Member of the Supervisory Board

VIA ZUID is a talent development organization for the professional performing arts in and based in Limburg, founded in 2013. VIA ZUID supports emerging, talented artists—such as choreographers, performers, directors, writers, and composers—as they build their independent professional careers. 

VIA ZUID is led by a two-person board consisting of a business director and an artistic director, supported by a small team of professionals.

A New Approach to Oversight

The role of supervisory bodies has changed fundamentally in recent years. They are now held far more accountable for the quality of an organization’s strategy and leadership. In addition, supervisory board members and supervisors are expected to account for their own performance and that of the entire supervisory board. 

In addition to comprehensive oversight of finances, service quality, and the active fulfillment of the employer’s responsibilities, internal oversight requires a strong moral compass. The new-style supervisor is closely involved in the organization’s operations and brings specific experience and expertise to the table. 

Supervisory Board Profile

The guiding principle for the profile of the members of the Supervisory Board is that the members should complement one another. For comprehensive decision-making, members are needed who possess a broad perspective and, in addition, have a specific point of view or area of focus. The composition of the Board of Trustees is structured in such a way that there is a strong mutual relationship of trust, so that the Board can act as a team and all members can operate independently and critically toward one another and any other interests. Each member of the Supervisory Board is expected to be able to assess the broad outlines of VIA ZUID’s overall policy.

General Profile

• An affinity with VIA ZUID’s mission and social role.
• General administrative skills and experience.
• The ability and willingness to support the management team by offering advice and serving as a sounding board.
• The right balance between involvement and administrative distance.
• The ability to evaluate VIA ZUID’s policies and the performance of its management.
• The ability to provide guidance and oversight as part of a team.
• An understanding of the requirements that quality, efficiency, and continuity place on the foundation.
• The ability to monitor the organization from a distance while also providing close guidance.
• Sufficient availability to meet at least four times a year and to be available in between meetings for consultation or advice.
• Have a relevant network.

General competencies and personal qualities

Integrity, a sense of responsibility, and an independent mindset.

• Exceptional empathy.
• Strong in dialogue.
• Committed to social and personal causes.
• Fresh and innovative.
• An open and constructively critical attitude.

Specific Profile for the Member

VIA ZUID is seeking someone with a background in finance and a good understanding of current practices within the performing arts sector. The Board of Trustees is committed to diversity in the broadest sense, including in terms of gender, age, cultural background, and specific expertise. People from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.