Junior Communications Coordinator

Join the journey shaping the future of food together at Foodvalley!

JUNIOR COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Are you a creative communicator who loves turning ideas and stories into engaging content? Do you enjoy writing, working with digital channels and making sure communication is clear, relevant and up to date? Are you eager to learn, hands-on and excited to contribute to a more sustainable food system? Then Foodvalley is looking for you! If you are interested in joining us on this exciting journey of shaping the future of food together, we would love to meet you! Please send your motivational letter and curriculum vitae to HR@foodvalley.nl until 22 September 2026.

How do you contribute to our journey?

As our Junior Communications Coordinator, you will contribute to the day-to-day communication activities of Foodvalley. You will be part of our Marketing Communication team and work closely with colleagues across the organization to help bring projects and events to life through effective communication. In this role, you will help ensure that our communication is clear, relevant, engaging and consistent across different channels and audiences. You will contribute to a wide range of communication activities, from digital channels and content creation to project support and communication materials. This is a hands-on role in which you will have the opportunity to develop your communication skills and gain experience across different communication channels, projects, tools and activities. As English is the working language within our organization, you will become part of an international and collaborative working environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage and further develop Foodvalley’s external communication channels, including LinkedIn and the website, while monitoring the performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with our external website partner, regarding the website and its further development.
• Work with communication tools such as email software, our CMS and Canva.
• Write, edit and format communication content and materials, including website content, event communication, newsletters and presentations for external audiences.
• Act as the Marketing & Communications point of contact within internal projects, coordinating communication activities and supporting colleagues in achieving project objectives.

What makes you the ideal person we are looking for?

Your capabilities:

• You are a strong communicator with a good eye for language, content and detail.
• You are proactive, hands-on and enjoy turning ideas into clear and effective communication materials.
• You are organised and able to manage different communication activities and channels.
• You have a strong eye for detail and ensure communication materials and presentations are accurate, consistent and professionally presented.
• You are curious, eager to learn and comfortable working with different communication tools and platforms.

Your background:

• You have a completed HBO or university degree in Communication, Marketing, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience (+1 year) in a communication or marketing role is a strong advantage.
• You have a strong interest in communication and content creation.
• You have strong writing and communication skills in English and Dutch.
• You have experience working with Canva, a CMS and email marketing platforms.
• You have an interest in the food system and Foodvalley’s ambition to contribute to a more sustainable food system.

What can you expect from us?

Foodvalley is looking for an addition to the team for 36 hours per week (fulltime). Aside from a good salary, we value a good work-life balance. We invest in personal growth and learning. And take care of each other and encourage you to take care of yourself. We promote ample exercise and creativity. And off course, we love a joke and value a positive work environment.

We offer a good salary based on your experience, a one-year contract, and additional benefits such as a pension scheme.

The Foodvalley team consists of around 20 professionals working on the transition of the food system. We strive for maximum impact. We value an open, safe and trusted working environment, where we constantly challenge you to learn, experiment and grow.

Foodvalley's office is located in Wageningen, on the campus of Wageningen University & Research.

Join the journey at Foodvalley

Foodvalley is an independent, not for profit organisation dedicated to shaping the future of food. We create a trusted space where farmers, retailers, new product developers, caterers, researchers, investors, civil servants, innovators and bankers from the Netherlands and around the world come together to connect efforts, turn shared ambitions into collective action and help promising solutions reach the scale needed for lasting impact. Together, we help shape a food system that works for people, planet and future generations. Visit our website: www.foodvalley.nl