Key Skills

Job Description

About Treat it Queer Treat it Queer (TiQ) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to health justice for the queer community. We seek to cultivate worldwide awareness and understanding of the existing health inequities affecting gender and sexually diverse people, as well as bring greater visibility to the lived experiences of queer people in clinical practice, policy, and research. TiQ is dedicated to advancing health equity for queer communities through advocacy, knowledge generation and exchange, capacity building, and community empowerment. We are a queer-led, interdisciplinary community with a global reach, creating and maintaining awareness. Purpose of the role We’re looking for a vibrant and committed person to join the Board of TiQ in the capacity of Communications and Public Relations on a volunteer basis to help us nurture and increase the visibility of our projects and impact. This role is all about coordinating, creating and positioning TiQ’s work in spaces where it can bring more opportunities for collaboration to extend the breadth of our reach. As Board member you will also support guiding decision-making processes, identifying funding opportunities and brainstorming approaches to keep our operations running smoothly. Note: This is a volunteer-based role. What you’ll do You will work alongside TiQ’s Board members and with communications team to: Lead, make executive and strategic decisions on communications and other matters key to TiQ’s functioning. Overseeing and (sometimes) execute the communications developments within TiQ (i.e. campaigns and communications components of TiQ projects) Develop, execute, monitor and shape the Communications Strategy for TiQ in collaboration with the Communications team. Identify Public Relations opportunities and engagement with like-minded professionals and organizations. Management of TiQ website, following legal requirements based in Dutch law. Position TiQ as an international organization open for partnerships and collaborations. Make sure to keep online (and offline) conversations inclusive, respectful, and aligned with TiQ’s values. Grow and nurture TiQ’s audience, identifying opportunities to expand reach and visibility and engaging with partner organizations and aligned communities. Let go of squared thinking and bring creative ideas that keep TiQ’s authenticity aligned with our brand voice. Co-design and lead social media campaigns according to needs: research, project impact, fundraising, advocacy, etc. Critically analyze leads on what’s resonating with TiQ’s audience, highlighting questions, concerns, or recurring themes. Ways of working At TiQ, we work horizontally. You’ll be encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge, and co-create. You will participate in a monthly meeting with the Board for strategic alignment, and one monthly meeting with all the teams to stay up-to-date with the work of the organization, make decisions, gather ideas for communications approaches and connect with fellow queer volunteers. We prioritize care, flexibility, and mutual respect. You’ll have support, but also space to shape the role to the best of your capacity. Time commitment One hour/month for the All teams meeting: first Monday of the month from 18.00 to 19.00 CET (Amsterdam time). One hour/month for the monthly Board Meeting: last Monday of the month from 18.00 to 19.00 CET (Amsterdam time). Self-dependent hours to work on the specific tasks within this role. Flexible, but ideally you should be able to dedicate a couple of hours per week. We will agree together on what feels sustainable for you. We work fully remote, therefore you may be based anywhere in the world. One weekend a year to work on location (usually in the Netherlands). In 2026 this is 4-6 December. Ideally the new Board member can join then. Profile and skills You don’t need to tick every box, come as you are. That said, it helps if you: Identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Have a working fluency in English; additional language skills are highly valued. Have an interest and/or proved expertise in communications, public relations, social media, storytelling, or digital engagement. Have some proficiency or interest to grow proficiency in design platforms such as Adobe Illustrator, Canva. (We work mostly on Canva). Are comfortable interacting with leadership/spokespersons of other organizations and engaging with queer communities at large. Share TiQ’s commitment to inclusivity, equity, and queer-led values. Can write clearly and adapt tone for different audiences. Are proactive, collaborative, and communicative. What you’ll gain Hands-on experience in a leadership position in an international non-profit sector. Strengthen your communications, advocacy and public relations skills in the queer health arena. A chance to co-create within a queer-led, values-driven space. Skills in digital engagement, storytelling, and collaboration. New connections with a vibrant, supportive community. How to apply? Interested? Send an e-mail by October 30, 2026 to [email protected] with the subject line: Board Member Communications and Public Relations. Please attach your CV and a letter of interest (max 1 A4). Your letter of interest should detail your interest in Treat it Queer and this position, and any relevant previous experience. Please also indicate whether you would be able to attend the in-person weekend on 4-6th December 2026. Learn more at https://www.treatitqueer.org/open-positions

Core Responsibilities

Lead strategic communications decisions and develop, execute, and monitor Treat it Queer’s communications strategy, campaigns, website, and public relations activities. Grow the organization’s visibility and audience, build partnerships, and ensure communications reflect its inclusive values and brand voice.

Requirements

Applicants should have an interest or experience in communications, public relations, social media, storytelling, or digital engagement, and be able to write clearly for different audiences. Commitment to inclusivity and queer-led values, collaboration, and comfort engaging with organizational leaders and queer communities are important; English fluency is needed, while additional languages and design-platform skills are valued.

Benefits

• Leadership experience in an international nonprofit
• Communications, advocacy, and public relations skill development
• Digital engagement, storytelling, and collaboration experience
• Connections with a supportive community