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Job Description

Educateurs sans Frontières (EsF) Coordinator About AMI Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is a global, not-for-profit organisation established by Maria Montessori in 1929 to maintain the integrity of her life's work and to protect, develop and extend her legacy. The organisation further supports and encourages quality expressions of Montessori principles in pursuit of social, educational, and humanitarian aims in countries throughout the world. Montessori is one of the most widely implemented educational approaches in the world with over 25,000 schools in more than 140 countries. Beyond schools, the Montessori network supports children, families and adults in a wide variety of settings. AMI is an umbrella organisation with a worldwide network. The head office is based in Amsterdam with an international team of 26 staff members. Job Purpose The EsF Coordinator supports AMI’s outreach work across several areas, including liaising with the Educateurs sans Frontières (EsF) network, project support, fundraising and developing engaging content. The EsF Coordinator will play a key role in building community in a highly diverse global context and in reaching out to new audiences. Outreach is at the core of AMI’s mission and focuses on reaching diverse populations, co-creating innovative Montessori approaches tailored to their specific context and needs. Examples include Montessori programmes in refugee communities in Kenya, prisons in Mexico and parent education with migrant families in the United States. Outreach also entails raising awareness around AMI’s mission and vision and sharing AMI’s approach to supporting human development with a broader audience. Identifying additional resources, including funding, to support this work is also part of this versatile role. Responsibilities Community Support · Answer and direct queries regarding EsF. · Identify content for social media channels and newsletters and create engaging content, collaborating with the communications team to promote EsF and raise awareness of its work through email campaigns and other activities. · Manage content and updates on the EsF website. Events and Online Programmes · Organise regular online EsF sessions. This includes planning, follow-up, speaker coordination and moderation. · Coordinate other online and in-person events in collaboration with other staff members. · Develop presentations and provide relevant content to promote these sessions and events. Project Management and Fundraising · Support project management for initiatives managed directly by the outreach team. · Liaise with partners to prepare project reports and track budget expenses. · Maintain regular contact with EsF partners and support existing and emerging programmes. · Support the development of project proposals and general fundraising activities. Qualifications & Experience · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field. · Knowledge of web CMS, social media and Microsoft 365. · Excellent command of English. · Experience or interest in international development and education. Skills · Proactive approach, with the ability to manage time efficiently. · Ability to take initiative, identify and solve problems, and set goals independently. · Team-oriented, with a commitment to achieving shared goals with colleagues. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills and cultural sensitivity. · Proficiency in crafting clear, concise, and engaging written content. · Ability to prioritise and manage tasks to ensure projects are completed within established timelines. What We Offer · A lovely office environment with a dedicated, international team. · Possibility for hybrid work. · Opportunities for training in Montessori education. · An opportunity to build an international network. . Salary between € 3100 - € 3900 pending working days and experience. We are looking for qualified candidates based in the Amsterdam region and are permitted to work in the Netherlands. Interested candidates are asked to send a motivation letter and CV.

Core Responsibilities

Support AMI’s Educateurs sans Frontières network by responding to inquiries, maintaining its website, creating outreach content, and organizing online and in-person events. Assist with outreach projects, partner communications, budget tracking, project reporting, proposal development, and fundraising.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field is required, along with knowledge of web content management systems, social media, and Microsoft 365. Candidates should have excellent English, experience or interest in international development and education, strong communication and writing skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work proactively and manage priorities independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Possibility
• Montessori Education Training
• International Networking Opportunities
• International Team Environment