When you think of a library, you think of books. But if you walk into any branch of the Eemland Library these days, you’re sure to be surprised. Not only by the wide variety of visitors—because we’re literally here for everyone—but also by the different kinds of activities we organize. From the DigiTaalhuis, where people can practice language and digital skills, to projects we undertake with schools. From an inspiring lecture by a well-known author to a workshop on the rapid development of AI. The library is a place where you can meet others, where you’ll be inspired, and where there’s plenty of room for growth. An organization where enthusiastic colleagues work, brimming with great ideas. Where we work hard, but there’s also time for a friendly cup of coffee. That’s what makes working at the Eemland Library so much fun!

Because we believe everyone should be able to participate, we help people improve their reading and writing skills, as well as develop their digital skills. We do this through the DigiTaalhuis. The DigiTaalhuis aims to help residents of the Eemland region improve their Dutch language skills and other basic skills so that they can participate more fully in society, according to their own abilities and at their own level. The DigiTaalhuis achieves this by collaborating with partners to offer a dynamic and professionally delivered program that meets the needs of the residents of the Eemland region.

Due to the departure of the current project manager, we are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative

Program Specialist at DigiTaalhuis

project manager

for 28 hours per week

What are your responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful operation of the DigiTaalhuis in our five municipalities.
You are responsible for the services and programming at the DigiTaalhuis;
You identify and analyze relevant developments and needs and translate these into new programs and services in the municipalities;
You will provide functional leadership to a team of language consultants, language instructors, and a project assistant, ensuring that they can effectively carry out their work for the DigiTaalhuis; you will have final responsibility for the deployment of volunteers;
You are responsible for ensuring that the agreed-upon performance targets are met and for providing clear insight into these results;
You will be (jointly) responsible for the finances of the DigiTaalhuis; you will manage budgets, prepare financial projections, and account for the use of WEB funds (to be received) and project funds;
You will build and maintain relationships. You will represent DigiTaalhuis in municipal, regional, and provincial meetings and serve as a point of contact for policy officials, municipal agencies, language partners, and social service organizations;
You will organize and participate in meetings on language and low literacy, and you will be involved in national initiatives, including those aimed at gathering and sharing expertise on low literacy.

Our ideal new colleague has:

Relevant education at the associate's degree level or higher;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Knowledge of regional developments in the social sector;
Knowledge of or an interest in addressing low literacy and/or digital skills.

and is good at:

Innovation: Connects various stakeholders so they can reinforce one another. Works with partners to creatively translate the needs of the community into new products, activities, and processes. Engages the right people in the work and empowers them to deliver the best possible results;
Coordination: Initiates the actions necessary to deliver services (to customers or colleagues) or to carry out projects. Ensures that processes run smoothly and that agreements are clear. You have alternatives ready if things don’t go as planned. Motivates others to contribute;
Networking: You are skilled at connecting people and organizations and can easily switch between those seeking assistance, network partners, staff, and volunteers;
Show initiative: You identify and report problems or obstacles. You are alert to opportunities, new situations, or complications. You work independently and take responsibility;
Working in a planned or project-based manner;
Is environmentally aware: You translate environmental needs and trends into business opportunities for the organization.

What do we offer?

A one-year fixed-term employment contract, with the possibility of extension. The salary is based on education and (relevant) work experience in pay scale 9 of the Public Libraries Collective Bargaining Agreement, including an 8% vacation allowance, a 4% year-end bonus, and employer contributions toward health and other insurance premiums,

5 weeks of vacation, a bicycle allowance, a contribution toward a gym membership, and, of course, a library membership.

Would you like more information?

Please contact Karien Postel, Programming Manager. If you have any questions, you can reach her by phone at 06-82842194 or by email at k.postel@bibliotheekeemland.nl (away from September 12 through 15).

Interested in applying?

We warmly invite anyone who fits this profile to apply.

Please apply by September 26, 2023, by emailing your cover letter and resume to hr@bibliotheekeemland.nl. Interviews will be held on the afternoons of October 3 and 5. This position is being advertised both internally and externally.

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