Director

Music Matters is a foundation with a governance model in which the director formulates the foundation’s policy and is entrusted with the overall management of the foundation. The director is accountable to the board.

’ Mission and Job DescriptionAs director, you are responsible for implementing the program priorities established for the 2021–2024 Cultural Plan period. In this role, you serve as the public face of the organization at higher policy levels, ensuring the visibility and profile of Music Matters. You will oversee the development and implementation of programs in the areas of music education and talent development. You will lead a team of six staff members (freelance and full-time). The Music Matters team is passionate, innovative, and agile. They have a strong affinity with the target groups, music culture, and the city. They exude great ambition and potential to make an impact. Under your leadership, this team will realize this potential. At the same time, plans are in place to begin preparations for the new Cultural Plan period in 2022.

Inclusivity is central to the team and is an integral part of Music Matters’ approach. The director is expected to actively promote this guiding principle, both in program development and team leadership, as well as in the field.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the operational development and implementation of programs and projects during the current Cultural Plan period
• Developing a new strategy and program lines for the new Cultural Plan period
• Initiating and maintaining strategic partnerships to promote access and advancement for Rotterdam’s musical talent
• Relationship management with stakeholders (municipality, foundations, partner institutions, industry organizations, arts education programs, participants)
• Day-to-day management of the team, including:
  o Leading and inspiring the team. This involves guiding team members in their professional development through talent management.
  o Ensuring standards are met and guiding the team in setting priorities.
• Secure external funding, both for programs under the cultural plan and for additional projects
• Accountability to the board, grant providers, and other external funders regarding policy, operations, and implementation.

Profile

• A coaching-oriented and empathetic leader who can inspire the team and lead it based on trust
• Dynamic and flexible
• Strategic and Entrepreneurial
• Guts, creativity, and decisiveness
• A networker with an open mindset
• Focused on impact

Job Requirements

• Level of thinking and work appropriate for this position and assignment
• An interest in music education and talent development
• Experience with program-based and project-based work (willing to lead strategic projects independently and collaborate with the team as needed)
• Experience with fundraising
• Network within the (Rotterdam) cultural sector
• A network in the field of music education is a plus
• Living in Rotterdam is a plus

We offer
A one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance. A competitive and market-standard package of employment benefits, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Arts Education. A pleasant work environment in a dynamic organization with a top-notch team.

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. For more information about the position, please contact Kam Mai Tan (chair of the board) at 06-14662159. Information about the organization can be found on the Music Matters website atwww.musicmatters.nu.

Please email your cover letter and resume to vacature@musicmatters.nu by June 19. The first interviews will take place during the week of June 27, and the second interviews during the week of July 11.

Recruitment efforts related to this job opening are not based on price.