Director of Amsterdam 750

The position

To make this happen, we ask that you do the following:

• You have a high-quality and extensive network of external contacts across various sectors in the city, such as cultural institutions, research institutions, and the business community, and are able to expand this network and reach out to it for fundraising purposes.
• You have a proven track record of success as a fundraiser in programs that are large-scale, complex, and/or high-impact.
• You are a driving force and a connector who can build support in a complex administrative, organizational, and social landscape.
• You are a professional who can easily align with the established program for Amsterdam 750 and its frameworks.

Here's what you do on an average day

• You ensure that public and private entities connect with one another;
• You play a driving role when it comes to third-party initiatives;
• As an ambassador for the celebration, you will establish contacts with the business community and other stakeholders, and you will be responsible for fundraising;
• The municipal program manager for Amsterdam 750 Years will be your primary point of contact. Together, you will report to the political and administrative clients: the mayor and the city clerk.

This is where you get started

Working for Amsterdam means working for more than 850,000 Amsterdammers. We ensure that Amsterdam is and remains an attractive capital—a place where it’s great to live, work, and go to school, with room for entrepreneurs and visitors. We work for Amsterdam alongside some 19,000 colleagues who constantly challenge themselves and grow, working together with Amsterdammers to do what’s best for the city. Together, with pride, and above all, with a passion for the city.

On October 27, 2025, Amsterdam will celebrate its 750th anniversary. The city will celebrate this milestone for a full year, from October 27, 2024, through October 27, 2025. It will be a jubilee year for all Amsterdammers, both within the city limits and in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. It will be a jubilee in the realms of art and culture, in and through education, in sports and community life, and with a vision for a sustainable, green city. And more. The municipality is the initiator, client, and coordinator. The municipality is also the driving force. In the run-up to the celebration, numerous municipal and external (private) initiatives by residents, Amsterdam-based companies, and institutions are taking shape. The goal is to create a memorable anniversary celebration that will continue to live on beyond 2025 in visible and invisible sustainable legacies and cherished memories.

What you bring

• A university-level standard of work and thinking.
• Experience as a fundraiser in large and complex organizations.
• A relevant network.
• Expertise with programs of this scale, complexity, and risk of failure.
• You're used to being in the spotlight and showcasing the program effectively.
• Subject-matter expertise: You have an affinity for urban challenges.
• Strategic acumen: You are able to navigate a complex social landscape, while constantly taking into account the organization’s current direction and both current and future developments within and outside the organization.

You should have the following skills:

• Inclusive thinking and action: you care about your employees and prioritize equality in the workplace.
• Setting the direction: You can make decisions based on a vision and focus on added value and results.
• Collaboration: You take the initiative in reaching out to others and building relationships and networks.
• Encouraging innovation: You encourage learning, exploration, and personal growth in yourself and others.

What we offer you

• A gross monthly salary of up to €8,758 (pay grade 16) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on your education, knowledge, and experience.
• A temporary fixed-term employment contract for up to 3.5 years. You will start as soon as possible, working an average of 24 hours per week.
• If you already have a permanent employment contract with the City of Amsterdam, you will retain it and be assigned to another organization under a temporary assignment agreement.
• Opportunities for professional development and training. Our in-house training center, the Amsterdam School, offers a variety of training programs, development tracks, and on-the-job coaching to help you continue to challenge yourself.
• An individual flexible budget (IKB) equal to 17.05% of your salary, which you can use for things like additional pension contributions or extra days off.
• A pension plan with ABP, the pension fund for the public sector and education.
• A travel allowance of €0.10 per kilometer, up to a 45-kilometer one-way commute, for the number of days you work in the office, and/or a work-from-home allowance of €2 net per workday that you work from home.
• A monthly contribution toward health insurance.
• Flexibility when it comes to your work hours and location. With the Amsterdam Digital Workplace, you can log in wherever and whenever you want.
• A laptop and a cell phone.
• Hybrid work: The City of Amsterdam has adopted a hybrid work model. For you, this means that, if you wish, you can work partly from home and partly at the office, depending on your job responsibilities. You may request remote work equipment to set up a home office that complies with health and safety standards.

Want to know more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out the City of Amsterdam Personnel Regulations (PGA).

Apply for this job

• If this job opening interests you, please submit your application by October 12 at the latest using the “Apply Now” button.
• The selection process begins immediately after the application deadline and takes 3 to 4 weeks.
• The interview process begins the week of October 24 and consists of two selection interviews with the relevant directors, the municipal program manager, and the municipal secretary, followed by a final interview with the mayor.
• In addition to your resume, we would like to receive a cover letter in which you explain, in no more than one A4 page, why your work experience and skills are a good fit for this position. Your cover letter will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• Requesting references may be part of the process.
• This job opening is being advertised both internally and externally. Employees of the City of Amsterdam will be given priority in the hiring process.
• The municipality has a preference policy for positions at pay grade 15 and above. This means that, for all positions at pay grade 15 and above, candidates with a non-Western immigrant background will be given preference if they are equally qualified.
• We require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from every colleague who joins our team.

We do not appreciate unsolicited solicitation from recruitment agencies, and such actions may result in exclusion from our other recruitment initiatives. We also consider the unsolicited submission of resumes by agencies to our employees to be solicitation. We will not review these resumes.

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