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Become a Board member

180DC Amsterdam's Board of Directors changes every year. You could be on the next one!

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Please note that in order to qualify for a board position, you have to:

  • Be a student 

  • Be physically present in Amsterdam for the duration of the academic year

  • Be willing and able to dedicate a minimum of 10 hours per week to 180DC

Applications for Board positions are currently closed.

What does each position entail?

Below you will find a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of each position. 

President 

  • Legally and formally represents the branch

  • Is registered with the KVK & signs all legal documents

  • Sets overall goals and strategies for the branch steers all processes toward achievement of branch goals

  • Leads weekly board meetings

  • Manages emergencies and steps in if anyone needs help

  • Regularly checks in with all departments

  • Approves all content (legal documents, emails, proposals, marketing schedules…)

  • Communicates with the GLT

  • Plans onboarding and board handover (together with Human Resources Director)

Vice President 

  • Makes agendas and minutes for board meetings

  • Is the gatekeeper of the Amsterdam email account, forwarding the emails to the relevant board members and answering simple queries

  • Makes internal content about Branch functions and operations (Team Lead and consultant guides, internal announcements, value proposals…)

  • Is the point of contact for other 180DC branches

  • Make budget for year and for events (together with President & Operations Director)

  • Steps in if anyone needs help and during emergencies

Human Resources Director

  • Plans recruitment

  • Is approachable to consultants and board members

  • Ensures a safe and welcoming environment

  • Collects consultant feedback

  • Assigns the buddy groups

  • Keeps track of attendance + receives notifications about absences

  • Handles misconduct and terminations (with President)

  • Organizes social events

  • Is in charge of Alumni management

Two Consulting Directors

  • Oversee all consulting projects

  • Monitor project progress & ensure adherence to deadlines and client expectations

  • Reach out to potential clients in the initiation of the project cycles to convert them into our clients

  • Conduct client meetings, presentations, & status updates.

  • Address client feedback and concerns

  • Provide guidance and support to teams to ensure their professional growth and development.

  • Mentor team members

  • Support the Branch Development Director in planning the training week

  • Potentially give trainings if needed

Branch Development Director 

  • Researches partnerships, sponsorships, and grants

  • Reaches out to potential partners and sponsors

  • Be the primary point of contact for partners, sponsors, etc.

  • Organizes and attends meetings with potential and current partners and sponsors

  • Reaches out to & is the contact point for trainers (in collaboration with Consulting Directors)

Communications Director

  • Makes content calendar

  • Creates the content

  • Maintains and updates website

  • Posts + manages community on LI and IG

  • Prepares messages for alumni

  • Preserves brand identity

  • Markets recruitment and events

  • Takes pictures during events

Operations Director

  • Sets up & updates our professional platforms

  • Helps organize recruitment

  • Handles subscriptions, budget requests, payments, client payments

  • Makes sure all documents are up to date & pre-prepares all legal documents

  • Helps preparing events

  • If necessary, prepares user guidelines

  • Works closely in collaboration with all other board members

How to apply

01.

Fill out the registration form to indicate interest in up to 2 positions. You can find the form below. 

02.

Submit an online application for your chosen position(s). You will receive it via email following registration.

03.

Have an interview with the current board members. We look forward to meeting you!

04.

Have an interview with the new President. This way you can make sure that you will work well together.

05.

Accepted for the position? Congratulations! You can expect an onboarding day and a 1-on-1 with your predecessor.

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