Educator at Huis Van Gijn
Located on the Nieuwe Haven in Dordrecht is the beautiful Van Gijn family home, which has been fully restored from basement to attic. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful and best-preserved historic homes in the Netherlands. Here, our visitors experience what life was like in a home from around 1900, both in terms of living and working. The house and garden offer countless opportunities to tell stories and organize activities for a variety of audiences. Both upstairs with a wealthy family and downstairs with the staff. With a well-rounded annual program, we aim to organize more events and reach a wider range of audiences. This presents a wonderful challenge for an enthusiastic and experienced educator who is eager to work in a historic home. Do you enjoy bringing history to life in a tangible way and would you like to help us achieve our goals? Then please read on and apply!
Educator at Huis Van Gijn
24 hours per week
Where will you be working?
Huis Van Gijn is part of the cultural organization Dordrechts Museum (70 FTE) of the municipality of Dordrecht, which also includes the Dordrecht Regional Archives, Hof van Nederland, and Dordrechts Museum.
We operate based on our belief in the power of art and history and their importance in helping people grow and relax. Our mission is to help as broad and diverse an audience as possible discover what our collection can mean to them. With this mission in mind, we undertake a wide range of activities, both within and outside the walls of our locations. It is essential that these activities and the stories we convey through them resonate well with the various target groups we aim to reach, from young to old. The Education & Public Information team (part of the Public Affairs department) ensures this by developing and overseeing programs and activities.
What will you be doing?
You will be part of the Education & Visitor Services team. This team is responsible for visitor services and educational programs at our locations: Dordrechts Museum, Huis Van Gijn, Hof van Nederland, and the Dordrecht Regional Archives. We are looking for a colleague within the team who will focus on our Huis Van Gijn location. Together with the curator, the Marketing & Communications staff member, and the floor manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Huis Van Gijn.
You feel at home in our enthusiastic and open culture, where quality is of the utmost importance. You have the ability to translate creative ideas into concrete projects. As a connector, you are well-equipped to translate the needs of various target groups into appropriate programs and resources. You also enjoy establishing and maintaining contacts with all kinds of parties with whom you can collaborate. Furthermore, you are a go-getter who knows how to get things done, without a 9-to-5 mentality. You are therefore willing to attend some of the organized activities when needed (occasionally in the evenings and on weekends).
What are you bringing?
- Relevant higher vocational education.
- You have several years of recent experience developing educational and public programs in the cultural sector (preferably at a historic house or other museum), and through this work, you have developed a broad knowledge of and interest in history and heritage.
- A clear vision of heritage education and knowledge of current developments in the field and in the education sector. You are able to articulate this vision convincingly, both verbally and in writing.
- Thorough knowledge of art and heritage education (in elementary and secondary schools and beyond).
- Experience with modern interactive and multimedia forms of education.
The following competencies apply to you:
- Creative, where you come up with concepts on your own and can translate them into concrete tools or programs.
- A hands-on approach—you enjoy rolling up your sleeves to help out, whether that means making traditional ice cream with visitors, planting a herb garden, or leading tours for children.
- Decisiveness, organizational skills, and persuasiveness.
- Flexible, entrepreneurial, and collaborative, with a keen understanding of organizational dynamics.
- Customer- and client-focused (both internally and externally).
- Results-oriented and accustomed to working in a small team with tight deadlines.
- Accurate, punctual, experienced, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
What do we offer you?
In addition to a one-year contract for 24 hours per week, with the possibility of a permanent position, you can count on:
- A gross monthly salary of up to €4,494 (Pay Grade 10), with pay determined based on knowledge and experience.
- Training opportunities to continue growing in your field.
- Working from anywhere, at any time.
- A laptop and a phone.
- An Individual Choice Budget (ICB) equal to 17.05% of your gross salary. You can use this budget for the following, for example:
- Additional days off.
- A contribution to sports-related matters.
- Commuting allowance. Do you use public transportation? If so, you’ll be reimbursed 100% of these costs.
- ABP Pension Plan.
- Group premium discount with health insurers IZA, Menzis, or CZ.
- An employer contribution toward health insurance premiums.
Interested inapplying or learning more?
We believe that a diversity of backgrounds and knowledge helps the organization move forward. The Dordrechts Museum is a member of Musea Bekennen Kleur, through which we strive for inclusion in terms of our Audience, Partners, Programming, and Staff. We are committed to leveraging the power of diversity to make our organization relevant to everyone.
You can apply by October 17, 2022, via the application form on our website. For more information about this position, please contact Gertjan Schouten, Head of Public Affairs, at 078-7704201.
From September 18 through September 30, you can contact Marianne Verhoork at 078-7705219.
Recruiting agencies are not welcome.
