Treasurer

House of Poems

Through creative writing, poetry, and spoken word, Huis van Gedichten gives children and young people the tools to express themselves—both in and outside of school. We are active in preschool, elementary, secondary (special), and vocational education, and organize talent programs such as Poetry Circle 070 and the Young City Poet. As part of the 2025–2028 Multi-Year Policy Plan for Art and Culture, we focus on cultural education, talent development, extracurricular expansion, and diversity & inclusion. We do all this from our new, vibrant location in GR8, which features a poetry shop and workshop space. Want to learn more? Check out our policy plan on the website!

The Board and Your Role

The board sets the course, and the executive team carries it out. You’ll oversee our finances and ensure that our mission—to help children and young people play with language—remains firmly grounded in the Cultural Governance Code, the Diversity & Inclusion Code, and the Fair Practice Code. Do you have a knack for finance and a passion for literature? Then you’re the treasurer we’re looking for!

Why this role?

• Impact:Your stewardship helps children and young people find and express their own voices through the art of words.
• Collaboration:You will work with a small, dedicated team on cultural education and talent development in The Hague.
• Administrative experience:You have, or are expanding, your expertise in financial policy and “the codes.”
• Networking:You’ll expand your network within The Hague’s cultural sector.
• Activities:As part of your role on the board, you’ll attend spoken word nights, poetry events, and literary festivals.

Your contribution:

• Financial management:You oversee the foundation’s financial health.
• Strategic input:You will contribute ideas regarding the business strategy of Huis van Gedichten.
• Responsibilities:You will attend four meetings per year and hold regular consultations with the director.
• Transition Period:Huis van Gedichten has recently joined the Collective Labor Agreement for Arts Education and Cultuurconnectie in connection with the DBA Act. You will help assess the financial and organizational implications of this transition. 

More information

The responsibilities and powers of the board are set forth in the articles of incorporation and the board regulations. For questions regarding specific matters, please contact Director Malou Osendarp: malou@huisvangedichten.nl

For more information about the position, please contact Secretary Eveline van Stuijvenberg atedvanstuijvenberg@gmail.com.

Comment

Please send your cover letter and resume by Sunday, June 1, 2025, to Secretary Eveline van Stuijvenberg at info@huisvangedichten.nl

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview on Friday, June 13, 2025.