Help strenghten our ties with our friends and general public as part of our communication team, help us promote our concerts.

WE ARE…
Wester-Amstel is a 17th century country house located on the outskirts of Amsterdam, along the Amstel river. Our park, gardens, and house are listed as historical monuments. The park and gardens are open to the public from April to October. A couple of large public events (Amstellanddag, Open Monumentendagen) take place in the park each year. The house is used for small public gatherings, including concerts, lectures etcetera. Over 35 volunteers help maintaining park and gardens, provide access to the public, and organizing further activities. Around 300 friends provide us with moral and financial support.

Communication activities are aimed at deepening ties with current friends and visitors and attracting new visitors, friends and volunteers belonging to our target-groups. A bi-lingual website, Facebook-group and Instagram-account, and a bi-annual digital newsletter form our major digital communication tools. Furthermore, there are about 8 significant local online/off-line media publications used for publicity purposes around upcoming events etc. Also, email is used for questions and feedback from visitors and friends. Physical brochures, onsite signage and welcoming volunteers complement our array of communication tools.

We currently have one communication volunteer. She has native English language skills, limited Dutch skills. We seek a second volunteer, preferably a native Dutch speaker, to work in collaboration to manage above communication activities. Pending on your interests and abilities, you might join our board, taking the lead responsibility for our PR activities.

YOU HAVE….
…a knack for producing content that appeals to our various audiences, thereby increasing engagement. Experience in the usage of digital communication tools and channels is also required. A love for places like Wester-Amstel helps!

YOU GET…
…the change to mingle with a fun team of Dutch and international volunteers and to enjoy the pleasures of a vibrant 17th century estate. You will get a chance to utilize your digital savviness, and to try new things. It is also an excellent way to develop and demonstrate your prowess in the communication field, building relevant credentials to advance your career.

YOUR WORK WILL HELP…
…not only to preserve a historical monument, but to keep it alive, as a community of friends of volunteers, serving the wider public.

TIMES
Required efforts fluctuate, but are in the order of 1 day a month. You can define your own work times, whilst meeting the typical communication deadlines.

YES???
Please send an email with a letter of description of your background, qualifications, availability and interest. Next steps are a call, followed by an in-person meeting.