Our Current Openings

Join De Esdoorn as Our Social Media Administrator (Part-Time)!

Do you live and breathe social media? Are you passionate about bringing people together through language, culture, and community? Then we want YOU to help us grow our online presence and share our story!

At De Esdoorn, we don’t just teach Dutch language and culture—we celebrate it. And we’re looking for a creative, bilingual Social Media Administrator to make sure our message shines both online and offline

What You’ll Do

• As our Social Media Administrator, you’ll be the voice of De Esdoorn online. Your role will include:
• Supporting the Director/Head Teacher with internal and external communication and content.
• Designing and distributing a monthly newsletter.
• Promoting De Esdoorn via Dutch and Flemish community networks (Dutch Network, BCABC, DutchBC, and more).
• Managing and growing our social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn).
• Creating content that boosts brand awareness and celebrates our educational programs.
• Providing support in drawing up communication plans and creating content for marketing campaigns.
• Responding to online inquiries and connecting with our community.
• Sharing quarterly reports on our digital reach and impact.
• Researching social media trends and bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Keeping our website fresh with the latest news, culture days, and programs.

Additional duties
Represent De Esdoorn at cultural events (at least 3 per year) and join meetings with board members and external partners as needed.

Required Qualifications:

•  Fluent in Dutch & English (spoken and written)
•  2+ years managing social media accounts
•  Strong knowledge of major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
•  Experience with analytics tools (to measure and improve social media impact)

Additional Competencies/Skills:

• Creative, organized, and detail-oriented
• Analytical and efficient—able to measure what matters
• Commercial and customer-focused mindset
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

What We Offer

• A flexible, part-time role with room for creativity
• The chance to shape and grow the online presence of a language and cultural organization
• An opportunity to connect with the Dutch and Flemish community in BC
• A role where your voice and ideas truly make a difference
• Ready to bring your creativity to life?

To apply, please send your resume, a short motivation, and (if possible) a sample of your past social media work to [[email protected]]. 

We are looking for native Dutch- or Flemish-speaking teachers to meet our growing demand for Dutch lessons.

We prefer applicants with a PABO training, Flemish teacher training (or similar), but some positions don’t require this. Do you have a natural aptitude for, or a background in teaching, preparing and dealing with students? We’d love to hear from you!

(In most cases we are offering part-time work.)

Make an impact. Join De Esdoorn’s Board of Directors!

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a growing school and your community? De Esdoorn Dutch Language and Culture School is a thriving not-for-profit organization operating in British Columbia, Canada. Our mission is to foster a love for the Dutch language and culture, and we are proud of our diverse and dedicated community of students, teachers and volunteers. We offer language and culture classes at three different locations and online.

Why should you join us?

• Make a meaningful contribution to the promotion of the Dutch language and culture.
• Be part of a professional, dynamic and passionate team of board members.
• Gain experience in nonprofit financial management or marketing and communication.
• Help shape the future of our growing school.
• Networking opportunities within the Dutch community.

To become our Chair requires:

• A minimum commitment of 2 years;
• attending at least 8 monthly meetings per year (currently via Zoom);
• attending at least 3 cultural or special events;
• leading or being active on at least 1 board committee and;
• building relationships and/or using your professional network to support growth and fundraising efforts.

Share your knowledge and experience, support the Dutch culture and language development, and connect with other professionals on the Board.

Application process

If you are passionate about the Dutch language and culture and have the expertise to help us manage and grow our school, we would love to hear from you. De Esdoorn welcomes applications from all qualified individuals living in the Lower Mainland of BC. Dutch fluency is considered an asset but not required. Please submit your resume and a brief motivation explaining your interest and qualifications to [email protected]. The positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

These volunteer positions will undergo a selection process, including an interview and professional references. The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Criminal Record Check before joining the board.