Events and Communication Intern

Together with partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America, Liliane Fonds has been making the living, playing and learning world of children with disabilities more accessible for more than 40 years. We contribute to a society in which everyone can participate.

Liliane Fonds is furthermore the host of Share-Net Netherlands, a platform that connects professionals working on sexual and reproductive health and rights in the Netherlands or abroad. To support the external events that Share-Net is organising and its communications, we are looking for:

a motivated and pro-active Events and Communication Intern

This is a paid intern position for 32 hours a week for a period of 4-6 months, starting in September (exact starting date can be discussed).

We embrace diversity because we believe that a diverse workforce leads to the best results. A positive organizational culture is essential; therefore, we make extra efforts to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome, seen, and valued. In line with our mission.

What will you do?

As an Events and Communication Intern, you contribute to Liliane Fonds’ and Share-Net Netherlands’ ambition to connect different stakeholders to our work. You will support the Share-Net Netherlands platform with the organisation of a conference that links Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights knowledge to other NGOs and policy makers. Your involvement will include logistics and organisation, with a special focus on how these events and training methods can be as inclusive to young people with disabilities as possible. Additionally, you will support the communication, promotion and follow-up of activities, events and news to our members and other interested stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Program, Strategy & Learning team (PS&L). Through your work, you will make an impact on the visibility of Share-Net Netherlands and allow professionals working on sexual and reproductive health and rights, students and policy makers to collaborate and network. Based on your interest, you will have the opportunity to attend different (online) events organised by Share-Net Netherlands and Liliane Fonds.

Who are you and what do you bring?

• We are looking for someone who has knowledge of the different steps and facets of event organisation, as this will be the main task. This can either be through a study such as event management, communications or through experience at previous side jobs.
• You work independently on tasks given, you are able to structure your own work and prioritise.
• As you will be working with diverse stakeholders from INGOs to policy makers, cultural sensitive and good communication skills are important.
• You have an interest in and experience with social media, like Instagram and LinkedIn. WordPress is a plus.
• You like content creation.
• You have an excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written, at C1/C2 level. Dutch is not required.

Finally you recognise yourself in the core values of Liliane Fonds: openness, connectedness and trust.

What does Liliane Fonds offer?

At Liliane Fonds, you’ll contribute to a meaningful mission: improving the lives of children with disabilities in low- and middle- income countries. We offer an inspiring, inclusive workplace with good working conditions, tailored to your needs. You will receive an allowance of € 450,- based on full-time employment of 38- hour workweek, plus:

• A socially responsible role in a dedicated organisation.
• A passionate, expert team.
• A beautiful workplace in a monastery, just a 5-minute walk from ‘s-Hertogenbosch station.
• Full public transport reimbursement (2nd class).
• Opportunities for learning and growth.
• You will be supported by two colleagues who you will be actively working together with

For the other terms of employment, see: The Liliane Fonds as an Employer (in dutch)

Interested?

If you recognise yourself in this profile, we would like to receive your application and curriculum vitae no later than July 31. Instead of a motivation letter, we ask you to answer the following questions (maximum 1500 words per answer):

1. Provide an example on how you would organised an event and/or activity for others (e.g. stakeholders, other students) this can be based on previous experience but that is not necessary. What is the activity or event, what steps would you take to organise this and how did the event go? What would you do differently if you were organising this again? If it was not yet inclusive for people with a disability, how would you now go about making it more inclusive?
2. If you were to design a social media campaign on sexual rights, how would you go about this? Think about the target audience of Share-Net Netherlands (a blend of professionals working for NGOs in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, academics and interested individuals) and how would you tailor the content to meet their needs.
3. Why does an internship at the Liliane Foundation appeal to you?

Send your response by email to our HR team: sollicitatie@lilianefonds.nl, or apply easily using the button below. For more information about the position, please contact Dianne van Oosterhout, manager PMEL, on 073-518 94 20.

The first interviews will take place in the first week of August.