Job vacancy: Pioneer for Het Koffiehoekje Leiden
A new neighbourhood has been built in recent years close to Lammenschans Station, where young people in particular have come to live. There is no church there. Driven by a desire to maintain a visible Christian presence for the benefit of the town, Het Koffiehoekje (www.hetkoffiehoekje.nl) taken over by the Burcht van Hoop Foundation. This is an interdenominational foundation.
Het Koffiehoekje has been open since 1 November 2025, serving good-quality coffee and more. Het Koffiehoekje is now running smoothly, thanks to the efforts of its paid baristas and volunteers. It is a welcoming meeting place in the neighbourhood, frequented by regulars and passers-by alike.
Through this vacancy, we would like to take the next step in the development of this Christian centre.
Work carried out:
- Developing the community centre’s role as a meeting place for visitors (the idea of ‘being with’ the local community);
- Organising the schedule for identity-based activities in the Coffee Corner;
- Improving cooperation with social partner organisations (Incluzio, DUWO, Leiden City Council, etc.) and Christian partners (churches, IFES/HOST);
- Applying lessons learnt from similar initiatives in the Netherlands at a local level;
- To put forward proposals for sustainable financial support for social and Christian identity (Friends of the Koffiehoekje, church contributions, charitable foundations, volunteers);
- All of this should result in a pioneering plan setting out how Het Koffiehoekje can sustainably promote its identity over the next three years.
Pioneer profile:
- You are a committed Christian;
- You have an affinity for pioneering, start-ups or social enterprise;
- You think in terms of possibilities and opportunities;
- You can build and maintain relationships in a natural way.
What we offer:
- An engaging and challenging role for 8 hours a week for one year, with a view to continuing it and, if possible, expanding it;
- An inspiring workplace with delicious coffee and tea;
- Opportunities to engage in social enterprise and shape your faith;
- Working alongside friendly baristas, volunteers and a supportive board.
For further information and to get in touch:
Has this sparked your interest? If so, please respond in a way that suits you. This could be in the form of a letter, a video or any other creative expression setting out your motivation. Please include your CV and email it by 17 October to voorzitter@burchtvanhoop.nl quoting the ‘pioneer’ vacancy.
You can find more information at www.burchtvanhoop.nl and www.hetkoffiehoekje.nl or you can get it from David Oppenhuizen, the chairman.
The date of the first interview is 20 October.
Terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the Hospitality Sector Collective Labour Agreement, Programming Assistant.
This vacancy was previously published on the Het Koffiehoekje website.
