Junior Presentation Project Manager

With a strong and diverse program, the Maritime Museum caters to a wide audience: from museum enthusiasts and day-trippers to school groups, heritage lovers, and young people. The historic waterfront building is also a stunning venue for a variety of events, such as conferences, concerts, weddings, and presentations.

The Project Office is part of the Program & Public cluster and works on exhibitions and presentations that connect the maritime past, present, and future. We tell stories about trade and migration, shipping and slavery, innovation and imagination—and how maritime culture is visible in everyday life. We draw on our rich collection, contemporary art, audiovisual resources, and collaboration with communities to create meaningful, multi-layered presentations for a broad audience.

Do you have an eye for storytelling and want to gain experience in organizing exhibitions and public engagement projects? If so, the role of Junior Project Manager for Presentations might be the right fit for you.  

What will you be doing? 

As a Junior Project Manager for Museum Presentations, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in organizing, coordinating, and overseeing a wide range of museum presentations. These include temporary exhibitions, permanent displays, audio tours, contemporary interpretations, and interactive presentations. You will contribute to projects that prioritize diverse perspectives, audience-centered thinking, and social relevance. 

You will be part of the project office within the Program & Audience cluster and will work closely with two experienced project leaders. You will learn from their approach, contribute ideas on content, and help coordinate a wide range of presentations. Within multidisciplinary project teams, you’ll work on exhibitions and public projects that make a difference. You’ll develop your project skills and gradually grow toward greater independence. In doing so, you’ll also collaborate with colleagues from departments such as education, marketing, collections, and technical services. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in developing concepts and ensuring consistency in content;
• Coordinating project activities and monitoring progress and scheduling;
• Contribute to the drafting of project plans, budgets, and decision-making documents;
• Maintain contact with internal and external partners, artists, suppliers, and designers;
• Contribute to project evaluations and help identify areas for improvement;
• Keep abreast of developments in the cultural sector and propose new ideas.

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for an eager-to-learn, proactive colleague with a keen interest in culture, history, and museum projects. You enjoy working with others, communicate clearly, and contribute practical ideas. At the same time, you can adapt flexibly to changes in the project or in the team dynamic. You want to develop into an independent project manager with an eye for both process and content. 

Please bring:

• A relevant degree or comparable level of work experience and intellectual ability—for example, in the fields of history, art, heritage, or culture;
• Up to two years of work experience in project-based work (internship experience counts);
• An interest in exhibitions and/or public engagement projects in the cultural sector;
• A proactive work ethic, organizational skills, and strong communication skills;
• A curiosity about the maritime past and its role in the present.

What do we offer?

You’ll be joining an enthusiastic and professional team at a leading museum in the heart of Amsterdam. We offer you the opportunity to learn, experiment, and grow in the field of project management. And in addition:

• A one-year contract (32–36 hours per week), with the possibility of renewal;
• The salary depends on your education and experience and falls under pay scale 8 of the Museum Collective Bargaining Agreement (min. €3,220 and max. €4,089 gross per month based on full-time employment).
• 8% vacation pay and 3.4% year-end bonus;
• An NS commuter pass for commutes of more than 10 km one way;
• Enrollment in a pension plan and discounts on group insurance;
• Opportunities for professional development and guidance from experienced colleagues;
• Option to work partially from home; 
• Work out at an affordable price at a gym near you through Corporate Fitness; 
• A museum pass, free admission to the museum, and discounts on activities through, for example, the Club van Elf; 
• Fun activities with coworkers organized by the activities committee.

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Are you enthusiastic and do you see yourself in this profile? Then apply by August 17 at the latest using the button below. If you don’t meet all the requirements but think this role is a good fit for you, we still warmly invite you to apply. Our HR colleague Thomas will be in touch with you soon! 

For questions regarding the job description, please contact Sanne Koch (Senior Project Manager) at skoch@hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl. For questions about the application process, please contact the HR department at (020) 52 32 425. Please note that submission of a Certificate of Good Conduct is a requirement of the selection process. 

The Maritime Museum aims to be a safe haven for everyone. An inclusive work environment where there is room for diversity, where you feel safe, and where you can be yourself. Here, you’ll meet colleagues from diverse backgrounds and with a wider range of expertise than you might imagine—from skilled curators to commercial marketers and passionate event managers. All connected by the water. And by curiosity. In the world, and toward one another. So you, too, are welcome in our home port.