Member of the Supervisory Board with a background in HR and Organization
The Amsterdam Museum brings the history of Amsterdam to life and offers insight into the city’s identity; the museum challenges residents and visitors to deepen their relationship with the city . We do this through a diverse public program (exhibitions, events, and education) both at our locations and online. Innovation, hospitality, diversity, (international) collaboration, and knowledge sharing are of paramount importance. The museum welcomes approximately 500,000 visitors annually across its various locations (Huis Willet-Holthuysen on Herengracht and the Amsterdam Museum on the Amstel). The Amsterdam Museum also programs and presents exhibitions at other locations in Amsterdam, in collaboration with various partners in Nieuw-West and Zuidoost. The Amsterdam Museum is responsible for the management and preservation of the City of Amsterdam’s historical collection, conducts research on it, and selectively expands the collection. As an A-bis institution, the Amsterdam Museum is included in the City of Amsterdam’s Arts Plan.
Together with the City of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Museum is preparing for the renovation of the museum building on Kalverstraat (Burgerweeshuis). As a result, the Amsterdam Museum has temporarily relocated its exhibitions to the Hermitage building on the Amstel and its offices to Herengracht.
Supervisory Board
The Amsterdam Museum is a foundation led by an executive director. TheSupervisory Boardprovides the board of directors with advice and support, oversees the broad outlines of policy, strategy, and finances, and acts as the employer for the executive director.
The supervisory board has a broad membership and strives to ensure a diverse composition with a good range of expertise and experience.
The Works Council (OR) is regarded as a partner in policy-making and policy implementation. For this vacancy, the Works Council has the statutory right to nominate a candidate who has the Council’s confidence. The Supervisory Board, together with the Works Council, is seeking a new member with expertise in HR and organizational matters.
All members of the supervisory board possess the following competencies and skills:
- Environmental awareness
- Independent and critical
- Supervisory and/or administrative experience.
- An affinity with the cultural sector and, in particular, with AM’s mission and scope of work
- Administrative or managerial experience, or expertise as a consultant
- Capable, including in terms of available time, of adequately monitoring the policies of the executive director and the general course of business within the foundation, and
- Encourage and provide guidance to the managing director
- Capable of acting independently and critically in relation to the other members of the board and the CEO
- Is socially engaged and has relevant networks
Specific expertise of the new member nominated by the Works Council
The new member possesses specific knowledge or expertise in the following areas:
- The nominated candidate is familiar with the interests of the employees and ensures that these interests are properly addressed in the decision-making process by the director and the supervisory board
- Ensures effective communication between the Board of Trustees and the Works Council. In this regard, is communicative and collaborative in their interactions and easily accessible.
- Knowledge of the political and administrative environment in which the Amsterdam Museum operates
- Expertise (at the administrative level) in the areas of organization and employee participation
- Preferably has a background in HR and expertise in that field.
- Has a broad commitment to social issues and relevant networks across various sectors of society.
Appointment
Members are appointed for a term of four years and may be reappointed for a second and final four-year term. Appointments require prior approval by the Municipal Executive of the City of Amsterdam.
Meetings
The Amsterdam Museum’s Board of Trustees meets as often as necessary and at least four times a year.
Compensation
This is an unpaid position. However, members are eligible for a set volunteer allowance.
Application Process
If you are interested in this position and meet the required qualifications, please apply by answering the questions below and sending your resume no later than December 31, 2022, to po@amsterdammuseum.nl.
Questions (max. 500 words per question)
- Why do you want to serve on the Amsterdam Museum’s Board of Trustees?
- Why do you believe you have the qualifications that the Supervisory Board and the Works Council are looking for? Please provide examples of your background and professional networks.
- What do you think you can contribute to the Board of Trustees and the Amsterdam Museum organization, and in what way? In particular, please consider your position as a Board of Trustees member who enjoys the trust of the Works Council.
Interviews with candidates will be conducted by a selection committee chaired by theChair of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Jurenne Hooi. The first round of interviews is tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 16, and Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
