Digital Heritage Coach (2 staff members)

Erfgoed Gelderland is a nonprofit organization serving the heritage sector in Gelderland. As a foundation and cooperative comprising nearly 250 heritage organizations in Gelderland, we offer support and advice to museums, historical societies, and other heritage institutions, helping them leverage their own strengths to manage collections and present stories. We do this through training, consulting, and process guidance. Our strength lies in recognizing the passion of heritage managers and using it to foster entrepreneurship, mutual cooperation, and self-reliance. Our mission is: Together, giving the past a future.

Heritage Gelderland aims to improve the quality of heritage information. This involves both all aspects of digitizing collections and images, as well as encouraging the development of collection plans and integrating collection management into the overall organization. The Collectie Gelderland platform was established to address digitization, facilitating collaboration to make Gelderland’s heritage collections more durable, usable, and visible. The collaboration involves more than 70 heritage organizations, whose working methods align with the national Digital Heritage Strategy of the Digital Heritage Network (NDE).

We are looking for two people who, together:

• Supporting heritage organizations in making their collections sustainably accessible (digitally);
  
• Contribute to the professional development of professionals and volunteers by (co-)organizing courses and workshops;
  
• Building and maintaining partnerships to continuously shape the range of support services;
  
• Serve as a point of contact for assistance and practical support in improving the quality of heritage information, cleaning up data, and expanding knowledge;
  
• Work with the digital heritage coaches from other provinces to maintain a nationwide support network.
  

We ask

• You have at least a college-level education and way of thinking;
  
• Knowledge and experience with digital information management in heritage organizations and museums;
  
• Experience with standardization and quality improvement of digital information;
  
• Experience with various collection management systems, including Memorix Maior;
  
• You have knowledge of collection digitization and the principles of the National Digital Heritage Strategy [NDE];
  
• You have knowledge of developments in the NDE field, including linked data, term networks, persistent identifiers, and IIIF;
  
• Participation in the national network of digital heritage coaches.
  

Skills

• You have both an analytical and a practical mindset;
  
• You will work together with colleagues both within and outside of Erfgoed Gelderland;
  
• You have a good understanding of Erfgoed Gelderland’s client base, which consists largely of small and medium-sized (volunteer) organizations;
  
• You can approach issues with a view toward achieving a shared outcome;
  
• You have a proactive work ethic;
  
• You are flexible and enjoy variety;
  
• You are able to deliver presentations, conduct training sessions, and provide individual advice.
  

Terms of Employment

The Gelderland Heritage Foundation adheres to the Museum Collective Labor Agreement. The position is valued at agross monthly salaryof between€2,850 and €3,041 for a full-time position. Salary will be determined based on knowledge and experience.

The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Diversity

Erfgoed Gelderland places great value on diversity and participation. Everyone should have the opportunity to appreciate, preserve, and pass on history and heritage. We strive for a diverse heritage sector that makes room for different stories and perspectives. We do this under the motto “Together, we give the past a future.” We therefore welcome applications from people with backgrounds that are currently underrepresented. If you do not meet all the criteria but can bring a new perspective to the role, we encourage you to apply for this position.

More information

Please send your cover letter and resume to sollicitaties@erfgoedgelderland.nl by April 15, 2024 . Interviews will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

For more information about the job opening, please contact Marc Wingens, Managing Director, at m.wingens@erfgoedgelderland.nl or 06-55155412.