Project Support Specialist

About Us

NEOS is an independent center of expertise for cultural education. Through consulting, programs, training, and networking activities, we support schools and organizations in Amersfoort and the surrounding area in expanding their cultural offerings for children and young people aged 0 to 23. Through customized programs, we guide our partners in improving cultural education, with the goal that they will be largely able to take the lead themselves once our collaboration ends. In implementing these programs, we collaborate with cultural providers. NEOS is formally part of the Scholen in de Kunst Foundation but operates independently, uses its own name, and works transparently based on its own vision and mission.

In the city of Amersfoort, NEOS serves approximately 45 elementary schools and 20 secondary schools and has a close partnership with MBO Amersfoort. In Leusden, NEOS serves all 14 elementary schools.

We are looking for a

Project Support Specialist

What will you be doing?

The Project Support Specialist provides support to the advisors and manager of NEOS Cultural Education. You are an excellent planner and enjoy organizing. Under the supervision of the advisor-project leader, you are responsible for production, planning, and administrative tasks within NEOS. To develop a schedule that all parties involved can agree on, you will maintain contact with schools, arts teachers, cultural providers, and NEOS advisors. For project-based activities, you will provide production and possibly technical support to the advisor. This includes managing schedules, participant lists, technical (IT) support, preparing materials, and logistical support. In addition, you will contribute to setting up and maintaining our administrative and secretarial back office. This includes managing the team calendar, taking meeting minutes, and keeping our contact databases up to date. You will coordinate mailings, process registrations and evaluations, and handle the drafting of agreements with creative professionals. Thanks to you, everything is well organized. In short, you are our hero in planning and administration, and in this way you contribute to cultural education in Amersfoort and Leusden!

Who are we looking for?

• Schedule Planner: You are experienced in planning activities. You can quickly and easily create a clear overview and adapt on the fly. When planning cultural education activities, you use the Planned Culture scheduling system. You assist advisors with scheduling cultural education activities and take a supportive approach in doing so.
• Account Manager: In practical terms, you will maintain contact with art teachers, cultural organizations, and schools.
• Producer: Coordination and organization come naturally to you. Under the supervision of the advisor, you will assist him or her in organizing art programs and events such as Kunstkeien and the annual Conference on Cultural Education. You will create schedules and scripts, and oversee venues, catering, and technical facilities.
• Administrator: You are detail-oriented and enjoy keeping things organized. Working closely with the business processes coordinator, you will draft service agreements, quotes, and invoices for our clients. You will process registrations and evaluations and manage our Aweber email system.
• Project-based work: You have experience organizing large-scale projects, you’re a strong planner, you set realistic goals for yourself, and you communicate effectively about projects.
• Communication: You believe it makes sense to brainstorm and consult with your team members and to keep clients informed about matters in a timely and thorough manner, both in writing and verbally.

You have an interest in art, culture, and education, and have completed a relevant degree program—such as Cultural and Social Education or Event Management.

What do we offer?

• A varied and challenging job with plenty of variety. You’ll have the flexibility to work within an annual workload system, with a typical workload of 40%–60%.
• A position from April 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023 (a later start date is negotiable). If you prove to be a good fit, there is a possibility of contract extension.
• The salary is in accordance with the Arts Education Collective Bargaining Agreement, scale 7 (minimum €2,418 – maximum €3,496) or scale 8 (minimum €2,731 – maximum €4,225), depending on your work experience. The terms of employment include, among other things, a generous leave policy, a pension plan, educational benefits, and group health insurance.
• An enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals.
• A position of responsibility in a dynamic organization.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email to Annette van der Ham (HR Manager) at hr@scholenindekunst.nl no later than Sunday, February 19.

Questions can be directed to Tanja Kerkvliet (Head of NEOS) at tanja@neoscultuuronderwijs.nl.

The first job interviews will take place on Thursday, March 9, and Friday, March 10. The second round of interviews will take place on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17.

Experience and knowledge relevant to the position are key factors in the selection process. We adhere to the Diversity & Inclusion Code and strive to build a diverse team. Living in the Utrecht/Amersfoort area is a plus.