Community Engagement Coordinator for the National Slavery Museum

We are seeking three project managers to work together on the creation of the National Slavery Museum. In addition to a social project manager, we are looking for a museum project manager who is familiar with the cultural sector and has a vision for establishing a museum and organizing exhibitions. Furthermore, the City of Amsterdam is recruiting a physical project manager to oversee the construction of the building.

Together, you will work on three tasks: drafting a museum business plan that includes an operational plan and an organizational structure, developing a temporary program, and organizing meetings with stakeholders to build support for the museum’s direction and the future building. The business plan will detail exactly what the museum and its associated knowledge center should look like, both organizationally and in terms of content. This plan will serve as the basis for a final decision on the museum by the municipality and the national government.

For more information, visit: www.amsterdam.nl/nationaalslavernijmuseum.

The Social Change Agent Position
The Social Change Agent is an experienced professional connector with a broad network throughout the Kingdom and in relevant countries. You have experience working in a complex environment with many different interests and possess knowledge of the history of slavery and its lasting impact. You know how to translate the feelings and beliefs of various target groups into a widely supported museum in the Netherlands. You do this in close collaboration with the museum and physical project managers.

Here's what you do on an average workday

• You will establish connections with various organizations, institutions, and groups to build support for the museum.
• You will build and maintain relationships with various groups, ranging from grassroots organizations and citizens to professionals, potential investors, and (senior) managers.
• You draw connections to developments related to the history of slavery, both within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and internationally.
• You’ll engage with public debates and also organize your own discussions and meetings about the upcoming slavery museum.
• Together with the museum’s project manager, you will develop a compelling vision for the future museum in the form of a business plan, a multi-year operating budget, and a temporary programming plan.
• You will work with the museum and site development coordinator to finalize the museum’s definitive program of requirements.
• You will help foster the necessary engagement regarding the museum’s potential location.
• You will be responsible for securing additional investments and fundraising to support the museum’s development.

In addition,

• You will be based in Amsterdam and working on a project of national importance. This means you will also be in contact with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
• You’ll be working as a team with the museum’s project manager. You’ll support and complement each other, and together you’ll develop a well-thought-out plan with broad support.
• You work with many different groups and people.

Get started here
We want to be a great employer that ensures all colleagues feel seen and valued. We embrace the differences among our colleagues; all these differences lead to better results for our organization and our city. We strive to have a workforce that reflects Amsterdam’s working population. So whoever you are: you’re more than welcome here!

The Department of Education, Youth, and Care is responsible for youth and care services, such as provincially funded youth care, youth psychiatry, and care for young people with mild intellectual disabilities. They also have various responsibilities stemming from administrative priorities such as diversity, human rights, and combating exploitation in the sex trade. Together with our partners, they are committed to strengthening the care chain for youth, adults, and vulnerable households. Improving education and combating school dropout rates also fall within their scope of work.

What you bring to the table
All of our colleagues are different—in their roles, ages, backgrounds, personalities, dreams, and hobbies. We’re proud of that, because all those differences lead to better results for our city. So whoever you are, you’re welcome here in our municipality. For this position as Community Development Coordinator, we’re also looking for:

• You have a broad social network, including the Afro-Dutch communities, but preferably also the Indonesian communities. You have this network within the Kingdom and are able to maintain and expand it.
• Have knowledge and expertise regarding the history of slavery in the Netherlands, as well as an understanding of international differences and similarities.
• With this knowledge, you will be able to understand the various interests and sensitivities that come into play when dealing with our history of slavery.
• That you have a clear vision of the museum’s curatorial and social mission.
• You are a unifying and inspiring person with persuasive abilities and strong communication and negotiation skills.

We would also like you to possess the following skills:

• You are critical and independent in your thinking and actions.
• You can handle complex, conflicting interests.
• You have knowledge of and experience in attracting different target audiences.
• You have strong interpersonal communication skills.

Here’s what we offer you
As a Social Affairs Coordinator, you’ll join our team for approximately 24 hours per week and can expect the following terms of employment.

• A gross monthly salary between €5,671 and €7,977 (pay grade 15) based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will be determined based on your education, knowledge, and experience.
• A fixed-term employment contract for a period of 12 months, if you are not currently employed by the City of Amsterdam.
• A 12-month fixed-term employment contract, if you are already employed by the City of Amsterdam and do not yet have a permanent contract.
• You will retain your current permanent employment contract with the City of Amsterdam if you are already employed by the City of Amsterdam and have a permanent contract, and you will be assigned to another department under a temporary assignment agreement.
• Opportunities for professional development and training. Our in-house training center, the Amsterdam School, offers a variety of training programs, professional development tracks, and on-the-job coaching to help you continue to challenge yourself.
• An individual flexible budget (IKB) equal to 17.05% of your salary, which you can use for things like additional pension contributions or extra days off.
• A pension plan with ABP, the pension fund for the public sector and education.
• A travel allowance of €0.10 per kilometer, up to a 45-kilometer one-way commute, for the number of days you work in the office, and/or a work-from-home allowance of €2 net per workday that you work from home.
• A monthly contribution toward health insurance.

Want to know more about our employment terms and conditions? Check out the Amsterdam Municipal Staff Regulations (PGA).

Do you have any questions?
For questions about the position, requesting the job description, and/or the application process, please contact Max van Engen, Public Sector Project Manager for Cultural Buildings, at m.van.engen@amsterdam.nlen/of, or Diana Landveld, Head of Diversity, at d.landveld@amsterdam.nl. Please also visit www.amsterdam.nl/bestuur-organisatie/werkenbij for more information about working at our organization.

Apply for this job

• If this job opening interests you, please submit your application by May 10, 2022. You can apply using the application form on our website.
• If we’ve piqued your interest, you’ll receive an invitation to an introductory interview. We’ll then schedule a (video) interview with you, which will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. A second interview may follow.
• If we don't see enough common ground, we'll let you know via email.
• We require a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) from every colleague who joins our team.
• In addition to a selection committee, an advisory committee will also be established.
• In addition to the City of Amsterdam, a representative from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science will also serve on the selection committee.
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