Key Skills

Job Description

Do you have excellent organization skills and have a passion for organizing events? Are you good at proactively communicating via social media, especially LinkedIn? Would you like to work closely with the directors of our Research Centres and be involved in the Centres' activities and events? This Job may be for you. Working at the UvA Join Us The Amsterdam Center for European Law and Governance (ACELG) and the Amsterdam Center for International Law (ACIL) are looking for a student assistant to provide support to our events and communication. A good salary Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week. 232 vacation hours We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours. Financial arrangements On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes. Career development and room for growth The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures. Family matters Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events. All About This Vacancy What you will do Tasks will include: keep in touch with speakers and guests for our events; support in organizing travel and logistics; liaise with relevant faculty offices (catering; room; logistics) design advertisement material for our events and conferences; communicate research events to interested Master students with Canvas announcements post on LinkedIn about our events and conferences; provide support during the events and manage zoom links; provide assistance to Research Centre Directors and our Communication and Events Officer. What We Ask Of You You are enrolled in a study at the University of Amsterdam or Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences; You can communicate clearly in both spoken and written English; The job requires physical presence at the faculty, especially on Mondays, when most of our events are held. What We Offer You This job is for 1 to 2 days a week (0.2- 0.4 fte) depending on availability of the candidate and the centres needs. The contract will be concluded for an initial period of 3 months with the possibility of an extension. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible. The gross monthly salary for 38 hours a week ranges between € 3.230 and € 3.288. This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The Collectieve Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable Your place at the UvA You will work here You will work in the department of International and European Public Law. About The Amsterdam Law School Committed, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School view the role of law in a constantly changing (international) society. With over 5,000 students and 600 staff, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate legal professionals who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments through innovative and pioneering research. In this way, we always keep in touch with society. Important to know Your application & contact If this position speaks to you, please send us a brief motivation statement outlining your interest and previous experience (no more than 600 words) as well as a CV as soon as possible and no later than 15 November 2026. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture. Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Core Responsibilities

Support events and communications for the Amsterdam Center for European Law and Governance and the Amsterdam Center for International Law, including coordinating speakers, guests, travel, logistics, and faculty services. Create event promotional materials, communicate events to students and on LinkedIn, manage Zoom links, assist during events, and support the Research Centre Directors and Communications and Events Officer.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Amsterdam or Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and communicate clearly in spoken and written English. The role requires physical presence at the faculty, particularly on Mondays; no prior experience or specific degree is stated as a requirement.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• Year-End Bonus
• Pension
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Partner Leave
• Social Engagement Leave
• Training Courses
• Professional Development