Staff Member for Basic Skills and Digital Inclusion

Will you make it happen?

You will be working within a national network of collaborating library organizations. The work is diverse. You will help translate our shared national ambitions into the local practices of today’s public libraries. You will do this by maintaining and expanding our collaborative networks, sharing knowledge and inspiring examples, building support, working in an impact-driven and data-informed manner, and by setting up pilots, projects, and incentive programs. Your work is highly relevant to society, and you make a concrete contribution to participation and self-reliance, as well as to empowering all adults in the Netherlands to participate (and continue to participate).

And there's more. You are the consultant who:

• helps expand and strengthen the network by connecting with organizations outside the library sector that are working on the same social challenges;
• supports collaboration with various organizations to coordinate interventions, activities, and projects.

You’ll be traveling around the country a lot, and you’ll also be spending a few days a week at our office building in The Hague.

What can you count on?

When you choose the KB, you’re also choosing excellent employment benefits. To be specific, your choice includes:

• a gross monthly salary between €3,241 and €5,141 (pay grade 10);
• a one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position;
• a good work-life balance. You’ll get 42 days off, and we’re happy to discuss working from home and flexible hours with you;
• 100% reimbursement of your public transportation costs;
• pension accrual through the ABP pension fund, with the KB paying 70% of the contribution;
• a thirteenth month's salary (8.33%);
• These terms of employment (and more: see www.kb.nl/werken-bij/arbeidsvoorwaarden) apply to a full-time position of 40 hours per week. For the basic skills advisor position, a work schedule of 28–32 hours per week is required.

What is it like to work at the KB?

The KB is the national library of the Netherlands. What more people should know is that the KB is innovating. Because that’s exactly what we’re doing! Together with 500 colleagues, we’re committed to making the Netherlands smarter, more skilled, and more creative every day. We achieve this, for example, by collecting, preserving, and sharing all digital publications from and about our country. And by working together toward a digital, language-rich society where everyone can participate fully. For example, we’re here for the very youngest with storytime kits, for seniors with tablet courses, and for those with low literacy skills with language support. We tackle social challenges like these together with other network partners.

We embrace the differences among all our colleagues. In fact, we believe that differences make a team stronger. We see this firsthand in our Library Systems department. This team works on the basic skills program within the public library network, both within and outside the sector. The ultimate goal is to help vulnerable groups participate in society. The team consists of 15 colleagues. How do your 15 future colleagues describe the atmosphere themselves? As driven, informal, and motivated. In addition, the team possesses a healthy sense of perspective and humor.

How do I apply for this job opening?

Would you like to contribute to our innovation efforts? Great! We can’t wait to receive your resume and cover letter. That way, we can see how you plan to approach this role. Questions about the position? Please direct them to Maaike Napolitano, Acting Head of the Library Systems Department, via Maaike.Napolitano@KB.nl. Questions about the application process? Ruth Simonis will answer them via solliciteren@kb.nl or 06-21 49 38 39.

• Applications will be accepted through Sunday, March 3, 2024, viathe application format on our website.
• If we see enough common ground, we’d be happy to talk with you. If an in-person meeting isn’t possible, we’ll meet online. If there isn’t enough common ground, we’ll let you know via email.
• The selection process takes 3 to 6 weeks on average.
• We will retain your information during the selection process. We will delete it no later than 4 weeks after the application process has ended, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Are you the talent we're looking for?

We’re curious to learn more about who you are and what makes you special. Is it your can-do attitude combined with perseverance? That’s great. Especially if, for this entry-level position, you can also bring the following to the table:

• College-level work and thinking skills.
• A pragmatic and hands-on approach without losing sight of the big picture.
• Experience working in networks and an understanding of the interests of various stakeholders.
• Experience with project-based work.
• An affinity for the target group of adults with limited basic skills.
• Curiosity.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Sales calls are not appreciated.