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The Jan van Eyck Academy is seeking a Residency Support & Program Coordinator to join its team. The coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks related to supporting the annual cohort of participants and organizing the Jan van Eyck Academy’s internal and public programs.

The coordinator works closely with the participating artists, writers, designers, and other artistic researchers who spend a year at the academy. In addition to working with participants, this role requires teamwork within the academy as well as collaboration with external partners.

About the Jan van Eyck Academy

As a multidisciplinary post-academy, the Jan van Eyck in Maastricht offers residencies to artists, designers—ranging from graphic and fashion design to food and social design—writers, curators, and architects from around the world. Each participant is given the time, space, and expertise needed to further develop their own artistic practice. The Jan van Eyck Academy is both a place for research and experimentation and a venue for (public) debate and cross-pollination. Here, self-development goes hand in hand with intensive collaboration and exchange.

Participants have access to all the facilities and expertise of the Labs and partner institutions. With guidance and support from (guest) advisors and academy staff, approximately 36 participants will spend 11 months working on their individual projects, as well as on collaborative activities and contributions to the Jan van Eyck Academy’s (public) program.

About the role

The Residency Support & Program Coordinator is deeply committed to fostering a warm, inclusive residency environment within an international context.

Together with two direct colleagues, the coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day management of participant support, the organization of projects initiated by participants or colleagues, and the coordination of in-house external events. Duties range from scheduling studio visits by (guest) advisors to producing the Open Studios, from providing policy advice to the administration to handling the administrative processing of production budgets. The coordinator plays a connecting role, builds lasting relationships, and keeps the various interests within the academy community in mind.

Responsibilities

Participant support:

Together with two direct colleagues, the coordinator oversees the arrival of new participants: visa applications, housing, and all practical, administrative, and personal matters (such as registering with the local government, providing support to participants who are coming with children or living with a disability) that need to be arranged to ensure the best possible start to the residency.
During the residency period, the coordinator, together with the two colleagues, serves as the point of contact for the participants. The coordinator provides a listening ear, identifies issues, and acts as a liaison between participants, management, and colleagues.
The coordinator schedules studio visits by (guest) advisors and the weekly participant presentations

Program:

Together with their immediate colleagues and the curator, the coordinator is responsible for organizing and producing events, such as multi-day symposia, the annual Open Studios, and activities initiated by the participants.
The coordinator oversees the weekly schedule and develops and monitors the annual plan.
External parties may use certain facilities at the Jan van Eyck (auditorium, meeting room, café-restaurant); the Residency Support & Programme Coordinator manages these relationships.

Qualifications and Requirements

The future coordinator:

Is a creative professional, an all-rounder with organizational skills who can work on multiple projects simultaneously and at various levels—from policy and HR to day-to-day operations.
Has a strong sense of social awareness, fosters connections, and is sensitive to the needs and concerns of people from diverse cultural backgrounds and life situations.
Has an open, supportive attitude and can adapt flexibly to changes in the work process.
Is decisive, takes initiative, and accepts responsibility.
Can work effectively in a small, close-knit team and actively contributes ideas to find solutions.
Has an understanding of and interest in art and design practice.
Has work experience in the cultural sector. Experience working directly with artists, designers, or other creative professionals is a plus.
Is willing to complete training to become a social safety officer.
Must be willing to relocate to Maastricht or the surrounding area.
Has a good command of English and Dutch.

Offer

A position of 3½ days per week (26.25 hours)

Depending on experience: starting at pay scale 9 according to the BBRA, government sector, with opportunities for advancement.

Start date: no later than December 2025. Onboarding may begin as early as November 2025.

Jan van Eyck has an inclusive policy and encourages candidates of all backgrounds, faiths, genders, and ages to apply.

Application Process

Registration is done digitally in Dutch via the online application form, which includes:

A cover letter.
A resume (references may be included).

Please upload the above documents as a single PDF file in the online application form. This PDF file must not exceed 5 MB.

Application deadline: August 21, midnight.

We will provide an update on the next steps in the application process by September 5 at the latest. A select number of candidates will be personally invited to an interview, which will take place on September 12.