Selkie Educational Foundation jobs and careers

About Selkie Educational Foundation

Selkie Educational Foundation is a Dutch non-profit organisation exploring how play, creativity, and collaboration can transform learning, communication, and community engagement. We design and facilitate games, workshops, and educational tools that help people explore complex themes — from emotional intelligence and communication to sustainability and social inclusion — through play and creative collaboration. Through partnerships, trainings, and Erasmus+ projects, Selkie supports educators, facilitators, and communities across Europe to bring creativity and reflection into learning and everyday life. Our Core Activities: 🎲 Applied Game Design & Creative Tools We create playful educational tools that inspire reflection, empathy, and collaboration, such as: > Forgotten Gods - Home & Heritage in Our Hands (exploring identity and inclusion through LARP methodology) > Climate4All – Games for Education on Sustainability (developing green competence through play) > InTension – Meaningful Conflict Resolution through LARP Methodology (supporting mental health and communication skills) 🧭 Facilitation & Training We offer workshops and training for educators, facilitators, and youth workers — focusing on experiential learning, creative facilitation, and participatory design methods. 🤝 Collaborative Design & Research We co-create with communities and international partners to develop prototypes, toolkits, and frameworks that make learning more engaging and inclusive. 🌍 European Partnerships Selkie coordinates and participates in Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships and mobility projects across Europe, advancing innovation in education, social-emotional learning, and sustainability. We Collaborate With: - Non-profit organisations and foundations - Educators, facilitators, and trainers - Cultural institutions, schools, and social enterprises - Designers, artists, and researchers exploring playful and participatory learning