I DO Project is run as a collaboration between RSM and the I DO Student Board and Committees, which allows us to manage the complexity of the NGO challenges as well as integrate student feedback. This arrangement therefore brings us closer to the RSM mission to be a force for positive change in the world.

Applications for student board or committee positions are open exclusively to Master students, Pre-Master students, and incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25. The application period will begin in the week of March 18th 2024, and end on April 8th 2024.

I DO Project Student Board 2023/24

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Join the Student Board

The Student Board is responsible for connecting students and NGOs within the I DO course and supporting them to create positive impact as they take part. The Board is a unique group of motivated third-year BA and IBA students and master students who all have a passion for social impact. They demonstrate the spirit of I DO – as a course for students run by students.

 

Student Board Structure 2024/2025

Board positions

Find below descriptions of the different board positions you can apply for

Role and responsibilities

  • Manage and direct the project towards achieving its primary goals and objectives in collaboration with the Vice President
  • Collaborate with the heads of Academic, Student Operations, and Marketing & Events to align, maintain, and develop theI  DO course
  • Collaborate with the Vice President to coordinate the work of maintaining and developing the I DO course and working on its strategy
  • Organise the Student Board's communication channels and coordinate the Student Board’s general communications
  • Supervise the general progress of the I DO project and make adjustments where necessary
  • Manage relationships with RSM stakeholders and the advisory board
  • Ad-hoc problem solving and managing relations within the Student Board

Required characteristics

  • You demonstrate good leadership skills
  • You believe strongly in the mission of the project and can inspire others
  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • You can perform under pressure and adapt well to new, uncertain environments
  • You can give, and are open to receiving, constructive feedback
  • You are proactive and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
  • You can balance the needs of different stakeholders (students, NGOs and other strategic partners)
  • You demonstrate good organisational and time-management skills
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and only incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for the President

At the beginning of your Student Board year, you will craft a comprehensive overview of the project’s phases with the other board members to align on the overall direction and needs of the board in the coming year. This will help you establish deadlines and identify key targets.

After this, a typical week will involve hosting a weekly board meeting with the other board members to discuss weekly updates from their committees, align on the needs from internal and external stakeholders and give your insights and recommendations to the various needs at hand. You will discuss and plan the organisation’s tasks for the week. You will note any needs from the other board members that need to be forwarded to external stakeholders. 

You will be in frequent contact with all other board members in order to respond to ad hoc questions from their responsible committees. There may be ad hoc sessions or meetings about various topics – ranging from preparatory work to recruitment. 

Additionally, you will work closely with the Vice President in hosting a weekly meeting with the I DO Advisory Board to talk about the I DO project's future, to propose any necessary changes, and to reflect on progress.

You will end your week by having a weekly wrap-up meeting with the Vice President to share general organisational and stakeholder updates, department weekly progress reports, issues arising from them, and feedback and discuss any sharing of responsibilities if necessary.

Stakeholder communication will be paramount. You will generate updates regarding the progress and performance of the course with the Academic Development and Operations teams by hosting weekly update meetings with our RSM Assistant Professor Taslim Alade, which will also act as a platform of support for university technicalities and information.

Role and responsibilities

  • Manage, direct, and execute strategic projects together with the strategy committee towards achieving primary goals and objectives that are aligned with the needs of internal and external stakeholders in collaboration with the President
  • Collaborate with the President and other board members to coordinate the strategy of I DO and the I DO course
  • Prepare an annual project budget, and approve and track project expenses incurred by the board and the committees
  • Monitor the progress of the I DO strategy and make adjustments where necessary
  • Ad-hoc problem solving with the President and managing relations in the I DO Student Board 

Required characteristics

  • You demonstrate leadership potential and have some leadership skills
  • You have a strategic mindset and can work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • You have strong interpersonal skills and are a good communicator
  • You can perform under pressure and adapt well to new, uncertain environments
  • You can give, and are open to receiving, constructive feedback
  • You are proactive and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
  • You have an affinity for finance and accounting (preferred)
  • You demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and only incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for the Vice President

At the beginning of your Student Board year, you and the strategy committee will work with the President and other board members  to align on the projects that fulfil the needs of the I DO course and organisation in alignment with internal and external stakeholders, generating clear project timelines and key targets.

A typical week starts with a meeting that you will host with your strategy committee where you will discuss progress, deliverables and identify questions and stakeholders that need to be contacted. You will also update your committee on the outcomes of last week’s board meeting as well as the advisory board meeting. 

During the week, you will attend the weekly board meeting where you will update the other board members and president on the performance of the strategy committee and address any questions or concerns. 

Every week, you also have a  meeting with the I DO Advisory Board to talk about the progress of the I DO project, propose changes, or discuss the future of the project beyond the course at RSM.

There are always last minute calls or meetings to attend with external stakeholders, other board members or committees to discuss points going on during that week.”

Role and responsibilities

  • Lead the Academic Developers Committee and collaborate to deliver the I DO course effectively
  • Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to all students with the support of the Academic Developers
  • Research and develop adequate workshop content that takes into account students’ needs
  • Prepare presentations and reading material for workshops
  • Support the professors Taslim Alade and Lucas Meijs to review student assignments
  • Manage the grading of assignments
  • Update the I DO Project Canvas page on a weekly basis
  • Develop and optimise the current I DO course
  • Refine and optimise past assignment descriptions and grading rubrics in collaboration with RSM professors
  • Optimise the current course programme and Course Manual throughout the year
  • Collaborate with the rest of the I DO Student Board about optimising the I DO project and future opportunities for it
  • Interact with students and answer their questions

Required characteristics

  • You have a passion for education and transmitting knowledge 
  • You have a sound understanding of theoretical concepts used in marketing and strategy
  • You have an affinity for social impact and private development initiatives
  • You have a great sense of responsibility
  • You have excellent public speaking skills
  • You can work in a team and independently
  • You demonstrate good organisational and time-management skills
  • You are based in Rotterdam all year 
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and only incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for the Head of Academic Development

No two weeks are the same for the Head of Academic Development. During teaching periods, you will be scheduling and participating in meetings with external speakers who will be instructing students on marketing, fundraising, NGO analysis, and consulting, for example. You might have to prepare for these meetings – as well as researching potential external speakers. Not all teaching is done by external speakers. You will teach some of it and prepare workshops for students. Workshops will be in-person. To ensure that the whole Academic Team is moving in the same direction, most weeks you and your team will meet to establish the content of forthcoming lectures and prepare any necessary support such as designing presentation slides or researching and uploading reading materials. This can take between an hour or five hours per week, depending on the complexity of the sessions.

There will be a weekly hour-long meeting with the Student Board to review the academic department's progress.

Your responsibilities include managing the I DO Course on the Canvas platform; issuing weekly announcements, answering questions in the discussion section on Canvas, and keeping the modules updated. You will need to ensure students are kept informed of the course’s progress and updates.

Your week includes working with I DO stakeholders for scheduling, planning, and grading assignments.

Role and responsibilities

  • Review student applications and create the teams of five before the course begins
  • Establish a standardised method for feedback collection and interpretation alongside PMs 
  • Be the main connection between the students and the board - communicating student beliefs, ideas, complaints. Especially to the Internal Communications and Academic team, to ensure a feedback loop.
  • Gather NGO Feedback to ensure they are satisfied, supported and no issues arise
  • Communicate regular feedback to NGOs, students, and  board members
  • Oversee the relation between Project Managers and student teams
  • Oversee and manage NGO recruitment and onboarding
  • Be responsible for student and board recruitment, including the planning and interview process (working closely with the Head of Marketing) 

Required characteristics

  • You are a social person and enjoy interacting with new people  
  • You can nurture a constructive work culture by bringing different groups of people together
  • You are a good communicator and can work effectively with different stakeholders
  • You are proactive and creative
  • You are good at prioritising and organising.
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and only incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for Head of Operations

Prior to the beginning of the academic year, you are responsible for managing the recruitment of NGOs with your operations and project management team. Amidst this, you will review successful student applicants and divide them into teams, each consisting of five members. 

After the beginning of the course, your week may vary according to the progress of the projects. Hence, prioritisation and organisation skills are necessary to ensure effective task management. 

A regular week may encompass checking in with your team—delegating tasks and gathering relevant information from them. You may schedule NGO and student check-in sessions across the weeks to gather feedback and find areas of improvement. Both stakeholder insights should be communicated to the board and relevant members to ensure continuous improvement. 

You are expected to attend most of the academic workshops to follow the student's progress and stay up-to-date with the course. You will also review any issues raised with individual students or teams and NGOs. 

During the recruitment period, you are expected to coordinate with the board to redefine board/committee roles, plan interviews, and execute it smoothly. You are also expected to execute student consultant recruitment for the upcoming year by coordinating with the board, standardising a selection rubric, reviewing applications, and creating the final list of students. 

You may end the week with a general board meeting to discuss progress, queries/concerns and feedback to be implemented.

Role and responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support marketing initiatives such as content creation and social media marketing 
  • Increase brand awareness through successful management of I DO’s presence on Instagram and LinkedIn  
  • Set up other social media platforms where the I Do project can expand its reach
  • Initiate on-campus activities for branding and promotional purposes
  • Keep track of the social media activities of our NGOs and other partners
  • Explore new channels to optimise engagement and growth 
  • Manage and organise the marketing committee, ensuring proper task distribution and fulfilment.
  • Work closely with student operations and strategy to ensure that events are in line with student expectations and that marketing campaigns effectively communicate I Do Project’s vision
  • Manage the marketing aspect of the recruitment process for I DO board members and students - including event planning, awareness strategies, marketing campaigns etc.

Required characteristics

  • You enjoy working on creative projects and have innovative ideas 
  • You have video and photo editing skills 
  • You understand the principles of marketing and branding 
  • You have previously worked with applications like Canva and Inshot 
  • You are a proactive and independent worker
  • You can receive and give constructive feedback  
  • You have good organisation and planning skills
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and only incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for the Head of Marketing 

In a typical week, the Head of Marketing would oversee various tasks aimed at enhancing brand awareness and promoting the project's initiatives. This would involve coordinating marketing efforts such as content creation and social media management on platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn, organising on-campus activities for branding purposes, and monitoring the social media activities of partner organisations. Additionally, the board member would work closely with the marketing committee to ensure tasks are properly distributed and completed. Other smaller brainstorm sessions can be set up with the student operations, and academic teams to brainstorm on how to promote the I DO Project and showcase the progress made by students over the year. The Head of Marketing would utilise their creativity and innovative ideas to drive engagement and connections with the NGOs. They should ensure the representation and promotion of perspectives from students, board members, committees, and NGOs.

Position Overview:

The Head of Internal Communications is responsible for managing and enhancing internal communication strategies for all stakeholders within the organisation. This role encompasses overseeing the internal newsletter, organising events, establishing communication systems for the board, and collaborating with various departments and stakeholders to ensure effective communication practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and oversee the creation of the internal newsletter, ensuring timely and relevant content delivery.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to gather information, stories, and updates for inclusion in the newsletter.
  • Plan and execute internal events, such as team-building activities, community events, and social gatherings, on a bi-monthly basis.
  • Organise logistics, venue booking, catering, and other event-related tasks.
  • Establish and maintain communication channels and document management systems for the board, such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, or other relevant platforms.
  • Implement best practices for organising and archiving board-related documents to facilitate easy access and retrieval.
  • Schedule and coordinate board meetings, interviews, etc. ensuring availability of all necessary resources and participants.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, document meeting minutes, and follow up on action items and decisions made during meetings.
  • Work closely with the marketing department to align internal communication strategies with external branding efforts.
  • Collaborate with the board and other departments to ensure consistency and clarity in messaging across all communication channels.

Requirements:

  • You excel in communication, both written and verbal, captivating stakeholders with compelling content.
  • You're a master of project management, adept at orchestrating communication initiatives and events with precision.
  • Building relationships and eliciting feedback come naturally to you, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
  • Your knack for event planning fosters team unity and morale, turning internal gatherings into memorable experiences.
  • You're tech-savvy, effortlessly navigating communication tools and platforms 
  • Strategic thinking is your forte, enabling you to devise communication strategies that adapt to organisational needs and market dynamics.
  • Above all, your passion for creating a positive social impact is at the heart of everything you do, driving meaningful change within the organisation.
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and only incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for Head of Internal Communications

The year begins for the Head of Internal Communications with the crucial task of establishing clear communication strategies aligned with the organisation's objectives and implementing them swiftly. After the initial strategy phase, the focus shifts towards document management, ensuring seamless organisation and accessibility of important internal documents. Regular internal events are organised to foster team unity and boost morale, with the Head overseeing logistics and coordination. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in organising board meetings, ensuring the availability of resources and participants, and facilitating effective communication within the board. Throughout the year, the Head of Internal Communications remains dedicated to ensuring strong communication practices across various committees, collaborating closely to maintain consistency and clarity in messaging.

Committee positions

Find below descriptions of the different committee positions you can apply for.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Deliver high quality teaching and learning to all students
  • Research and develop adequate workshop content to meet students’ needs
  • Prepare presentations and reading materials for workshops
  • Find and collaborate with external speakers for workshops
  • Collaborate with the head of Academic Development to present the workshops
  • Grade the assignments  in collaboration with the Project Managers and the Head of Academic Development
  • Update the I DO Project Canvas page on a weekly basis
  • Develop and optimise the I DO course
  • Refine and optimise past assignment descriptions and grading rubrics in collaboration with RSM professors
  • Create new assignments based on the structure of the course
  • Optimise the current course programme and course manual throughout the year
  • Collaborate with the rest of the I DO Student Board about optimising the I DO Project and future opportunities
  • Interact with students and answer their questions

Required Characteristics

  • You have a passion for education and transmitting knowledge 
  • You have a sound understanding of theoretical concepts used in marketing and strategy
  • You have an affinity for social impact and private development initiatives
  • You can work in a team and independently
  • You demonstrate good organisational and time-management skills
  • You are able to attend I DO classes for 2 hours every week or every 2 weeks when you are in Rotterdam
  • You should have some public speaking skills.
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for the Academic Developer

No two weeks are the same for an Academic Developer. During teaching periods, you will schedule and participate in meetings with external speakers who will be giving instruction to students about marketing, fundraising, NGO analysis, and consultants, for example. You may have to prepare before these meetings as well as researching potential external speakers.

Most weeks, you and your team will meet to ensure the whole Academic Team is moving forward in the same direction, and to establish the content of lectures and prepare any necessary support such as designing slides or researching and uploading reading materials. 

Meanwhile, you support the Head of Academic Development in managing the I DO course on the Canvas platform, send out weekly announcements, answer questions in the discussion section, and keep the modules updated. This is to ensure the students are kept updated about the course.

Your week will include working with I DO stakeholders on scheduling, planning, and grading assignments.

Role and responsibilities

  • Recruit NGO partners for the next academic year and have the capacity to work during the summer
  • Maintain relationships with NGO partners 
  • Mediate any misalignments with NGOs and students
  • Coach and guide four teams of five student consultants 
  • Conduct regular feedback sessions with NGOs
  • Support the Academic Team in grading the assignments
  • Collaborate with the Academic Team by sharing feedback from stakeholders and identify key themes 
  • Collaborate with the Academic Team to understand and support the course material

Required characteristics

  • You are communicative and outgoing 
  • You are flexible and can adapt to different situations
  • You are good at problem solving and conflict management
  • You have some experience in managing team projects 
  • You enjoy working closely with people
  • You are good at coaching teams and providing guidance
  • You have excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
  • You can give, and are open to receiving, constructive feedback, as well as input from others
  • Preference for being in Rotterdam 
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

Operations and Project Management Team

The responsibilities of the Operations and Project Management team greatly varies across the duration of the course. 

Before the academic year begins you are responsible for the intensive task of recruiting 15 NGOs for the course. This process involves conducting several interviews and curating a final list of NGOs after assessment based upon an established metric within the team. Following this, you will assist the Head of Operations with on-boarding the NGOs into the I DO Project. 

You will then be responsible for 4 - 5 student consultant teams—you will oversee the work produced by the teams, closely monitor the relationship between the student teams and their NGOs and assist in any matters of concern or queries. Hence, strong problem-solving skills are necessary to ensure fast and effective responses to any issues that may arise over the academic year. 

Furthermore, during the year you may also assist the Head of Operations with student feedback collection and NGO check-in sessions. You will also be responsible for assisting the Academic team in the grading of students’ assignments. 

Role and responsibilities

  • Develop and implement your own projects on your own timeline in coordination with the Presidents and the Advisory board
  • Brainstorm with the other committees to come up with strategic projects to further develop I DO
  • Execute the vision and short/long-term strategic projects of the I DO organisation in collaboration with the Vice President
  • Meet with I DO committees frequently to initiate and drive strategic projects
  • Identify key strategic opportunities and partnerships, and develop them
  • Design, make and analyse the Impact report for the I DO students

Required characteristics

  • You are strategically oriented and analytical in your approach
  • You strongly believe in the mission of the I DO project
  • You have imagination and ambition for further developing the I DO mission
  • You are an excellent communicator and can work effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • You have skills in negotiation and cooperation that complement your planning and strategy skills  
  • You are proactive in identifying new projects and initiatives and a creative approach to problem solving
  • You can balance different projects and can maintain a bird’s-eye view of the organisation
  • You have strong interpersonal and communication skills 
  • You demonstrate good organisational and time-management skills
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for the Strategy Manager

As a member of the strategy committee of I DO, you’ll be responsible for executing the long-term vision and strategic operations of I DO. You can expect to join two meetings per week; one with your committee head, the Vice President, in addition to non-regular meetings with other committees or external stakeholders in regards to the execution of strategic initiatives. You can expect to attend an average of one and a half hours of meetings per week whilst the other time involves executing strategic tasks. Some weeks will be dedicated to projects such as those related to strategic requests by the Vice President. Other weeks will have fewer obligations, in which case you’ll have the opportunity to use your proactiveness to work on your strategic proposals and projects. Being a member of the I DO Strategy Committee will give you freedom to work on projects you believe will strengthen the future of I DO, and having a proactive attitude is therefore important for succeeding in the role of Strategy Manager.

Role and responsibilities

  • Support marketing initiatives such as content creation and social media marketing
  • Carry out on-campus activities for branding and promotional purposes
  • Explore new channels to optimise engagement and growth
  • Create content as directed by the Head of Marketing 

Required characteristics

  • You enjoy working on creative projects and have innovative ideas
  • You understand the principles of marketing and branding
  • You have previously worked with applications like Canva
  • You are a proactive and independent worker
  • You can receive and give constructive feedback
  • You have good organisation and planning skills
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

A typical week for the Marketing Manager

Your week might start by meeting with the Head of Marketing to align on what tasks the team will work on this week. Here you might brainstorm post ideas, how to increase engagement, or upcoming events to bring students together. Similarly, you’ll work to ensure that all of I DO’s social media pages are updated and deliver the correct messaging. Your week might also include brainstorming ideas for potential on-campus marketing ideas to promote upcoming events.

Position Overview:

As an integral part of our internal communications team, the Internal Communications Manager will play a key role in enhancing communication strategies within the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Internal Communications, this committee position will support various initiatives aimed at fostering effective communication practices among employees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and execution of internal communication plans and strategies.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Internal Communications to create engaging content for internal newsletters, emails, and other communication channels.
  • Aid in the organisation and coordination of internal events, including team-building activities, workshops, and social gatherings.
  • Help manage communication channels and platforms, ensuring timely dissemination of information to employees.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation systems for internal communications, such as intranet portals or shared drives.
  • Assist in gathering feedback from employees and stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration efforts to ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in internal communications, recommending innovative approaches for improvement.

Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to craft clear and engaging content.
  • Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with the Head of Internal Communications and other team members.
  • Organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Familiarity with communication tools and platforms, including email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar software.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy in communication materials and documentation.
  • Proactive attitude and ability to take initiative in supporting internal communication initiatives.
  • Understanding of the importance of internal branding and consistency in messaging.
  • Passion for promoting a positive work culture and contributing to employee engagement initiatives.
  • This role is open to all Master students, Pre-Master students, and incoming 3rd year Bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2024/25.

Typical week for the communications manager 

As a member of the Internal Communications Committee, the year kicks off with active involvement in establishing clear communication strategies alongside the Head of Internal Communications. Following the strategy implementation phase, the focus shifts towards document management, assisting in organising and maintaining crucial internal documents for easy access. Committee members actively participate in organising regular internal events, contributing ideas, and assisting with logistics to ensure successful execution. They also play a role in coordinating board meetings, ensuring smooth proceedings and effective communication among board members. Throughout the year, Committee members remain committed to fostering strong communication practices across committees, actively collaborating to uphold consistency and clarity in messaging throughout the organisation.

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RSM Faculty involved with I DO Project

Prof. Lucas Meijs

Prof. Lucas Meijs is professor of Strategic Philanthropy and Volunteering at RSM and has advised the Student Board since the beginning of the I DO project. He now supports Taslim Alade in actively running the I DO course in co-creation with the student board.

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Dr Taslim Alade

Dr Taslim Alade is a lecturer in the department of Business-Society Management at RSM and the coordinator of the I DO course. He also teaches, coordinates the Professional Development course, and is a thesis coach to RSM master students. Taslim is very passionate about lecturing because it aligns with his personal value of positively impacting society via the students that he teaches and coaches.

Portrait of Taslim Alade