Are you passionate about fostering sustainable change, connecting communities, and driving positive transformation in Dutch food systems? The Mycelia of Hope Project is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Project Coordinator to lead our collaborative efforts in realizing our collective dreams.
Main responsibility:
Overall Assistant Project Coordination: Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Mycelia of Hope Project, ensuring alignment with the collective dreams and objectives.
Website Development: Oversee the initiation of the project website, make content decisions, archive previous farm days, create a Q&A section, and collaborate with artists for design work.
Other Responsibilities:
- Working Group Facilitation: Facilitate and coordinate the activities of our Dream Team, Communication and Outreach, Action and Research, Finance and Funding, and Website working groups.
- Commitment and Capacity Management: Check the commitments and capacities of team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Regular In-Person Meetings: Plan and organize regular in-person meetings, providing a space for open dialogue and collaboration among farmers, activists, and local shops.
- Manifesto and Safe Space Policy: Collaborate with the team to craft a manifesto and write a safe space policy through consensus, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Communication and Outreach Strategy: Develop and execute a clear outreach and communication strategy, including helping create flyers, posters, stickers, and other materials. Define a contact person and organize events to gain visibility and engage with farmers and supporters.
- Action and Research Initiatives: Help the Action and Research working group in finding similar initiatives for inspiration, creating a year plan, organizing farming days, and establishing a feedback mechanism for participants.
Requirements:
- Passion for sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and community development.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
- Familiarity with creating content for websites
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination or related roles is a plus
How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about leading transformative projects and believe in the potential of Mycelia of Hope, please submit your resume, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for the project, to st.boerengroep@wur.nl & myceliavanhoop@proton.me .
Application Deadline: 30th of December
Start Internship: February 1st (date is flexible)
The Mycelia of Hope Project is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Join us in cultivating sustainable change and fostering a sense of belonging within our community!
