Secondary Education Project Manager
NEOS is an independent center of expertise for cultural education. Through consulting, programs, training, and networking activities, NEOS supports schools and organizations in Amersfoort and the surrounding area in developing their cultural offerings. We focus on young people aged 0–23 and are active in education, childcare, and the local community. In our work, we collaborate with cultural providers in Amersfoort and beyond. NEOS is formally part of the Stichting Scholen in de Kunst foundation, but operates independently, uses its own name, and works transparently based on its own vision and mission. NEOS reaches approximately 60 elementary schools and 20 secondary schools in Amersfoort and the surrounding area.
What will you be doing?
You will serve as the driving force and project leader for the development and implementation of four initiatives that NEOS aims to prioritize in the coming years:
Survey of Cultural Programs in Secondary Education
NEOS aims to make the wide range of cultural offerings from both subsidized and unsubsidized cultural providers in Amersfoort and the surrounding area more accessible and visible to secondary schools. To this end, you will conduct a survey of the existing cultural offerings in Amersfoort for secondary schools.
NEOS Product and Service Portfolio
NEOS also aims to better define, develop, and promote its own range of products and services for secondary education. NEOS’s products and services are focused on sustainable collaboration between NEOS and secondary education and include, among other things, educational consulting and teacher training. You will develop tools to assist consultants in their discussions with schools, support schools in developing a vision for their cultural education, and help design annual cultural plans.
Program Areas
You will be involved in and/or lead the development and refinement of several program areas in the fields of art and language, art and media, architecture, and crafts. In doing so, you will collaborate with cultural organizations and the education sector. Through this work, we will create new cultural offerings in the city.
Learning and experiential program for (young) creators
You will develop a program tentatively titled “Young Creators Program.” Through this program, young creators will explore, learn, and experience how they can use their artistic skills to inspire and engage young people, drawing on educational principles and various methodologies. As you design the program, you will assess the needs of young creators and seek out partnerships with relevant organizations.
Who are we looking for?
- Consultant: You will advise NEOS based on your extensive experience and knowledge in the field of cultural education in secondary schools. You have proven consulting skills, can think in terms of both content and process, are a good listener, and know how to ask the right questions.
- Understanding the target audience: You have a connection with the target audience and know what matters to young people.
- Account Manager: You are able to quickly familiarize yourself with Amersfoort’s cultural scene and establish and maintain relationships with cultural organizations and schools.
- Developer: You will develop one or more cultural education programs in collaboration with educational institutions and cultural organizations.
- Drivert: With your knowledge and experience, you serve as a source of inspiration for your colleagues. You are passionate about thinking outside the box and taking a creative approach to cultural education, and you know how to build support for these ideas among various stakeholders.
- Organizer: You handle multiple tasks simultaneously and can handle stress well.
- Project-based work: You have experience leading large-scale projects, you can prepare a budget, and you’re a skilled planner. You set realistic goals for yourself and 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 are very familiar with secondary education. Ideally, you have completed a degree in the arts or an equivalent program and possess pedagogical/didactic knowledge. A Master’s degree in Art Education is preferred.
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 position size ranging from 60% to 80%. We’ll determine this in consultation with you.
- Initially, this is a temporary assignment from September 1, 2023, through September 1, 2024. If you prove to be a good fit and funding is available, there is a possibility of extending the contract.
- The salary is in accordance with the Arts Education Collective Bargaining Agreement, Scale 10 (minimum €3,131 – maximum €4,646) and depends 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 Tanja Kerkvliet (Head of NEOS Cultural Education) at solliciteren@neoscultuuronderwijs.nl by Friday, June 16 at the latest.
Questions can be directed to Tanja Kerkvliet at tanja@neoscultuuronderwijs.nl
The first job interviews will take place on Friday, June 30. The second round of interviews will take place on Friday, July 7.
Experience and knowledge relevant to the position are key factors in the selection process. We adhere to the Diversity and Inclusion Code and strive to build a diverse team. Living in the Utrecht/Amersfoort area is a plus.
