As a board member in the role of Communication and Events, you are responsible for promoting and organizing our events. This involves engaging with our stakeholders, scouting new event locations, and coordinating plans with fellow board members. Additionally, you oversee website management, digital marketing, and communications to ensure they align with the organization’s mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for organizing events, and keeping an overview of all tasks
  • Maintain and update the local branch’s section on www.youngship.com via WordPress
  • Manage the branch’s presence on social media and other chosen platforms
  • Creating and updating content via Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other design tools

Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.

Application Process:

Can we welcome you as our new board member? If you are interested, you can submit your resume and a short cover letter to rotterdam@youngship.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About YoungShip Rotterdam & YoungShip International

YoungShip International is a professional non-profit organization for young people working within the global maritime industry. Today we count more than 5000 individual members and we are expanding our reach and opening new departments frequently.

YoungShip Rotterdam aims to bring together all the corners of the Maritime Industry within Rotterdam and the surrounding areas to promote the people, companies, and opportunities that shape the Dutch shipping community.

Embracing a ‘Young-fresh perspective’, we aim to bridge the gap between experienced professionals established in the industry and the arrival of new, ambitious talent. Our networking events and workshops address present challenges, transforming them into tomorrow’s opportunities. We are dedicated to fostering the knowledge and interest of the younger generation in environmental developments, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the maritime and offshore industry.

Join YoungShip Rotterdam and be part of a dynamic community that propels the maritime legacy of Rotterdam into a future marked by collaboration, growth, and innovation.