City Director - Amsterdam

Are you interested in female empowerment, inclusion, diversity and giving back? Then we invite you to reach out to us. If you are an experienced female professional, a female (co)founder, a team lead and live/work in Amsterdam we would love to hear from you.

As the City Director for Amsterdam, you will provide leadership, guidance, and inspiration to a team of enthusiastic volunteers. Your role will involve organizing impactful events, fostering community growth, and building connections with local stakeholders.

What is Female Ventures?

Female Ventures is a non-profit foundation dedicated to empowering women in their professional journeys. We provide knowledge, inspiration, and networking opportunities through a blend of diverse events, an engaging online and offline community, and a professional mentorship program. Since our establishment in 2016, we’ve grown to over 1,400 members across five cities in The Netherlands, driven entirely by the dedication of 40+ passionate volunteers who share a commitment to female empowerment and Diversity & Inclusion.

How do we achieve this? We organize (online) events such as workshops, lectures, and other kinds of events, to inspire women and help them build their networks. During these events, women share their own stories and experiences under the pleasure of drinks and networking.

By uniting ambitious women and giving them visibility, we offer them a safe and inspiring environment to flourish, build a network and gain opportunities to venture.

Who are we looking for

• An experienced professional who can build, coordinate and inspire a team of volunteers as a City Director for the Amsterdam chapter.
• Passion for female empowerment and community building.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in coordinating teams and guiding volunteers.
• Excellent communication and networking abilities, particularly within the local ecosystem.

What are you going to do

• Inspire and lead a team of enthusiastic volunteers and organize impactful events together.
• Grow the community in Amsterdam.
• Connect to local stakeholders (Universities, businesses, incubators, etc.).
• Co-organize and moderate Female Ventures events.
• Participate in the team of Female Ventures Team Directors.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Coordination

• Inspire and lead a team of volunteers to collaboratively organize impactful events.
• Ensure alignment within the local team and regular participation in team meetings.
• Create a safe and engaging environment while holding volunteers accountable for their commitments.

Community building

• Grow the Female Ventures community in Amsterdam by connecting with local stakeholders such as universities, businesses, and incubators.
• Co-organize and moderate Female Ventures events that promote engagement and learning.

Volunteer Management

• Initiate and manage the onboarding process for new volunteers to ensure a smooth transition and continuity within the team.
• Support the engagement of the local team with national events and initiatives.

Communication and Support

• Serve as the primary contact between the Board, City Coordinators, and the local team.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members, facilitating quick resolution of any challenges.

Financial Oversight

• Oversee finances and expense reports, ensuring bills are paid and maintaining a relationship with the FV treasurer.
• Create and maintain a quarterly expenses overview.

Partnership Management

• Collaborate with the partnership manager to establish local KPIs and maintain communication.
• Coordinate with the partnerships director to submit new partnerships for approval and support their local implementation.

Performance and Planning

• Track team performance concerning sponsors, marketing guidelines, and event planning.
• Provide a quarterly overview of team performance, insights, and lessons learned.
• Develop yearly plans to guide the chapter’s activities and initiatives.

What’s in it for you

As a volunteer team of enthusiasts in different professions and sectors, with a diverse background in terms of nationality and age, we are looking to expand our team! Although this is a volunteer position and there’s no financial compensation, the reward will be great!

We offer:

• An opportunity to be at the heart of the Amsterdam ecosystem focused on social entrepreneurship.
• Connections with ambitious, like-minded women and local stakeholders, expanding your professional network all over The Netherlands.
• Connections with local stakeholders, which can expand your professional network
• Gain experience in event and stakeholder management, and practice your public speaking skills through hosting.
• Join any of our events for free!
• Occasional dinners and drinks with team members.