Temporary: Mid-level Project Assistant, Remembrance and Celebration

What will you be doing as a mid-level project assistant in the Commemoration and Celebration department?

As a mid-level project assistant, you will play a multifaceted role in preparing the Freedom Dinners on May 5. Together with two colleagues, you will work on the nationwide organization of these meaningful gatherings. You will be involved in both the conceptual development and the execution. You will support local organizers by assisting them in their own planning of the dinners. This includes, for example:

• recruiting, encouraging, and supporting local organizers, community partners, and regional facilitators;
• stay in touch with the network;
• supporting the project setup;
• developing the program content;
• participate in various meetings;
• creating scripts and overviews;
• monitoring the back office.

Who are you, and what are you bringing?

We are looking for someone who:

• has strong organizational skills and is able to maintain a clear overview;
• has strong communication skills and takes initiative;
• is reliable, helpful, and dedicated;
• is able to switch easily between different tasks and priorities;
• understands the sensitivity of the issue and handles it professionally;
• is willing to work outside regular working hours;
• has demonstrable experience with project-based work in a social or cultural context, such as in event or program coordination.

If you don’t meet all the requirements but still think you’re a good fit, we’d still love to receive your application!

What does the National Committee for May 4 and 5 have to offer you?

As a mid-level project assistant, you can count on excellent employment conditions in accordance with the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement. The National Committee for May 4 and 5 offers you:

• a temporary employment contract from November 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, to cover maternity leave;
• a position for 32 hours per week in pay grade 8 (min. €3,282 to max. €4,983 gross per month based on a 36-hour workweek);
• a position on a close-knit team at our office at Nieuwe Prinsengracht 89 in Amsterdam, within walking distance of the Weesperplein public transportation hub (metro and tram);
• Attractive benefits package in accordance with the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, including an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) comprising, among other things, 8% vacation pay and an 8.3% year-end bonus, 170 vacation hours (based on a 36-hour workweek), and pension contributions through PFZW;
• full reimbursement of travel expenses (2nd-class public transportation or mileage allowance up to the tax-deductible limit);
• A company-issued laptop, a work-from-home policy, and a phone allowance.

Where will you be working?

The Remembrance and Commemoration Department of the National Committee for May 4 and 5 consists of nine dedicated and passionate staff members. In the run-up to May 4 and 5, the team is expanded to include a number of temporary staff members.

About the Freedom Dinners

On May 5, people all across the Netherlands will join in for Freedom Dinners. We eat together to celebrate the fact that we live in freedom. At the dinner table, you meet new faces, connect through the stories we share, and turn strangers into friends. Because food brings people together. Every year, more meals are organized: last year there were over 1,200 meals throughout the Netherlands, and the goal is to continue growing in the years to come. The National Committee for May 4 and 5 is responsible for the Freedom Dinners and strives to bring as many people as possible to the table on Liberation Day. We do this, among other things, by developing the annual Freedom Soup with a renowned chef and running campaigns about the meals. We also inspire organizers and support them behind the scenes with preparations, both practical and substantive.

About the National Committee for May 4 and 5

For more than 35 years, the National Committee has been dedicated to commemorating, celebrating, and keeping alive the memory of World War II. Among other things, we organize the National Remembrance Ceremony on Dam Square on May 4 and the National Liberation Celebration on May 5, as well as Freedom Dinners and Liberation Festivals. In addition, we develop campaigns and educational projects and conduct research on how people commemorate and experience freedom.

Application Process

Interested in applying? Please send an email with your resume and cover letter by October 19 to sollicitatie@4en5mei.nl, with the subject line: Temporary Project Assistant, Remembrance and Commemoration.

Do you have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us at sollicitatie@4en5mei.nl.

Open to everyone

We believe it is important for our organization to reflect society—in terms of gender, age, education, cultural background, or disability, for example. The National Committee aims to be a place where everyone feels welcome. This makes our work better and stronger. That is why we encourage people who can bring something unique to our team to apply.

A Certificate of Good Conduct is required for this position.