Project Lead Community & Events

Your role

As Project Lead Community & Events, you're the driving force behind the CIIIC community. You create opportunities for matchmaking between the creative industry, researchers, knowledge institutions, public and private partners, and other stakeholders. You bring people together, organise inspiring events, and build a well-connected field in the world of Immersive Experiences. You’ll work closely with the Project Lead Marketing & Communication and the communications officer to align and communicate all activities effectively.

Your tasks & responsibilities

Community Management

• Build and maintain an active, engaged community around the programme, both online and in person, across and beyond the creative industry.
• Co-develop the community engagement strategy, connecting makers, researchers, knowledge institutions, entrepreneurs, and government stakeholders.
• (Co-)create activities that foster connection and knowledge sharing.
• Identify ambassadors and enable meaningful matchmaking.

Event Management

• Develop an event strategy and annual calendar.
• Set up and manage national and regional events such as conferences, workshops, and networking meetups.
• Take budget responsibility for events.
• Oversee content elements of events, including scripts, speakers, and communications.
• Manage production teams and external suppliers for larger events.

Collaboration & Network Building

• Collaborate with project partners to strengthen the community through events.
• Proactively highlight the programme’s various components to relevant audiences.

About CIIIC

The third digital wave has arrived. After the internet and mobile, immersive experiences (IX) are powering the next revolution—a world where digital and physical realities merge. The Netherlands is ready to lead.

CIIIC is making that possible with a €200 million investment and a strong network of leading organisations. We do this by working together, both nationally and internationally. By connecting innovation and entrepreneurship with public values. And by giving creatives, companies, IX experts and researchers access to facilities, expertise, and a global partner network.

The programme is overseen by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW). You will find more information on this website. CLICKNL is responsible for forming and managing the programme team, which will take shape during 2025. This team led by the programme director, will include a programme secretary, office manager, project leads, and communications specialists.

What you bring

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar project management role.
• Demonstrated experience in the creative industry.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch (and written proficiency in English).
• Experience working with and managing a variety of people and organisations, including creatives, knowledge institutions, governments, and non-profits in project-based settings.
• Experience using project management tools to plan, manage and monitor progress.
• Comfortable using CRM systems to manage and analyse relationships.
• Familiarity with platforms for community building.
• Knowledge of digital or hybrid event tools and platforms.
• A proactive, independent and solution-oriented mindset.
• Open, approachable, and a great team player.
• A suitable workspace with necessary facilities and availability to work from our office in Rotterdam (Groothandelsgebouw, next to Rotterdam Central Station) on a regular basis.

What we offer

• TKI CLICKNL is responsible for CIIIC’s programme management and is the official employer of the programme team. We offer you a 0.9 FTE position (to be agreed in consultation) via Stichting TKI CLICKNL.
• A gross monthly salary between €5,000 and €6,500 (based on 40 hours), depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 30 vacation days per year (on a full-time basis), pension contribution, and a fixed allowance for mobile phone costs.
• A dynamic and meaningful role in a leading programme with social impact.
• An inspiring team of experts in innovation, technology and societal change.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home.

Interested?

Does this role sound like a great match for your skills and interests? We’d love to hear from you!

Apply by Friday, 11 April 2025, by sending your CV and motivation letter or video to hr@clicknl.nl. Interviews will follow shortly after.

Questions? Contact Heleen Rouw, Programme Director at CIIIC: heleen@CIIIC.nl. 

Recruitment in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.