FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us along our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

The Marketing, Press and Media officer is responsible for visibility in the Netherlands and thereby increase brand awareness, strengthen the image and broaden the support for the work of FOUR PAWS.
 

Your contribution will be

• Developing and executing the communication strategy and positioning in the Netherlands, while monitoring progress
• Developing further and executing the communication strategy and positioning in the Netherlands and monitoring progress
• Bringing coherence to all communications, campaigns and fundraising activities and involving target groups and stakeholders in FOUR PAWS’ work
• Actively approaching press and media, and providing the right content
• Setting up and running marketing and brand awareness campaigns, and actively contributing to advocacy and fundraising campaigns
• Monitoring the brand and steer the team on corporate identity, tone of voice and positioning
• Implementing new opportunities in the field of brand awareness and support for the organisation
• Managing crisis communications

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Several years of experience in a similar position
• Demonstrating versatility and expertise across all areas of communication
• Familiarity with complex topics and how to translate them clearly to our target groups and stakeholders
• Experience with developing and executing campaigns based on audience insights
• Experience as a spokesperson
• Hands-on mentality, go-getter, think in opportunities and a positive mindset
• Excellent command of Dutch and English, spoken and written
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A contract limited to 1 year, with the intention to extend
• A salary based on the guidelines of our internal compensation scheme and the guidelines of Goede Doelen Nederland
• 8% holiday allowance
• 25 annual leave days (based on a fulltime (40 hour) work week)
• A good pension scheme
• A nice workplace in Amsterdam, in a dog-friendly office that is easily accessible with local transport
• Flexible working times with the option of partial working from home and up to several weeks of remote working

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.nl@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV and motivation letter in English today via: