Vacancy: Event & Communication Manager (±4 hours per week)

• Location: Bloq Offices Eindhoven
• Hours: ±4 hours per week
• Type: Student position / Freelance (self-employed)

About Orange Sports Forum

Orange Sports Forum (OSF) is a leading international network organization connecting over 300 companies, organizations, and institutions in the Dutch sports ecosystem. OSF facilitates international business, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships within the global sports industry.

Through trade missions, events, and international projects, OSF supports Dutch organizations in expanding their global footprint and creating impact in sport and vitality.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Event & Communication Manager to support our team on a part-time basis (±4 hours per week). This role is ideal for a student, young professional, or freelance entrepreneur with an interest in sports, international business, and marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Event Support

• Assist in organizing (international) events, trade missions, and networking sessions
• Coordinate logistics, invitations, and stakeholder communication
• Support follow-up and reporting of events

Marketing & Communication

• Manage and update the OSF website
• Create and distribute newsletters
• Support content creation for LinkedIn and other channels
• Manage and optimize the OSF mobile app
• Contribute to marketing campaigns and visibility of OSF projects

General Support

• Help strengthen OSF’s international positioning and communication
• Support ongoing projects and initiatives where needed

Examples of Projects & Activities

You will contribute to a variety of international and high-impact initiatives, such as:

• International trade missions (e.g. USA, Middle East, Europe)
• Orange Sports Hubs (e.g. Spain, Cape Town, Switzerland, Australia, China): supporting local activation and communication
• CEO events & networking sessions with leaders from the sports industry
• Incoming delegations & fact-finding missions
• Thematic events around innovation topics such as AI in sport, sustainability, and fan engagement

Profile

We are looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, independent, and well-organized
• Interested in sports, international business, and networking
• Strong in communication (Dutch and English)
• Digitally skilled (website WordPress, newsletters, social media)
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Available on a flexible basis (±4 hours/week)

Growth Potential

This role offers clear growth opportunities. If the collaboration proves successful and you demonstrate the ability to:

• Take ownership of projects
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives
• Help generate new opportunities, partnerships, or turnover

…the role can grow into more hours and responsibilities, potentially evolving into a larger position within OSF.

What We Offer

• A flexible, part-time role with high responsibility
• Direct involvement in international sports projects and events
• Access to a strong global network in sport and business
• Opportunity to grow within an internationally oriented organization
• Ideal combination with studies or freelance work

Interested?

Send your short motivation and CV to info@orangesportsforum.com