Management Assistant, Development
Amsterdam Sinfonietta is the premier string orchestra in the Netherlands. The orchestra consists of 23 string players and is led by violinist and artistic director Candida Thompson. Amsterdam Sinfonietta performs at the country’s most prestigious concert venues and tours all over the world. The orchestra is known for its adventurous and innovative programs, ranging from pure classical music to collaborations with other art forms such as dance, theater, film, and poetry. Its repertoire is broad: from Baroque to contemporary music, as well as crossovers with pop, jazz, and non-Western music.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta receives ongoing support from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science and the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts, as well as contributions from friends, donors, partners, and foundations. The Development team consists of three staff members and is responsible for recruiting friends, securing donations, bequests, and corporate partners, as well as raising funds from public and private foundations for specific projects. The Development department serves as an essential link between the orchestra and its supporters.
Amsterdam Sinfonietta is currently seeking a colleague for the position of:
Management Assistant, Development (0.6–0.8 FTE)
As a Development Management Assistant, you are the indispensable link in the team’s administrative and organizational support. You manage the donor records: you process registrations from new friends and donors, draft donation agreements, and ensure that our CRM system is always up to date.
In addition, you will organize receptions for donors, companies, and partners in connection with concerts, rehearsals, and tours. This includes receptions before or after concerts, the New Year’s reception, rehearsals for friends, and the annual donor trip during an international tour. You’ll ensure that everything is prepared down to the last detail and—together with your colleagues—contribute to a warm and personal welcome for our guests. Within Amsterdam Sinfonietta, there are opportunities for you to further develop your career in the field of development over time, depending on your ambitions and interests.
What do you bring to the table?
- Several years of experience in (financial) administration and/or organizing receptions and meetings
- Service-oriented, professional, and a strong communicator
- Excellent command of Dutch (spoken and written); good knowledge of English
- Accurate, organized, and with an eye for detail
- Able to switch easily between administrative and organizational tasks
- Willing to work occasionally in the evenings and on weekends
- An affinity for the cultural sector, particularly (classical) music
What do we offer you?
We offer a versatile position in an inspiring and informal work environment where you will collaborate with a small, close-knit, and motivated team. The salary is in accordance with Scale V of the Collective Labor Agreement for Music Ensembles. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of a permanent position.
Interested?
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@sinfonietta.nl by October 5 at the latest. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Marije van der Pas, Head of Development, at 020 – 52 70 770 or marijevanderpas@sinfonietta.nl. The first interviews will be scheduled for Thursday, October 9, and/or Monday, October 13, 2025.
Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.
