Event Manager

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Do you enjoy taking the lead and keeping track of things, and are you a creative organizational talent?

Then apply for the position of:

Event Manager

32 hours per week

An event at the Drents Museum is an inspiring experience

that stimulates "all" the senses. The museum is a premier venue for events in

The Northern Netherlands, offering significant economic benefits for Assen and the surrounding area. The

In recent years, Events has organized a number of wonderful events, including

Highlights from the openings of the exhibitions Sprezzatura, The

American Dream, Viva la Frida!, Under the Spell of Ararat, and Menyala

• The extraordinary history of the Moluccans in Drenthe. Now there is a

Opening celebration for the exhibition"Traveling with Vincent" -

Van Gogh in Drenthe is just around the corner. Other

events include participation in Art Rocks, the Friends Lottery Open House,

public activities related to the exhibitions and

business meetings. Organizing these events is one thing, but

They also require the necessary planning and coordination both within and outside the museum

with various stakeholders.

Events is part of the Marketing team and

Communication, which strengthens internal collaboration. You will also work under

in collaboration with Partnerships, Education, and the hospitality sector (Bar Brasserie Pingo) at the

organizing the events. The Marketing, Communications, and Events team is

constantly developing exciting events and packages

in line with the museum’s programming and mission.

What will you be doing?

You are in charge of the

organization-wide event calendar. You coordinate with everyone inside and outside the

a museum that wants to celebrate something all at once

of our unique rooms. Sometimes that’s a huge puzzle, so you’re able to

to make decisions.

In addition, you will be responsible for virtually the entire

the process behind an event! You’ll conceive, develop, and organize public and

relationship-focused events such as grand opening events for an exhibition,

the Friends Lottery Open House, Family Days, and numerous special activities

which are organized year-round in conjunction with the exhibitions. You

discusses everything with the client, finalizes the proposal, and ensures

confirmation, scheduling, communication with suppliers, and the parties involved

colleagues, the execution of the event, and finally the evaluation. Together with

Together with your colleagues, you’ll create an unforgettable experience.

Who are we?

We are the Drents Museum in

A city known for its major, high-profile international exhibitions on archaeology

and art. But we also have some hidden gems about Drenthe’s history and

art. On average, we attract 200,000 visitors a year, thanks in large part to our

spectacular public campaigns. Last November, we opened the exhibitions on Pompeii and

the world-renowned German artist Neo Rauch. And now we turn our attention to

the history of the Moluccans in Drenthe. The museum’s goal is

large. We are currently working on the spectacular new collection presentation

Labyrinthiaand the Great Van

The "Traveling with Vincent " Van Gogh exhibition is just around the corner. Many visitors

We call our super-charming Bar Brasserie Pingo the most beautiful museum café

in the Netherlands. The events and activities we organize at the

exhibitions and beyond are generating a lot of buzz! For example, we already want to

give our visitors a wonderful experience. And you can be part of that experience

Contribute!

What do we expect from you?

First of all

the courage and insight to take the lead

about all activities organized by or at the museum. In addition,

we require a fair amount of experience in organizing

of events for different target audiences. But also enthusiasm, energy,

a love of parties, creativity, and negotiation skills.

You have strong verbal and written communication skills

to be printed in Dutch and English. Ideally, you have experience with SEM

(Smart Event Manager). You also have a driver’s license. And, as

often depends on events: sometimes it's from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but sometimes it's also

(Not at all.) So you're flexible.

What do we offer you?

A unique workplace with

enthusiastic colleagues: you’ll be part of a supportive and dynamic team

with colleagues who are eager to roll up their sleeves and get to work with you. You’ll get

Initially, a one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position

after that year. We adhere to the Museum Collective Bargaining Agreement, which offers attractive terms of employment. The

The salary ranges from

€2,963 and €3,763 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek. You will receive

In addition, an Individual Choice Budget of 13.84% per year (vacation pay,

year-end bonus and additional paid leave), which you can use however you like

whatever you want: cash it out, save it, trade it in for a bike, buy extra time off,

and so on. There is an option to work from home part-time, and we have a

a travel allowance. You will also be provided with a laptop

and a phone, and you can shop at a discount in the museum shop and at Pingo

drinking or eating. You can get a tax break on a gym membership at WorkIt

rent a bike through the museum and/or participate in the “Lease-a-bike” program.

Information & Feedback

Would you like to work in a dynamic, creative

and an inspiring environment? Then sign up by Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at

a method that suits you at po@drentsmuseum.nl, specifying

“Event Manager.” Would you like to learn more first? Please emailp.klarenbeek@drentsmuseum.nl

The first round of interviews will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

The Drents Museum is convinced of the power

of diversity, where diversity refers to—among other things—cultural

background, employability, gender, and age. We therefore place great importance on

price when candidates apply who could enhance the diversity of our team

can increase. We follow the Rooney Rule.