Member of the Supervisory Board
DOK is the beating heart of Delft and the “hub” connecting education, community, debate, inclusion, the municipality, and the VAK. DOK aims to establish itself creatively and successfully as a vibrant cultural center in the city of Delft. We are looking for a new member of the Supervisory Board with a social entrepreneurship background. Does this sound like you? Then we’d love to hear from you!
About DOK
DOK is Delft’s innovative public library. We are proud of our history, our city, and what we achieve there together with many partners. At our core is a strong team of approximately 80 colleagues, about 200 volunteers, and a budget of approximately €4 million. DOK operates based on the belief that everyone continues to grow. Our five guiding values are “joy, innovation, collaboration, social improvement, and decisiveness.”
We are closely connected to our city through our two locations, fifteen Vindplaatsen (libraries in schools), and our activities in people’s homes. DOK Centrum is housed in OPEN, an initiative of DOK and De VAK, Center for the Arts. OPEN is Delft’s informal meeting place where language, culture, and technology converge. Whether you come to read, make music, dance, paint, or enjoy a good meal: everyone is welcome! DOK’s other location is DOK Voorhof, which is home to the Taalhuis, among other things.
’s Goals Dok has outlined its direction for the future in a multi-year policy plan (2020–2023). Recently, budget cuts have been implemented due to a reduction in municipal subsidies. Despite these cuts, there is a strong focus on further deepening and broadening our services, forms of collaboration, and long-term developments. New subsidies have since been secured (NPO funds), which will further intensify our collaboration with the education sector. In this way, the organization continues to evolve in tandem with its environment.
For more information about DOK: We are DOK.
Management and Oversight
The Supervisory Board (RvT) reviews the policy and strategy development of the DOK Foundation and serves as a sounding board for the executive director. The members of the Supervisory Board critically and independently oversee the foundation. Together, they form a multidisciplinary team that complements each other in terms of knowledge and competencies and serves as ambassadors both within and outside Delft. In its composition, the Supervisory Board strives for diversity and a reflection of Delft’s population, including in terms of gender, age, cultural background, and specific expertise. Its approach to oversight is characterized by an attitude that is critical yet supportive from a distance, and close and engaged when necessary.
The Supervisory Board currently consists of six members and will be reduced to five. Due to the departure of two members, we are seeking a new supervisor with a background in social entrepreneurship.
To ensure the Board reflects our community, we are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and diversity of the Supervisory Board.
General Qualifications for a Member of the Supervisory Board of the
The general job requirements and qualities of the members of the Supervisory Board:
- Members act with integrity, are able to navigate conflicting interests, and know how to strike a good balance between engagement and detachment
- Demonstrable knowledge of and/or an affinity for cultural entrepreneurship, strategy, policy, and finance
- Have an affinity for the library’s core functions, namely: knowledge and information, development and education, reading and literature, community engagement and debate, art and culture, and contributing to the personal development and improved social opportunities of the general public
- A Vision of the Library’s Role in a Changing Society
- Analytical skills at the college or university level
- Role as supervisor, sounding board, and advisor
- Knowledge of and experience with political and administrative decision-making processes
- Having a connection to Delft
- Have a relevant network and be willing to utilize it
- Be independent: have no business interest in the membership of the Supervisory Board, nor hold a direct political office in Delft
Specific characteristics of the Supervisory Board member to be recruited with the “social entrepreneurship” profile
The member we are seeking has a background in social entrepreneurship and can leverage their local community and network to help the library advance its innovative mission and collaborate with (social) organizations. He or she also has a keen sense of political dynamics, opportunities, and possibilities. The member is creative, inspiring, and can contribute to an entrepreneurial and financially sound environment for DOK within their community. Experience in sustainability is a plus.
Visit our website for more information about the signing of the Socially Responsible Business certification.
Responsibilities, Expectations, and Compensation
Based on six meetings per year, the estimated time commitment for this position averages one and a half days per month. Members receive a modest financial stipend.
Process The Supervisory Board of DOK Delft is being assisted in the recruitment and selection process by the executive search firm Colourful People. For more information about DOK Delft, the Supervisory Board, and the open position, please contact Monique Spaansen, partner at Colourful People (M.Spaansen@colourfulpeople.nl). You may express your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume via the Colourful People website by May 26. Intake interviews are scheduled for May 27 and June 2. Interviews with the selection committee are scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, June 24, with the goal of having the new supervisory board member start in September.
