Dutch Local Assistant for Volt in the European Parliament

The Volt delegation in the European Parliament (EP) is looking for a local assistant to set up a local office in the Netherlands for our two Dutch MEPs, Anna and Reinier. Your goal will be to organise their engagement with citizens not only in the Netherlands, but across Europe, promote our work in the EP as well as coordinate constituency visits, host townhalls and organise community projects. The objective is to bring European politics closer to the Europeans and bring Europeans closer to European politics.

As a local assistant, you will create an engagement strategy together with the team in the EP on relevant societal, economic and political topics ranging from modernising agriculture to building a European army and boosting innovation in Europe. You will be engaging with a variety of stakeholders from NGOs, industries, universities, other political parties and above all Europeans to make this new office a success. 

You will work for the Volt European Parliament delegation in Brussels but will be based in the Netherlands, primarily in The Hague. You can partly work from home and will have a dedicated workspace at the Volt Netherlands office.

What will you do: 

  • Develop a strategy for the local office: You will be responsible for developing a strategy for maximising our MEPs’ exchange with local, regional and national stakeholders (politicians, media, NGOs, etc.) as well as developing coherent engagement campaigns. 

  • Organise and execute events: You will conceptualise and arrange events across the Netherlands, such as panel discussions, interactive sessions, debates, and workshops and will be responsible for the smooth running of these events.

  • Organise field trips: Plan and coordinate field visits for Anna and Reinier

  • Communication and visibility: Ensure everyone knows about the events. Also, maintain contact with local media to enhance visibility.

  • Evaluation and improvement: Reflect on success of the campaigns, the events as well as field trips and incorporate improvements into future editions.

  • Citizen Engagement & Feedback Mechanisms: set up and manage feedback channels (e.g., surveys, suggestion boxes, and online forums) to capture constituent concerns and opinions.

The right person for the job

We are looking for someone who has: 

  • Passion for European politics and an alignment with Volt’s mission and values

  • Creative ideas for organising events, including workshops, panel discussions, press events, etc.

  • Strong organisational, project management, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and thrive in a political environment

  • Good communication skills in Dutch and English (+ French and other additional European languages are a plus)

  • Strong ability to coordinate with volunteers and teams across different countries

  • Flexible and stress-resistant with multitasking skills

  • Familiarity with the functioning of the European Parliament and key policy areas such as agriculture, defense, and migration is a plus, but not a must

Research shows women often only apply if they meet 100% of the criteria, while men apply at 60%. You don’t need to tick every box to apply. We value potential and motivation too!

The Team

You will work for Volt’s European parliamentary delegation, coordinating with (volunteer) colleagues from Volt Netherlands, other groups, and different Volt chapters across Europe. Your team comprises a large international group of Volt members.

You will primarily work at Volt Netherlands’ party office, alongside 15 staff members from Volt Netherlands, Volt There, and Charge. In Brussels, you will collaborate with Volt’s EP team of about 25 staff and 5 MEPs.

Volt is a young organisation with lots of energy, motivation, and room for personal initiative. We work together to build a better Netherlands and Europe. Your role is new and essential for bringing our MEPs closer to citizens.

What’s in it for you?

  • One of the most exciting job in the Netherlands and Brussels

  • An opportunity to work at the heart of European and Dutch politics and policy-making

  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment with an international team

  • A salary ranging from €3,016 to €3,879 gross (based on experience) for a full-time role

  • An NS Business Card for your travel costs

  • A budget for personal development

Interested?

Want to apply directly? Apply via this link by 27 April 23:59. If you have questions, please contact [email protected] .