Development Assistant

De Balie's Mission

De Balie believes that an open, pluralistic, democratic society governed by the rule of law is the best kind of society. This belief guides everything we create, do, and undertake. Through our programs, we bring people together and foster dialogue, even when the topics are difficult. Encounter and the free exchange of ideas are central to our journalistic and artistic productions. Every day, De Balie organizes programs on current events in an artistic format, which can be followed live via livestream—in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and internationally.

De Balie operates on the belief that the performing arts are an excellent way to encourage the public to engage in introspection, empathy, reflection, and new insights. We create our programs with a diverse editorial team of nearly twenty program curators who give free rein to new ideas and initiatives and by collaborating with speakers and organizations from all walks of life and every corner of the globe.

As an incubator and catalyst for empowerment, De Balie is the place where artists, emerging talents, thinkers, scientists, activists, politicians, and the public come together and connect.

Organization

De Balie consists of a dedicated team of approximately 100 colleagues. Within De Balie, the Development Department is responsible for securing the balanced mix of funding needed to achieve De Balie’s goals. The department oversees grants, endowments, donors, and corporate partnerships, among other areas. The current team works closely together and consists of four colleagues; the deputy director leads the Development Department.

Diversity and inclusion are core principles within our organization. This is embedded in our hiring policy. We expect candidates to contribute to a more inclusive learning and working environment.

What will you be doing:

• You will work with the editorial team and the production & planning department to organize exclusive programs for De Balie’s donors, corporate partners, and other stakeholders.
• You will serve as the point of contact for donors regarding ticket reservations, attendance at exclusive events, and scheduling appointments.
• You will handle the contractual and financial processing of donations.
• You will keep donors informed about De Balie’s general programming.
• You are responsible for creating and updating guest lists and ensuring that the right stakeholders are invited to the programs that are of interest to them.
• You will contribute to research on individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and institutional donors, and identify opportunities.
• You will assist the department as needed.  

You will bring

• An affinity with De Balie’s vision, mission, and field of work
• A self-reliant and proactive person
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills
• An open-minded approach to work, and the ability to collaborate productively as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch, preferably also in English
• You work with precision
• You are hospitable and enjoy helping others

We offer

• An inspiring, dynamic, and international workplace.
• Estimated salary between €2,500 and €3,200 (based on a 40-hour workweek). The exact salary will be determined based on experience.
• An open, professional, and enthusiastic team of colleagues. 

Job openings and contact information:

Please send applications by May 13 to De Balie, attn: Miriam Klok,solliciteren@debalie.nl, and include the job title “Development Assistant” in the subject line. If you have any questions, please contact Karlijn van de Graaf atkarlijn.vandegraaf@debalie.nl. The first round of interviews is scheduled for May 15 and 16.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.