Member of the Supervisory Board

Pakhuis de Zwijger is a platform and unique meeting place for dialogue, creation, and social innovation. Over the past 18 years, we have grown into a unique Amsterdam-based, national, European, and international platform, focused on bringing people and impactful projects together. These projects contribute to the development of a more sustainable, equitable, and future-proof society. Together with our partners, we create a platform and facilitate a conversation where we jointly formulate ambitions, explore themes in depth, and present forward-thinking insights. 

Each year, we produce over 500 free programs on social issues such as social justice, the creative industries, climate and regeneration, decolonization, the new economy, and democracy. We typically do this in collaboration with partners, including citizens, the media, government, civil society, research institutions, and businesses. During the day, Pakhuis de Zwijger serves as an event venue with a contemporary café-restaurant, making it the ideal location for hosting conferences, festivals, events, meetings, or symposia. The day-to-day management of the Pakhuis de Zwijger Foundation, the hospitality business, and our venue rentals is in the hands of the executive director, who reports to the Supervisory Board. Starting in 2025, we are seeking two new members for the Supervisory Board.

Member of the Supervisory Board

The Board is responsible for overseeing the management and for developing the organization’s strategy and implementing its policies. The general duties of the Supervisory Board include:

• Effectively monitor social impact, (financial) transparency, reputation, and innovation;
• Monitor transition processes and ensure that they align with the long-term strategy;
• Monitoring compliance with ethical guidelines, the Code of Conduct, and governance processes;
• Providing both solicited and unsolicited advice to the director/manager and serving as a sounding board and “sparring partner”;
• Acting as an employer for the director/officer.

Pakhuis de Zwijger holds ANBI status and operates in accordance with its own Code of Conduct: an inclusive and safe space for everyone. Through this Code of Conduct, we aim to bring about a cultural shift and set a new standard for how social dialogue can be conducted in a constructive, equitable, and inclusive manner.

Who are we looking for?

For these open positions, we are seeking dedicated professionals and innovators who actively contribute to addressing social issues—such as equal opportunity, the regenerative economy, decolonial theory, or climate justice—through their work. You may be working in academia, the creative industries, social entrepreneurship, research institutions, the arts, media, or journalism.

You have experience with administrative and/or governance issues in a social, journalistic, or cultural setting and are able to make an effective contribution to our organization’s ethical compass. You oversee compliance with the Code of Conduct and other processes that ensure we stay on course. You have experience with transition planning and can ensure oversight of this process while inspiring the organization.

We are looking for supervisors who:

• Has a strong affinity for the core value of justice and issues such as inclusivity, sustainability, democracy, and systemic transitions;
• Has experience with (a) social change and transition thinking, and ensuring oversight of transition processes, or (b) strategy, positioning, and the substance of media content, and scaling a unifying, progressive voice;
• Has experience with governance, ethical guidelines, and ensuring compliance with a Code of Conduct;
• is strategic and collaborative and is able to incorporate diverse perspectives;
• Can play a supervisory role regarding the content of programming and ensure its independence;
• is reflective, a strong communicator, and socially engaged.

You are an inspiring individual and willing to actively contribute your knowledge and network to Pakhuis de Zwijger. New members are able to strike an effective balance between positive-critical opposition and constructive collaboration. You are attuned to your surroundings, possess an excellent sense of administrative dynamics, and are persuasive in substance while maintaining a focus on relationships. You are pleasant to work with, communicative, interested in others, and interpersonally sensitive.

What do we offer?

• You are part of an organization that strives to make a significant social impact;
• The opportunity to help shape the strategic and programmatic direction of Pakhuis de Zwijger;
• Collaboration within a diverse and dedicated team of supervisors;
• Inspiring networking and learning experiences;
• An invitation to all (public and private) programs at Pakhuis de Zwijger.
• All members of the Supervisory Board serve in an unpaid capacity.

Diversity and Inclusion

Pakhuis de Zwijger is committed to having a Board of Trustees that reflects the diversity of society. Candidates from diverse backgrounds and with varied perspectives are warmly encouraged to apply.

Would you like to help shape the future of Pakhuis de Zwijger?

Do you see yourself as a dedicated board member who wants to contribute to the organization’s strategic and operational direction? Apply bySunday, February 9, 2025, using the blue button below, and submit your cover letter and resume. For more information, please contactLars Boering (Chair of the Board of Trustees) at rvt@dezwijger.nl.