Member of the Supervisory Board
The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. Founded in 1638 as the Hortus Medicus, over the course of four centuries it has grown into a magnificent botanical garden with a thriving collection. It is a green oasis in the heart of the city, featuring a collection of approximately 4,000 species from five continents. The Hortus is an independent foundation that generates its income from ticket sales, food and beverage services, venue rentals, and the gift shop, and receives an annual contribution from the City of Amsterdam. It is also supported by a large and loyal Friends Association. Activities and events are organized throughout the year. This and more is made possible by the dedication of approximately 65 enthusiastic staff members and 80 volunteers.
The Supervisory Board advises the director/manager and oversees the director/manager’s policies and the general affairs of the Hortus. The Supervisory Board consists of seven members, one of whom is a member of the board of the Friends Association.
The Hortus is looking for a general member who can start on May 1.
The Supervisory Board is deeply committed to the Hortus and takes an active role. The Supervisory Board sets its own agenda, taking into account the needs and capabilities of the Executive Director, and coordinates priorities with her. Through its knowledge, experience, contacts, and actions, the Supervisory Board provides genuine added value to the Hortus.
Features
The members of the supervisory board must collectively possess the following areas of expertise:
- Administrative or supervisory experience or expertise;
- Expertise in botanical matters and education;
- Financial and business management expertise;
- An understanding of policy areas, market conditions, and social and cultural developments relevant to the Hortus;
- Expertise in innovation, information technology, and sustainability;
- Expertise in legal matters, human resources, and organizational issues;
- Experience with business-to-consumer marketing and customer-focused organizations;
- A network for fundraising.
Qualities
In addition, each member is expected to possess the following qualities:
- Proactive, decisive, and takes responsibility for decisions made;
- Focuses on collegiality and complementarity;
- Independent and trustworthy, able to handle confidential information;
- Strategic thinking skills, acting as a sounding board for the executive director;
- Has strong communication skills;
- Has a network in or connections to Amsterdam;
- Is available in sufficient quantities.
We are specifically looking for a general member with commercial experience in, for example, retail or another business-to-consumer market.
The Supervisory Board strives for a balanced and diverse composition in terms of age, gender, cultural background, physical and mental abilities, educational background, and experience.
The supervisory board meets 4 to 5 times a year. The position is unpaid.
Interested?
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Executive Secretary Sara de Vries atSara.de.Vries@dehortus.nl or by phone at 020-7025 404. Applications, including a brief cover letter and resume, should be sent to the email address above by March 1, 2024.
The Hortus adheres to the Code of Ethics, the Cultural Governance Code, the Diversity and Inclusion Code, and the Fair Practice Code.
We do not appreciate solicitation in response to this advertisement.
