At ISN, we try to help international students studying at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and University of Applied Sciences (HvA) integrate into Dutch culture while having a lot of fun! ISN Amsterdam is a section of the worldwide organization ESN (Erasmus Student Network), which is active in 37 countries. Every semester, we organize events and activities for over 1500 students.
We are currently looking for motivated students (UvA or AUAS) who would like to work as committee members within a dynamic international, student-run organization.
Joining our team as a committee member will allow you to broaden your network, gain experience in working within a professional, internationally oriented organization, get the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and, last but not least: have a whole lot of fun!
Applications are now open for some of the committees! If you are interested in applying, you can have a look at our committee descriptions and then complete the application form.
Buddy Committee (full)
Excited to make sure our newly arrived international students and exchange students have the best time in Amsterdam? You can help them out by organizing the Buddy Program and the Language Exchange Program each semester.
Tasks include:
Creating a Buddy Program each semester. Taking care of promotion, especially to recruit local buddies. Matching local and international students. Organizing a Buddy Meet-up and at least two Buddy Activities.
Creating a Language Exchange Program each semester. Taking care of promotion. Matching students based on their language preferences. Organizing a Language Partner Meet-up.
There is room for input from committee members regarding the activities and the organization of the two meet-ups. They can also think about organizing Language Cafés in place of our weekly De Bajes borrel once in a while.
Profile:
- Proactive
- Takes ownership & responsibility
- Reliable
- Organizational skills
- Creative
- Enjoy the international environment & outgoing
Requirements:
- UvA / AUAS student
- Available for approx. 8 hours a week
- A 1,5 à 2 hour meeting once per two weeks
- Individual work on tasks and reporting back to the team
- Proficiency in English, in speech and in writing
IT Committee
Have you ever had your own blog or website? Or would you like to experience how to manage a website? Do you have affinity with IT or apps? You always wanted to manage a database? If the answer is yes, then we are looking for you!
The IT Committee is responsible for updating the website, developing the ISN App, building and maintaining our database and assisting the volunteers of ISN in tasks that are Information Technology-related.
Currently ISN Amsterdam is starting with the creation of an ISN Amsterdam app, and as an IT Committee-member you will become part of it with your ideas! As a part of our team you will experience the development process from start to finish!
You will learn how to work on a project as a team, you will get insight in a large student-run organization, and you will have a great time as part of our ISN Family while developing you own ideas and boosting your C.V.!
Requirements:
– UvA- or AUAS/HvA-student
– Passion for helping international students
– Affinity with IT, preferably experience with wordpress and databases
– Interest in developing and maintaining an app (experience is not required)
– Motivation & ideas to improve our website
Social Erasmus Committee (full)
ESN International has two projects that ISN Amsterdam participates in: Social Erasmus and Erasmus in Schools. Both of these projects are aimed at giving international and exchange students the opportunity to give back to and participate in the local communities they are (temporarily) part of. Excited to organize these volunteering activities? Join the Social Erasmus Committee!
Tasks include:
In the past we have, for example, volunteered at schools (e.g. language village), at nursery homes (e.g. Christmas decorating) and at soup kitchens. With your committee you will organize at least two of these types of activities per semester.
There is room for input from committee members regarding the type of volunteering activities and events. This semester we are also looking into organizing a charity run. In the future this committee can look into ESN projects surrounding ExchangeAbility, MapAbility or mobility in general, as well as diversity projects at the university.
Profile:
- Proactive
- Takes ownership & responsibility
- Reliable
- Organizational skills
- Creative
- Enjoy the international environment & outgoing
Requirements:
- UvA / AUAS student
- Available for approx. 8 hours a week
- A 1,5 à 2 hour meeting once per two weeks
- Individual work on tasks and reporting back to the team
- Proficiency in English, in speech and in writing
International Culture Committee
Are you excited to show off your culture to our international students? Do you enjoy cultural exchanges and are you excited to organize activities that would facilitate cultural exchange? Join the Culture Committee!
Tasks include:
– Organizing an International Student Fair with (student) speakers each semester, with the committee you take care of all the details.
– Providing the students with several international cultural activities to get to know the world, such as the Mid-Autum Festival which is being celebrated in South-East Asian countries.
Next to the planned cultural activities there is room for your own creative thoughts and ideas – these could lead to the launch of clubs related to these activities, such as a museum club or a movie club.
You can try to facilitate an exchange of cultures, e.g. an International Dinner once in a while.
Profile:
- Proactive
- Takes ownership & responsibility
- Reliable
- Organizational skills
- Creative
- Enjoys the international environment
- Outgoing
Requirements:
- UvA / AUAS / HvA student
- Available for approx. 8 hours a week
- A 1,5 à 2 hour meeting once per two weeks
- Individual work on tasks and reporting back to the team
- Proficiency in English, in speech and in writing
Travel & Excursion Committee (full)
Those who join this committee will spend their time thinking of fun and affordable destinations to visit, coming up with fun activities, booking accommodations, and creating budgets.
Together you will work to organise trips that our (international) students will not easily forget. Being part of this committee offers you the opportunity to be creative and develop your social skills. It will test your team skills and endurance and it will also provide you with an unforgettable experience!
The travel committee will consist of at least 4 students.
Requirements:
- UvA/AUAS student
- Passion for helping international students
- Flexible hours (due to trips)
- Available for weekly meetings
- Highly proficient in both spoken and written English
Profile:
- Creative
- Flexible
- Outgoing
Partnership Committee
The Partnership committee is responsible for acquiring and maintaining the partnerships with the various companies that ISN Amsterdam is/will be working with.
It comes in handy to be outgoing & creative, having negotiating skills is a plus. Current partners include Student Talks, Coco’s, The BikeBoys, and Genki Sushi. You will work in a team with a focus on fundraising. This committee offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop strong social and negotiation skills.
Requirements:
– UvA- or AUAS/HvA-student
– Passion for helping international students
– 3 to 4 hours available per week
Profile:
- Proactive
- Committee experience is a big plus
- Outgoing
- Negotiating skills
- Can work with deadlines
PR & Graphics Committee
Do you enjoy creating original videos, images and graphics? Are you a Social Media addict with effective ideas on how to connect with other students through different platforms? Would you like to see your work reach thousands of people? Then the PR & Graphics Committee is what you’re looking for.
The PR & Graphics Committee takes care of creating the content that will be posted on ISN Amsterdam’s social media platforms in order to engage with international students. From creating original content to organizing photo contests, any idea will be welcome. The team will be working together to come up with the best ways to shape ISN’s image.
Requirements:
- UvA or AUAS/HvA Student
- Available 3-4 hours per week
Profile:
- Knows how to work with Adobe Creative Cloud (mostly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
- Has ideas on how ISN could reach students more efficiently
- Good at working under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Creative
Reporter Committee
Are you a creative writer? Do you like seeing your words come to life and reach thousands of people? Would you like to help International students with your words by sharing interesting tips and stories about Amsterdam’s city life? Then join the Reporter Committee.
The Reporter Committee is in charge of writing up news stories to then share with international students through ISN’s platforms. From important things happening in the city to tips about survival in Amsterdam and events to attend, the team will be working to keep our students informed in a fun and effective way.
Requirements:
- UvA or AUAS/HvA Student
- Available 4-5 hours per week (one weekly meeting + individual work)
Profile:
- Enjoys writing (previous experience with newspapers, blogs, or similar would be ideal)
- Enjoys taking pictures/videos and editing them
- Has knowledge on how to create an appealing graphic unit with text and images
- Team-worker
- Attention to detail and creative
Sports Committee
The Sports Committee consists of a group of at least four members who organise different events that are all sport-related. The sport activities that are organized during the year are the following: iceskating, surfing, the apenkooigym and the fun forest climbing park. Furthermore, there is room for your own creative and innovative ideas (such as a football tournament) which could eventually lead to a club or clubs that you have the power to launch. The most important job of this committee is to organise unforgettable sport events and to promote them as well.
As a committee member, you learn how to organize different sport-related activities throughout the year. You are responsible for coming up with creative ideas, enthuse students to participate and taking care of additional tasks during the sports events. Furthermore, you work with at least three others, so you gain experience in working with a team as well. Are you a sports fan and do you want to organize sport-related activities for international students? Then apply for the Sports Committee!
Requirements:
- UvA/AUAS Student
- Passion for helping international students
Social Committee (full)
Do you like seeing the results of your work immediately, but you are also interested in the long-term projects? Would you like to organise small scale events, such as weekly activities at De Bajes, as well as a semester party? Then the social committee is the perfect match for you!
In the social committee you are responsible for coming up and organizing events that you would attend as well. During weekly meetings, we would discuss your progress and ideas, as well as give you some feedback.
Joining ISN Amsterdam not only gives you the opportunity to meet new people and build a wide network, but also a possibility to gain new skills, such as leadership and event organization.
We are looking for someone:
- Who is creative and social
- Who is flexible and reliable
- With organizational skills
- Who is able to work together in groups and fulfill individual tasks
- With an affinity for international students
- Average time per week: 4 hours (including the events)
Example of tasks:
- Organizing weekly events at De Bajes (e.g. pub quiz, board games)
- Coming up with ideas for new events and executing them (e.g. canoeing)
- Coming up with ideas for a semester party/event
Culture Committee
Do you enjoy cultural exchanges and are you excited to organize activities that would help students get to know The Netherlands and Amsterdam a bit more? Are you interested in showing off Amsterdam and the Dutch culture to internationals? Join the Dutch Culture Committee! It goes without saying that internationals are encouraged to apply: different perspectives create more interesting and better results.
Tasks include:
Organizing four Dutch Movie Nights per semester: choosing four movies and contact speakers.
Providing students with several cultural activities to get to know Amsterdam, such as: Red Light District Tour, Johan Cruijf Arena Tour, Bike & Pancake Boat Tour, museum trips, etc.
Next to these activities there is room for your own creative ideas – these should lead to the launch of clubs related to these activities, such as a museum club or a movie club. Input from committee members regarding new types of activities that relate to Dutch culture, such as biking lessons or workshops, are more than welcome. What do you feel like international students need to know or see before leaving Amsterdam?
Profile:
- Proactive
- Organizational Skills
- Creative
- Affinity with Dutch culture
- Is able to take initiative
- Responsible and reliable
Requirements:
- UvA/AUAS student
- Available for approx. 8 hours a week
- A 1,5 à 2 hour meeting once per two weeks
- Individual work on tasks and reporting back to the team
- Proficiency in English, in speech and in writing
Introduction Committee (full)
Are you interested in using your creativity to organize one of the biggest events in our semester calendar, i.e. introduction week? Can you look at something in a bigger picture? Then the introduction committee is the perfect match for you!
In the introduction committee you are responsible for coming up with ideas and fulfilling your tasks to give the new exchange students the best experience possible. We will have weekly meetings to brainstorm and report your progress.
Joining ISN Amsterdam does not only gives you an amazing opportunity for a personal growth, but also the possibility to experience running a big international organization and widen your network.
We are looking for someone:
- Who is creative, social, flexible and reliable
- With organizational skills
- Who is able to work together in groups and fulfil individual tasks
- With an affinity for international students
- Average time per week: 3 hours
Example of tasks:
- Planning a goodie bag
- Coming up with new activities
- Searching for venues
- Helping during the Introduction week itself
International Student Network Amsterdam is looking for students (UvA or AUAS) who would like to run a large dynamic international, student-run organization!
ISN Amsterdam has started its final recruitment period for this academic year. Every new study year, a new board will be responsible for ISN Amsterdam. This period you will be provided with a great chance to become a board member and apply for one of our positions. A board membership within ISN Amsterdam gives you the chance to develop yourself and get practical experience next to studying. Do you think you are able to run one of the largest international student organisations in the Netherlands? Are you motivated to get the most out of your student experience in Amsterdam and are you looking for opportunities to build your CV and gain international experience? Then apply for a board position with International Student Network Amsterdam!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
ISN Amsterdam is an organization responsible for helping all international students studying at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and University of Applied Sciences (HvA). ISN Amsterdam is a section of the worldwide organization ESN (Erasmus Student Network), which is active in 37 countries. We organize events and activities for 2500 students per year. Joining as a board member will allow you to broaden your network, gain experience in working within a professional, internationally orientated organization, get the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and, last but not least: have a whole lot of fun while working for ISN Amsterdam! A board member position is volunteer based and will cost you about 20 hours per week.
Do you have any general questions about ISN Amsterdam? Send an email to info@isn-amsterdam.nl
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
The board of Amsterdam exists of 8 board members:
- President:
As President of ISN Amsterdam you are the face of the organisation and you represent ISN Amsterdam in formal and informal settings on the local, national and international level of the larger Erasmus Student Network, and towards the affiliated higher education institutions (UvA & HvA) and the media. You need to be confident, socially capable, organised and a good public speaker. Do you get excited by the idea that in August 2019 you could be standing on stage presenting for an audience of 900 students and university officials? - Secretary:
As the Secretary of ISN my responsibility is making sure that everyone is well-informed, and providing our volunteers with the right tools for their tasks. This includes managing the ISN website, responding to incoming emails, taking minutes & making schedules for the board, and monitoring the follow-up of actions. Besides this, I am ensuring that the foundation remains legally in order, writing the policy plan & reports for the universities, and sending out the ISN Newsletter. Currently, I am also leading the IT Committee with the development of the ISN application, super challenging! This position has a very varied set of tasks, nonetheless, it’s a lot of fun! Are you excited to take over my role? - Treasurer:
As Treasurer, I’m the person that manages all the money that flows within ISN Amsterdam. I’m responsible for, for example, paying invoices ISN receives for activities throughout the semester and the Introduction Weeks, making a budget at the beginning of the year that translates the policy plan and do the bookkeeping and keep an administration that comes with that. Besides that, the Treasurer is also responsible for ISN’s partnerships, both investigating new as maintaining existing partners. For this part of the roll of the Treasurer, you need to be able to lead a committee. The Funding Committee will help you find the best partners for ISN Amsterdam. Are you reliable, responsible, critical, being able to delegate and communicatively strong? Are you studying accounting or something related? Then you’re the Treasurer we need for the 2019/2020 board year! Do you think you can take over this role? - Activities Coordinator:
As Activities Coordinator of ISN Amsterdam I am responsible for organizing the social and cultural activities that ISN offers. Amongst these activities are all the day trips to cities (such as to Volendam & Zaanse Schans), weekend trips (such as the Supertrip), sports activities, cultural events and the parties of ISN. Besides organizing events I create the official ISN calendar at the beginning of each semester, together with the Integration Coordinator and the PR Coordinator. I keep track of my own budget and coordinate my very own committee: the Activities Committee. The members of this committee are the support without whom I could not perform my tasks properly. Furthermore I make sure that the creation of Facebook-events is done properly in order to promote the activities. Being Activities Coordinator can lead to surprising situations, stressful but educational. I must say that this position has brought me everything I hoped it would, including the fun. Are you excited to take over my role? - PR Coordinator:
As the PR Coordinator of ISN Amsterdam you are responsible for all the promotional content you see on both our social media platforms (Instagram & Facebook) and around the international offices at UvA & HvA. This includes designing banners/leaflets with the help of Adobe design programs and distributing them in a timely manner (depending on when an event needs to be promoted) while being supported by the PR Committee. Furthermore, you will be responsible for writing & publishing the ISN Newsletter together with your Newsletter Committee. Are you interested in taking this role? - Integration Coordinator:
Become the next Integration Coordinator of ISN Amsterdam! In addition to entertaining activities, travel opportunities and lively parties ISN tries to offer international students the opportunity to get to know the Dutch (student) community through several other programs and activities. As ISN’s Integration coordinator I am in charge of these type of activities. Specifically, I’m will be responsible for coordinating the Theme Nights and Dutch Movie Nights, the SocialErasmus and Erasmus in Schools activities, the Buddy and Language Exchange programs, the Dutch Culture Night and the sales of the Dutch Lessons at the start of each semester. Before the start of the semester, I plan all these activities to create the official ISN calendar together with the Activities Coordinator and the PR Coordinator. To be able to do this, I coordinate my very own (and very wonderful) committee: the Integration Committee. ISN’s Integration Coordinator should be someone carrying a welcoming smile and a lot of enthusiasm; good in not only communicating with fellow board members and committee members but with associates partners (for instance for the Dutch Culture Night, Dutch Lessons, SocialErasmus, Erasmus in Schools and Theme Nights) and most importantly: with the international students themselves! Already excited to take over my role and welcome the newly arrived students with the biggest possible smile?
- Introduction coordinator:
As Introduction Coordinator of ISN Amsterdam you are responsible for organizing the two introduction weeks at the beginning of each semester with between 700 and 900 participants. These weeks will be the first impression incoming students will get of our organization, this means that it is important that they succeed. Luckily you are not alone as ISN Amsterdam has two introduction coordinators. Together you will book venues, come up with activities, create a budget, manage the applications of students and recruit coaches.Planning and working together are important for this position. As the introduction week approaches the workload will increase exponentially. Luckily there are also relatively quiet periods. Next to the specific task of organizing the introduction weeks you will have regular board tasks as managing our office, guiding activities and attending meetings.
You want to get in touch with (other) international students but you don’t have that much time? Then the ISN Volunteers Programme is the thing for you! Being an ISN Volunteer gives you access to the Mailing List in which you will be kept updated about activities for which we need help. This can be anything, from helping out during one of our events, joining our volunteering activities, to being a representative at a University Info Market.
If you are interested you can be registered on our mailing list here. Your name will then be added to the Mailing List and everytime we need some help you will receive an email with details. It is non-commital, so only when you respond to one of our emails we expect you to actually help out.
In short it means: lots of fun, a boost for your CV and everything on occassional basis!
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