with members of Congress, policymakers, or stakeholders. You will link current events to the Longfonds’s objectives
You build and maintain strategic alliances and partnerships with other organizations, both within and outside the sector, to achieve shared goals and influence policy
You will safeguard and enhance the Longfonds’ reputation by taking a proactive approach (guiding, encouraging, and responding) in various settings where public perception is expressed or shaped

What do you bring to the table?

You have a college or university level of work and thinking
You have at least 5 years of work experience in a similar position
You have strong communication, interpersonal, and consulting skills
You have a keen understanding of administrative, political, and organizational matters
You feel connected to the Longfonds mission and to people with lung disease, and you have an intrinsic motivation to contribute to healthy lungs and clean air
You are persuasive and know how to inspire people
You work well with others, adapt easily, and connect with everyone, regardless of their role, status, or political views
You communicate flawlessly, both verbally and in writing

What do we offer?

a one-year contract with the option to renew
A salary according to pay scale K (from €4,290 to €6,172) under the Longfonds collective bargaining agreement, depending on education and experience, based on a 36-hour workweek
a pleasant, innovative, and educational work environment with opportunities for growth
an open and collaborative work environment that encourages initiative and features great coworkers
attractive employee benefits, including a 13th month’s salary and a wellness budget
Full reimbursement of travel expenses via public transportation (our office is located at Amersfoort Central Station) or by bicycle

At Longfonds, we have over seventy optimistic, collaborative, and proactive employees. We promote a smoke-free, healthy, and active lifestyle. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, including in the composition of our teams. We frequently work together in multidisciplinary teams.

Which team will you be working on?

As a Public Affairs Advisor, you will be part of the Corporate Affairs Team. This team oversees the intersection of Public Affairs, Corporate Communications (internal and external), and Public Relations. The Corporate Affairs Team helps establish Longfonds as the leading authority on healthy lungs and clean air and plays a proactive and pivotal role in driving the social changes necessary for lung health.