ORGANISATIE

Horst is a movement dedicated to developing talent, cities & spaces. We blend & celebrate the worlds of arts, architecture & music. We build Labs, Exhibitions, and Festivals as momentums for the better.

FUNCTIE

As our Collective Care Coordinator, you’ll lead the development and implementation of care and safety strategies across Horst events. You’ll play a key role in building safer, more inclusive environments - both on and off site - by managing volunteer teams, responding to incidents with care, and weaving the values of Collective Care into every part of our work. From strategy to hands-on support, you’ll ensure our spaces remain welcoming, respectful, and supportive for all.

• Develop a yearly strategy focused on care and safety across Club nights, the Festival, and Open Air events

• Design and manage a volunteer programme, including recruitment, selection, training, and support

• Coordinate the Collective Care team during the Horst Festival and Open Air (shift planning, briefings, communication, follow-up)

• Take the lead during one shift at each club weekend

• Set up and manage the Safer Space on site (festival specific)

• Receive and follow up on reports (such as boundary-crossing behaviour, emergency care, and referrals to external support) (festival specific)

• Be the point of contact for collaboration with production, communications, and community teams

• Handle post-event follow-ups such as collecting feedback, writing reports, and suggesting improvements

• Help integrate the mission and vision of Collective Care into the daily work of all teams and departments

PROFIEL

• You have experience in nightlife, care work, wellbeing, and/or festivals

• You’re a strong organiser with an empathetic and supportive leadership style

• You're good with people and feel comfortable coordinating and supporting volunteers

• You’re comfortable working independently and taking initiative

• You’re familiar with inclusive practices and working with diverse communities (POC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent audiences)

• You’re available on weekends and during festival periods

• You’re skilled at planning, prioritising, and keeping an overview

• You stay calm under pressure and adapt easily to changing situations

• You work as a freelancer

AANBOD

• You’ll join a passionate and caring team where collaboration and creativity are key

• You’ll have the freedom and trust to shape the role in a way that suits you

• A freelance contract for around 40 days throughout the year (depending on the event calendar)

• Compensation based on your experience and profile

• During the festival, we provide extras such as food and drink allowances, VIP meals, merchandise, and more

INTERESSE?

Send your CV and motivation letter to phaedra@onkruid.studio before July 31st, 23h59. For any additional questions, feel free to e-mail Phaedra.

As a cultural organisation, Horst aims to reflect the diversity in our scene, both in front of and behind the scenes. We would like to stress that we value the perspectives, voices, and insights from people of diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a culturally diverse movement.