Member of the Supervisory Board

Who are we looking for?

For this position, we are specifically looking for a candidate who can bring added value in the areas of community engagement with young people and/or seniors, education and/or healthcare, and diversity and inclusion.

We encourage people who might not initially think they qualify to apply. We offer candidates with strategic insight who can think holistically the opportunity to learn the role of a board member on the job, with guidance from an existing board member. We are seeking diversity on our boards of directors, so we welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. With diverse boards of directors, we aim to create an environment where inclusion is the foundation.

The cultural sector is undergoing rapid change and development, with increasing attention being paid in recent years to diversity and inclusion, fair practices, and sustainability. These developments are having a major impact on the way cultural organizations operate. The importance of these themes will only increase in the coming years. That is why the supervisory boards are seeking a new member who embraces these changes and wants to contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and fair cultural sector that has something to offer current and future generations. For this development to succeed, collaboration with other social partners is of great importance.

All foundations apply the 2019 Cultural Governance Code in accordance with the supervisory-management model. The supervisory boards consist of up to seven members, taking into account the various areas of focus of the museums. They meet four times a year in a joint meeting. Members of the supervisory boards attend a number of additional meetings several times a year (such as a board committee meeting and consultations with the works council). Members of the supervisory boards are expected to attend important organizational events on a regular basis, such as exhibition openings and receptions with stakeholders or staff.

Membership on the supervisory boards is unpaid. Expenses are reimbursed following consultation and approval. Potential conflicts of interest are reviewed prior to appointment.

Apply

For more information, please contact Mr. Hayo Apotheker, Chair of the Supervisory Boards, at b.vis@princessehof.nl.

You may express your interest in this position through May 31, 2023. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to vacature@friesmuseum.nl, addressed to Mr. Hayo Apotheker.

The selection committee consists of the chair and two members of the supervisory boards, as well as the executive director. The interviews will take place on June 9 or 15, 2023. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

The appointment, for a term of four years, will be made after consultation with the Provincial Executive of the Province of Fryslân and the State Secretary for Culture.

Organization

Fries Museum | Princessehof Ceramics Museum is an organization of independent and contemporary museums where quality and the public come first. With its large and varied collection, the Fries Museum offers a reflection of the past and perspectives on the future. The museum is a treasure trove of heritage and visual arts, attracting, connecting, and inspiring both local residents and visitors from across the country, with the Fries Resistance Museum focusing particularly on World War II. The Princessehof is the national ceramics museum and the only national museum in the Northern Netherlands, housed in an^18th-century city palace, which is also the birthplace of M.C. Escher. With its outstanding collection, the museum tells current and relevant stories, ranging from imperial porcelain from China, beautiful Art Nouveau ceramics, and Delft Blue, to works by modern and contemporary artists and designers. The museum organization consists of 68 employees with a combined workload of55 FTE, spread across six departments (Collections, Public & Presentations, Facilities & Hospitality, Management, Finance & Control, and Human Resources). They work alongside more than 160 volunteers and a large number of externally hired staff.  

Fries Museum | Keramiekmuseum Princessehof is an inclusive organization that welcomes all segments of society. Through our human resources policy, we aim to contribute to a labor market where everyone has equal opportunities and where there is no room for discrimination. We welcome a diversity of backgrounds and expertise and select our employees based on their qualifications.

See also www.princessehof.nl, www.friesmuseum.nl and www.friesverzetsmuseum.nl

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening