Allround office & operations professional (maternity leave replacement)

Are you a true hands-on multitasker who thrives in a dynamic environment? Do you have a talent for bringing structure to chaos, are you not afraid to switch roles, and do you see it as a challenge to temporarily support a growing organization on multiple fronts? Then we're looking for you!

About Open Food Chain

Open Food Chain is committed to transparency and sustainability in the food chain. We use blockchain technology to make food systems fairer, more efficient, and future-proof. Our mission is to bring farmers, food producers, and consumers closer together using open technology. We work with a small, dedicated team based in Amsterdam and operate internationally.

About the Role

You will support the CEO and the team in daily operations. You will ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. You'll be the central point of contact for HR, office management, bookkeeping, and team processes.

Your responsibilities include:

Supporting the CEO with calendar management, email processing, meeting preparation, and ad hoc tasks;

Office management: from inventory tracking to ensuring the office runs efficiently;

Bookkeeping support: processing invoices, liaising with the accountant, preparing payments;

HR support: point of contact for the team, contract administration, onboarding, and other HR processes;

Scrum master: guiding daily stand-ups, structuring team processes, and ensuring follow-up;

Process management: setting up and maintaining efficient operational processes within the team.

Who Are You?

You are available from now on until at least early February 2026;

You live in (or near) Amsterdam or are willing to travel to Amsterdam twice a week - on Mondays and Wednesdays;

You are fluent in both Dutch and English;

You are proactive, flexible, and enjoy working on several fronts simultaneously;

You have experience in similar allround roles within a small team or start-up environment;

You are communicatively strong and able to set priorities;

You have knowledge of AI tools and know how to use them well to make your work as efficient as possible;

Knowledge of tools like Google Workspace, Discord, accounting systems, and experience with the Scrum methodology is a plus.

What Do We Offer?

A temporary but impactful role within a mission-driven organization;

Collaboration with an inspiring and international team;

Market-based compensation depending on experience.

Interested?

Send your CV and a brief motivation as soon as possible to , mentioning 'Maternity Leave Replacement - Office & Operations' in the subject line.