Member of the Supervisory Board

The Jan van Eyck Academy

For more than 75 years, the Jan van Eyck Academy has welcomed artists, designers, curators, architects, writers, and other creative professionals for residencies in Maastricht. As a multidisciplinary post-academy, the JvE offers a highly diverse and international group of participants the time, space, and expertise to further develop their artistic practice each year. They are provided with their own studio, have access to various labs, and receive guidance from advisors and experts. The academy is both a place for research and experimentation and a venue for (public) debate and cross-pollination. Here, self-development goes hand in hand with intensive collaboration and exchange.

The Jan van Eyck is committed to exploring the role and social significance of art, design, and other creative practices in relation to the climate crisis and its impact across a wide range of areas (social, geopolitical, cultural, economic). This institutional focus fosters a broad discourse and creates a framework that encompasses a diversity of practices and a multitude of voices.

The Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board meets 4 to 6 times a year for a regular meeting. The members strive to attend as many important (public) activities of the JvE as possible. The Board serves as the supervisory body and employer of the executive directors, and acts as a sounding board, advisor, and ambassador for the organization. In addition, the Supervisory Board regularly engages with stakeholders and delves into topics relevant to the JvE. Two committees operate within the Board of Trustees: the Remuneration Committee, which handles employer-related tasks, and the Audit Committee, which prepares the financial aspects of oversight. The Board conducts an annual self-evaluation; once every three years, this evaluation is carried out under the guidance of an external facilitator.

The Supervisory Board endorses theCultural Governance Code,the Diversity & Inclusion Code, and theFair Practice Code, and strives for balance and diversity in its composition, including with regard to gender, age, and cultural background.

Who are we looking for?

The Board of Trustees is seeking a candidate to fill the HRM and Organizational Development position. Additional knowledge and experience in the arts sector and cultural education is preferred.

General Requirements for Board of Trustees Members

• An affinity for the (international) arts and culture sector and cultural collaborations.
• Constructive and independent advisory skills and strategic thinking.
• Widespread interest in the operations of organizations.
• A broad range of cultural, social, and political interests.
• Enough time to carry out their task.
• Independent and with no personal or conflicting interests.

Skills required for the position HRM and organizational development

• An understanding of the issues involved in human resources management and organizational development, in the context of inclusive forms of leadership, governance, and organization.
• Understanding the dynamics of interaction with employee and participant representatives.
• Guidelines for the Board of Trustees’ role in advising and monitoring the management in this area.
• Knowledge of and experience with contemporary organizational issues in the cultural sector.

The appointment is for a term of four years, with the possibility of reappointment for another four-year term.

Members of the Supervisory Board serve in an unpaid capacity. However, they are entitled to reimbursement of expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of their duties. Starting in 2024, in accordance with the Fair Practice Code, a monthly allowance of EUR 150 will be provided under the volunteer policy.

Interested?

Interested candidates are requested to send a resume and a brief cover letter to the Compensation Committee, attn. Arna Mačkić, rvt@janvaneyck.nl, with the subject line “Board of Trustees Position at JvE – Your Name.” The deadline is Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Interview Thefirst interview will take place at the JvE on Thursday, April 11. Any follow-up interviews will be scheduled jointly.

For more information? For more information about the job opening(s), please contact Arna Mačkić, a member of the JvE Supervisory Board’s Compensation Committee (rvt@janvaneyck.nl).