Workshop coordinator

About Taste Before You Waste
Taste Before You Waste is a foundation, based in Amsterdam, with the mission to reduce consumer food waste by providing citizens with the inspiration, knowledge and opportunity for responsible and waste-free consumption. We create a welcoming international community of foodies by hosting donation-based events such as foodcycle markets, wasteless dinners, educational workshops, event caterings and presentations, showcasing that the food that is currently regarded as waste is actually delicious and valuable. By raising awareness and empowering citizens, Taste Before You Waste contributes to a social movement that pushes for a fairer and more sustainable food system.

Activities

The workshop Coordinator is responsible for:

Planning and leading weekly 2-hour workshops (Mondays) at Centrale Markt Amsterdam on food waste reduction, meal planning, storage tips, composting, fermentation, and related sustainability practices.
Tailor workshop content for a variety of audiences (community members, youth, schools, partner organizations).
Develop interactive activities, presentations, and demonstrations that encourage participation and practical takeaways.
Manage logistics, including workshop scheduling, setup, materials preparation, and attendance tracking.
Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners to expand outreach and participation.
Collect feedback and evaluate workshop effectiveness, making adjustments as needed.
Represent the organization as a knowledgeable, approachable, and enthusiastic advocate for reducing food waste.

Expected weekly time commitment: 4-6 hours/week

2-3 hours: workshop prep including sourcing materials/ingredients, creating and publishing workshop sign ups, signing up volunteers (if needed), organizing with our Content Creator to share on social media
2-3 hours: hosting the workshop each Monday from 19:00-21:00, plus set up and break down

We are looking for someone to commit weekly to working in this role for the remainder of our second semester of 2025 (October 20 - December 19, 2025) with the possibility to extend into the first semester 2026 (January - June).

Your Experience

Strong communication and facilitation skills; comfortable leading groups.
Experience in education, training, community engagement, or workshop facilitation.
Knowledge of food waste issues, sustainability practices, and/or food systems.
Highly organized with the ability to manage time and logistics efficiently.
Creative, adaptable, and able to engage diverse audiences.
Commitment to the mission of reducing food waste and promoting sustainability.

Compensation

While we are a volunteer-run organization, there are certain roles that are essential to the smooth and regular operation of the foundation. The Menu Coordinator is one of these roles and we therefore offer volunteer pay (vrijwilligersvergoeding) for this role. This is in line with Dutch rules, meaning we compensate €5.60 per hour up to €210 per month, with a maximum of €2100 per year.

If interested, please fill out the Google Form below by October 10th.

We will hold interviews in the weeks after the application deadline with a swift start on November 3rd.

Apply now!