Location: The Netherlands/Remote (Preferably based around Amsterdam area)
Position Type: 8 hours/ week, paid
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing high-quality online events for clinicians, practitioners and researchers in the field of mental healthcare and psychedelic science. This role requires extensive knowledge of psychedelic clinical and research practices, as well as an understanding of the needs of professionals working in these areas. As a program coordinator you will develop concepts and themes for online events, maintain communication with speakers, align scheduling with other stakeholders and offerings on the event calendar, and ensure events are executed flawlessly. You will work both independently as well as in a team, and collaborate closely with and report to the Community Manager. Knowledge about psychedelic science and therapy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage our target audience are essential. Event moderation skills are a plus.
KEY Responsibilities
Program Development: Curate a diverse range of engaging and informative content tailored to the interests and needs of mental healthcare professionals who are interested in working with psychedelics. Coordinate with speakers, presenters, and vendors to ensure seamless event execution.
Event Planning: Develop event concepts, topics, and objectives for online events. Identify and liaise with suitable speakers, manage communication, and handle all logistical aspects of the events. Ensure perfect alignment both in terms of content and scheduling with other events and programs in the OPEN Foundation portfolio.
Post-event Evaluation: Collect and analyze feedback to assess event success. Use insights to refine future event strategies, retain community members, identify new audiences, and improve overall quality.
Reporting: Regularly update and discuss planning and organization with the Community Manager to ensure alignment with overall organizational goals.
Qualifications:
- Professional Experience:
- Proven experience in event planning and organization, particularly within professional and/or academic settings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple events concurrently, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Psychedelic Science: In-depth understanding of psychedelics, including their therapeutic potential, current research, ethical considerations, and regulatory aspects (and/or a demonstrated willingness to learn in underdeveloped areas of expertise).
- Clinical Practices: Familiarity with clinical methodologies, best practices and needs related to psychedelic therapy.
- Research Acumen: Strong grasp of research methodologies with the ability to translate complex scientific information into engaging event content.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Circle) and related technologies.
- Competence in using project management and collaboration tools such as Coda and Slack.
- Interpersonal Skills:
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, and community managers.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a focus on clarity, enthusiasm, and professionalism.
- Personal Attributes:
- Passion for Psychedelics: Genuine interest in and commitment to the advancing the field of psychedelics and consciousness in a responsible and thoughtful manner.
- Innovative Thinking: Creative and innovative mindset for developing novel and engaging event ideas.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to emerging trends, feedback, and evolving community needs.
- Integrity and Inclusion: Commitment to organizing events with respect for diverse voices and perspectives.
- Independence and Initiative: Self-motivated with a proactive approach to generating and implementing new event concepts.
- Additional Desirable Qualifications:
- Established connections within the psychedelic research and clinical community.
who are we looking for?
You possess extensive knowledge of psychedelic science and therapy, particularly in clinical and research settings. You understand the professional needs and interests of clinicians and researchers and can manage the planning of multiple events simultaneously.You are organized and detail-oriented, managing event logistics like a pro and keeping everything on track. You work efficiently, with a systematic approach that minimizes future work due to your strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
You are adaptable and quick-thinking, tackling challenges and changes with ease and problem-solving skills. You are enthusiastic about psychedelics, committed to delivering events with integrity, inclusivity, and respect for diverse perspectives.
You are self-driven and independent, taking initiative and ownership of your projects, always ready to bring new ideas to life.
ABOUT the OPEN Foundation
Founded in 2007, the OPEN Foundation is the leading nonprofit organisation in the Netherlands and Europe dedicated to advancing the knowledge and understanding of psychedelics through research. We aim to optimise the potential of psychedelics in a therapeutic context and to help integrate psychedelics into society in a way that’s both sustainable and responsible.
OPEN Foundation fulfills its mission by:
- organizing scientific conferences (ICPR), workshops, symposiums, journal clubs, master classes, and other educational events;
- facilitating and promoting rigorous, interdisciplinary research into psychedelics and their therapeutic applications;
- educating clinicians, researchers, and a larger lay audience through continued (medical) education trainings, practice-oriented workshops, master classes, and public events;
- building communities and creating networking opportunities for researchers, therapists, and others interested in psychedelics;
- advocating for the safe, ethical, and sustainable development and integration of beneficial applications of psychedelics through collaboration with policymakers and politicians in the Netherlands, at the EU level and other governmental and professional stakeholders.
OPEN Foundation is a public benefit organisation and registered charity with the Dutch tax authorities.
If you wish to apply, please send your personal CV and cover letter to Iulia Rusu at iulia@open-foundation.org.