Education Project Coordinator

Movies that Matter aims to broaden perspectives on human rights. We provide a platform for feature films and documentaries about human rights and a just, sustainable society. Films that make you think, give you new insights, and hold up a mirror to yourself. We screen these films at the annual Movies that Matter Festival in The Hague, monthly in seventeen art-house theaters across the country, during countless film events we organize on commission, at film festivals in developing countries, and—through teachers—to students in secondary schools throughout the Netherlands.

MtM Education

Through our educational work, we aim to encourage students to become active citizens and raise their awareness of the core values of our democracy. We do this not by providing ready-made answers, but by using film (and debate) to pose questions. Film is an exceptionally powerful medium. Where words and writing sometimes fail to truly resonate with students, cinema can break through indifference or cynicism. We never view film as a conclusive argument, but as the starting point of a process of forming opinions. We provide secondary school teachers with films and teaching materials, aligned with the curriculum, for use in the classroom. In addition, schools attend the annual festival in The Hague for film screenings combined with in-depth programs, with spin-offs in movie theaters year-round across the country. Every year, with Film in the Classroom and Film in the Cinema reach approximately 195,000 students. Our focus is on students in vocational and secondary education.

The education team consists of a coordinator, two staff members, and two interns.

Due to the departure of our current colleague, we are as of June 1 looking for a

Education Project Coordinator

32 hours per week  

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with a good understanding of vocational education (VBO and VMBO) and, ideally, someone who has taught in a classroom. Someone with a strong vision for citizenship education, who can analyze a film from the perspective of various subjects and cross-curricular learning pathways and determine how it can have the greatest impact. An active person who maintains and expands a strong network, an experienced project manager who can develop and write plans and secure sufficient funding for them, someone who can also think commercially, an enthusiastic colleague who gets things done, is service-oriented and stress-resistant, and works well in a team. As an Education Project Coordinator, you are responsible for the quality, quantity, and progress of our educational work and report to the management of Movies that Matter.

Your main responsibilities

• organizing, coordinating, and implementing (or having implemented) educational activities
• developing policy and work plans with accompanying budgets
• fundraising
• developing (or commissioning the development of) teaching materials and advanced programs
• preparing evaluations and reports (substantive and financial)
• conducting workshops and presentations
• providing operational leadership to the education team

Your profile

You...

• possesses an academic level of work and thinking
• have at least three years of work experience in a similar position, preferably at an educational institution, a nonprofit organization, or a cultural institution
• You also have at least three years of teaching experience in vocational education (VBO/MBO), preferably in civics or social studies
• is very familiar with the Dutch education system
• have knowledge of human rights and relevant organizations in this field
• enjoys watching movies and likes to come up with related educational programs
• are good at leading a team
• expresses themselves clearly, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of purposes
• remains calm and productive even under heavy workloads, maintains a clear overview, adapts quickly, and keeps track of deadlines

We value diversity and an inclusive culture within our team. To ensure a diverse team, we are particularly interested in candidates with a multicultural background.

What do we offer you?

Movies that Matter offers a varied position in a pleasant work environment with enthusiastic colleagues. This is a position averaging 32 hours per week. We work from our office in Amsterdam, from the festival office in The Hague, and from home. The employment contract is initially for one year, with the possibility of extension. Movies that Matter has its own employment terms and conditions. The starting salary is a minimum of €3,320 and a maximum of €3,870 gross per month (for 32 hours). The maximum at the top of this salary scale is

€4,428. We also offer excellent benefits.

Want to learn more? Email Ali Remmelts, Business Director, at a.remmelts@moviesthatmatter.nl

Do you meet the requirements and would you like to apply? Please send your cover letter and resume to solliciteren@moviesthatmatter.nl by March 8 at the latest. You may address the letter to Ali Remmelts, Business Director. Interviews will be held on March 14 and 15.

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