Community Engagement Manager - Volunteer Role
Key Skills
Job Description
Community (Circle) Engagement Manager - Volunteer position Role description: We are looking for a Circle Engagement Manager for our Circles & Community Growth team, at Lean In Network | Netherlands Randstad. In this role you’ll be the driving force behind building and maintaining our circles’ growth initiatives. What is a Circle, you ask? The answer is incredibly simple: small communities that bring women together to build leadership skills, take action toward their goals, and cheer each other on along the way. This is a volunteer role with a lot of external exposure and internal visibility that is responsible to co-create the circles’ community growth programs and inspire our members for achieving the objectives of the Foundation. This volunteer role is expected to take around 3-4 hours per week. You will be part of a small but impactful team and will report directly to the Head of Circles & Community Growth. Responsibilities: Community Building: Dive into the depths of our Circle community needs. Build and maintain the drumbeat of our community growth programs. Develop and roll out innovative and fun strategies that keep Circle community members actively involved and enthusiastic. Circle Content Strategy: Translate circle materials into easy-to-consume, snackable and insightful formats for our Lean In Connect website. Collaborate with our marketing team to craft and deliver engaging, relevant social media, newsletter and Lean In connect content that keeps conversations lively and the community buzzing. Feedback Systems: Implement a robust feedback system to capture Circle member insights and continuously improve their experience. Community Growth Performance Track community interactions and growth, using insights to refine and elevate the program's strategy. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Ensure all Circle resources reflect our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are accessible to a broad audience. LeanIn Connect Engagement: Provide a sustained engagement across LeanIn Connect venues like the Circle Leaders forum and the local Network page to promote Circles, and attract and engage circle members. Success Story Sourcing: Work with the Circle Facilitator to scout circle success stories to promote both internally and externally. Partner with the Marketing team and other internal functions to contribute to internal and external editorial plans. Volunteers Circle Coordination: Work with the Ops and Staff team to schedule and coordinate the monthly volunteers circle. What is in it for you: Make an impact: you will be helping to build a more equitable Netherlands, where wo(men) can be their authentic selves and be celebrated for their unique strengths at all ranks, in all occupations and by all genders; Expand your skills and experience in a safe environment, and grow skills for your personal and professional development; Access to our extended network of professionals and thought leaders; Be associated with an internationally renowned Lean In Network | Netherlands Randstad foundation and be able to list your volunteering experience on your CV and in social media profiles; Work with an enthusiastic, diverse and passionate team that’s changing the world one circle and event at the time! Check if you have the skills we need and apply: Technical Proficiency: You have at least 2 years of experience in community building, skilled at assessing, implementing, and managing various growth and retention initiatives. Communication Skills: Fluent written and spoken English. Your communication is exceptional, turning complex ideas into compelling content. Collaboration and team coordination: you are a team player, keen to closely collaborate with other volunteers and functions to support our circles and their members' growth. Organizational Skills: Able to manage projects autonomously Time and dedication: able to commit at least 3 to 5 hours of your time a week Must reside in the Netherlands. The most important is that you have a strong passion for bringing people together to connect, learn and grow. So please apply even if you do not think that you fulfil all the requirements! About Lean In Network Netherlands Randstad: Lean In Network | Netherlands Randstad is a Dutch affiliate of a global Lean In Org, a non profit organization founded by Sheryl Sandberg, ex-COO of Facebook and author of a best-selling book “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead”. The mission of Lean In is to help women achieve their ambitions and work to create an equal world through education, empowerment, advocacy and awareness aimed at a lasting change.
Core Responsibilities
Build and sustain community growth initiatives for Circle members, including engagement strategies, accessible content, feedback systems, and performance tracking. Promote Circles through online community channels, source success stories, coordinate volunteer activities, and collaborate with marketing and other internal teams.
Requirements
Applicants should have at least two years of community-building experience, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage projects independently. They must be fluent in written and spoken English, reside in the Netherlands, and commit approximately three to five hours per week.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Access to Professional Networks
- Volunteer Experience
About Lean In Network, Netherlands Randstad
Industry: Civic and Social Organizations
Company size: 11-50 employees
Welcome to Lean In Network, Netherlands Randstad , the vibrant Dutch chapter of the global Lean In community. Lean In is a global movement sparked by Sheryl Sandberg's book 'Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead', centered on supporting women to pursue their ambitions and help close the gap on gender equality. Our mission? To redefine leadership and foster an environment where individuals can flourish by embracing their authentic selves. We empower women to soar in their professional journeys while partnering with organizations to cultivate allyship and forge a truly equitable workplace. We are a dynamic collective of Lean In Circles spanning the Netherlands, uniting to share perspectives, forge valuable connections, and ignite inspiration through remarkable events.