Key Skills

Job Description

Relationship Marketing Manager (4–5 days per week) Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) – Amsterdam Do you believe strong relationships can change education — and the world? The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), founded by Maria Montessori in 1929, is looking for a Relationship Marketing Manager to grow, strengthen and connect our global community of educators, schools, training centres, members, partners and changemakers. Small team, big potential Let’s be upfront: our Marketing & Communications team is small and our resources are limited. There is no large department or ready-made playbook waiting for you. What there is: a worldwide network, a mission with nearly a century of history, and a lot of untapped potential. That makes this a rare opportunity for a dynamic, entrepreneurial relationship marketer. You will have real ownership from day one, see your ideas go live quickly, and help shape how this role — and our approach to relationship marketing — develops in the years ahead. Your impact • Map and segment AMI’s global audiences — members, schools, training centres, affiliated societies, students, trainers, teachers, partners and families — and turn those insights into practical engagement plans • Play a leading role in shaping AMI’s membership value proposition and our growing relationship with schools through the new Global School Accreditation programme • Design relationship journeys that keep people connected as they move on, for example from student to graduate teacher, trainer or member • Help develop and make the most of our CRM and engagement systems, ethically and in line with GDPR • Work with colleagues across our Capacity, Outreach and Legacy programmes to improve reach, reputation and revenue • Set up clear reporting on growth, retention and participation — and use it to keep improving Who we’re looking for • Experience in relationship marketing, membership engagement or stakeholder communications • Hands-on experience with CRM systems and digital engagement tools, ideally including helping to select or implement them • A solid understanding of retention and lifecycle journeys • Resourceful and pragmatic: you get results with a modest budget and see limited resources as a creative challenge • A self-starter who takes initiative, sets priorities and enjoys building something from the ground up • Comfortable working across teams in an international, multicultural environment • Excellent writing, listening and interpersonal skills, with a clear, warm communication style • Experience in a non-profit, education or membership organisation is a plus What we offer • Real ownership and visible impact in a small team where your contribution matters • Room to grow: the role can develop as your results and ambitions grow • Close collaboration with colleagues across Communications, Digital, Membership, Legacy, Pedagogy and Outreach • A purpose-driven, international organisation shaping the future of education, social impact and human development Practical details Salary: €3,800 – €4,900 per month (depending on experience and working days) Contract: 4-5 days per week Location: Amsterdam Work model: • Three days per week in the office • If working four or five days: one to two days from home Why AMI? If you are looking for a role where you can make your mark, rather than fill an existing slot, this is it. Join a small, committed team with a global mission — where strategy meets purpose, and relationships drive real change.

Core Responsibilities

Map and segment AMI’s global audiences, develop engagement plans and lifecycle journeys, and help shape membership value and relationships with schools. Improve CRM and engagement systems, collaborate across programmes, and report on growth, retention, and participation to guide ongoing improvements.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in relationship marketing, membership engagement, or stakeholder communications, along with hands-on CRM and digital engagement experience and an understanding of retention and lifecycle journeys. They should be resourceful, proactive, comfortable working across international teams, and have excellent writing, listening, and interpersonal skills; nonprofit, education, or membership-sector experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Real Ownership And Visible Impact
• Room To Grow
• Close Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Purpose-Driven International Organisation