ArcheoHotspot Project Manager

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The ArcheoHotspot is a meeting place where visitors can engage with archaeological heritage in an accessible and interactive way. The initiative aims to spark people’s curiosity about the historical context of archaeological finds and actively involve them in ongoing archaeological research. The ArcheoHotspot is staffed by enthusiastic volunteers and plays a central role in the collaboration between the Allard Pierson, ACASA (Amsterdam Centre for Ancient Studies and Archaeology), and the Monuments and Archaeology Department of the City of Amsterdam. Various activities take place at the ArcheoHotspot that align with scientific research and the collections and exhibitions of the Allard Pierson. In this way, a bridge is built between the past and the present in an inspiring manner.

Here's what you'll be doing:

As the ArcheoHotspot project lead, you will be responsible for establishing and formalizing partnerships between internal and external stakeholders and for developing a project plan aimed at embedding the ArcheoHotspot sustainably within the Allard Pierson organization.

The project manager serves as the point of contact for the Allard Pierson and takes the lead in initiating projects. The project manager:

• establishes a framework for collaboration and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• develops a project plan in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• manages the volunteers at the ArcheoHotspot

Project Plan

The elements that should be included in the agreements with the partners and the project plan are:

• Cooperation agreement with ACASA and the City of Amsterdam
• financial plan for the future
• communication and marketing plan
• plan for education and programming

For this position, we are looking for someone:

• with experience in project management
• who has strong communication and social skills
• who is willing to take the initiative
• who is open-minded and can adapt quickly

Our core values (openness, professionalism, innovation) and core competencies (customer focus, teamwork, and a commitment to learning) form the foundation of our services. In addition, you should possess the following competencies for this position:

• entrepreneurship
• leadership

Here’s what we offer you:

For this position, we are offering a temporary contract for 8 to 24 hours per week for a maximum period of six months. We prefer a contract for services as a self-employed professional or placement through the UvA’s staffing agency.

Depending on relevant experience at the start of employment, the salary ranges from €3,378 to €5,331 gross per month based on a full 38-hour workweek (scale 10). This does not include the 8% vacation pay and 8.3% year-end bonus. TheCollective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universitiesapplies. If the position is filled on a freelance basis, the fee depends on relevant experience and is based on a project rate.

The UvA offers a comprehensive package of employment benefits, including generous leave provisions, a year-end bonus, and a solid pension plan.

In addition, the UvA offers excellent opportunities for study and professional development and encourages its employees to continue developing their professional skills.

You will be working in this team:

The Allard Pierson Museum collects, manages, makes accessible, researches, and presents valuable and relevant cultural heritage from antiquity to the present day. We make this accessible to everyone, in the service of science and society, for learning and inspiration. The Public & Programming Department contributes to the creation of exhibitions and other types of programming. In addition to project leaders, this department includes staff from marketing and communications and education. The ArcheoHotspot falls under the education sub-department. More information about the ArcheoHotspot: Archeohotspots - ArcheoHotspots

TheAllard Piersonis part of the UvA/HvA Library and manages the UvA’s heritage collections. We make these collections available for teaching and research, and present them to a wider audience. The UvA/HvA Library is an inspiring and welcoming place for study, research, and socializing for students, researchers, and faculty, both on-site and online. We support teaching and research at the University of Amsterdam and theAmsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA)and provide our users with personalized assistance to help them find the right sources within the vast array of information available for use in teaching and research. 

We “advance knowledge” and help improve the quality of higher education in Amsterdam, thereby contributing to our students’ academic success. You can read more aboutworking atthe Library here.

Your application & contact information:

If this profile sounds like you and you’re interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. Please send us a cover letter and your resume as PDF files. You can apply by clicking the orange button.

The application deadline isMay 18, 2025. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications received after the deadline, those not submitted via the link, or those that are incomplete.

Would you like to know more or do you have a question? Please contact Reno van Rijsewijk, Head of Education at Allard Pierson, atr.vanrijsewijk@uva.nl.

The first round of job interviews will take place during the week of May 26. A potential second round will follow during the week of June 2.