Group Leader
Do you always talk about the past with great enthusiasm? And do you enjoy taking school groups on a journey back in time? Then a job at the Prehistoric Village is definitely for you! We’re looking for educational staff for the new season who, as historical reenactors, will guide school groups through their program. You’ll give instructions, monitor progress and safety, and create the right atmosphere during the program. You’ll actively engage the group in life in the past! Sometimes you’ll work in prehistory, other times in the Middle Ages. Of course, you’ll always wear period-appropriate clothing.
The target audience consists primarily of upper-grade elementary school students. In addition, lower-grade elementary school students, secondary school students, and businesses are increasingly becoming part of our target audience. When there are no school groups, you will serve as a time guide and take our regular visitors on a journey into the past by offering them activities and giving guided tours.
The Prehistoric Village is a lively open-air museum in Eindhoven, where visitors of all ages can experience the past. At our museum, visitors actively discover what daily life was like in the past. Through living history, they take a journey through time from early prehistory to the late Middle Ages. The museum welcomes more than 70,000 visitors annually, including many families and school groups. We are currently collaborating withthe Eindhoven Museumon the development ofMuseumpark Vonk: an expansion of the current Prehistoric Village featuring fascinating structures and a modern museum building with an introductory show, exhibition, and workshop. The new museum is expected to open in the spring of 2026 and will be open year-round.
Our enthusiastic team consists of 13 full-time employees, approximately 40 seasonal staff members, and more than 200 dedicated volunteers. Together, we create a unique historical experience for every visitor.
Will you be our new colleague?
You bring:
- An interest in history and/or storytelling
- Relevant experience in leading (school) groups
- At least a high school diploma and 18 years of age
- Affinity with the target audience
- Strong communication and teaching skills
- Flexible and able to handle stress during peak times
Here's what you'll be doing:
- Give school classes an unforgettable day with a structured educational program
- Depicting everyday life in the past
- Leading activities, sharing historical information, or demonstrating a craft
- Conducting guided tours or putting on puppet shows, depending on your own interests
Come as you are
Here, everyone has the freedom to be themselves. Our diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is at the heart of our team and is what makes us strong. We welcome anyone who shares our mission to bring history to life in a vibrant and inclusive way. Will you join us on our historical adventure?
What do you get in return?
- The chance to give children an unforgettable day
- An inspiring and varied job with enthusiastic colleagues
- A unique work environment in a historic setting, beautifully situated in the Genneper Parks
- Salary in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for day recreation, scale 4
- A (partial) reimbursement of travel expenses for commutes of more than 15 km
- Fun team-building and staff activities
- Free admission for you. If you have a partner and/or children, they are also welcome
- A training program with your new colleagues: the program covers prehistory, the Roman period, and the Middle Ages, as well as training in giving guided tours, practical historical skills, and visitor-friendly communication. Participation in the training program is mandatory and will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025. During the first few weeks, follow-up training will be provided, and an experienced education staff member will assist you.
This is a seasonal position from March 10 through November 9, 2025, for an average of 2 to 3 days per week, with the possibility of extending the assignment by mutual agreement. You will work on regular school days from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Vacation time may only be taken during school breaks. It is possible to combine this position with that ofa time guide; please indicate this in your cover letter.
Interested?
We are looking for people who can inform and guide a (school) group with enthusiasm and confidence. Please send a cover letter explaining what you could bring to our team and how you see yourself fitting into our environment. Attach your resume and email both toy.lammers@eindhovenmuseum.nl, addressed to Yvonne Lammers, Museum Manager, by January 9, 2025, at the latest. Do you have questions about the position? Please contact Lisanne Staals, Office Manager, atl.staals@eindhovenmuseum.nlor call us at 040 252 22 81.
Does your cover letter stand out? If so, we’d like to invite you for an interview during the week of January 20.
