Project Assistant, Education & Interpretation
Centraal Museum Utrecht
As the oldest city museum in the Netherlands, we want to welcome everyone. From the world’s largest Rietveld collection to the original Dick Bruna studio. From the Utrecht Caravaggists to Pyke Koch. From Jan Taminiau, contemporary art, and design to the impressive17th-century dollhouse and the famous, centuries-old Utrecht ship: we aim to broaden visitors’ perspectives through our stories. Utrecht is our home base; the world is our playground.
The Miffy Museum, the most fun museum for toddlers and preschoolers, and the Rietveld Schröder House are part of Centraal Museum Utrecht. In a typical year, these museums attract an average of 350,000 visitors.
The Public & Information Department at the Centraal Museum is seeking an enthusiastic
Education & Interpretation Project Assistant
for a minimum of 16 hours per week, through June 30, 2023, in connection with the major exhibition *Bragging and Painting in Rome: The Bentvueghels *.
What are you going to do?
You will be responsible for implementing the educational program for the exhibition “Boasting and Painting in Rome: The Bentvueghels” from start to finish. This exhibition, which focuses on a unique social group in17th-century Rome—the Bentvueghels—will run from February 11 through June 4, 2023.
In close consultation with the project leader (senior curator) and project coordinator, you will be responsible for implementing educational programs for various target audiences in the lead-up to and during the exhibition, including lectures, workshops, theme weeks, and the development of the multimedia tour and video. In consultation with relevant internal colleagues, you will document the arrangements and keep the project group informed of progress. You will supervise the filming and review the final product for content.
You will also serve as the primary point of contact for the external editor who edits texts for the exhibition. You will write and edit texts for your colleagues in marketing and communications regarding the accompanying programs. In addition, you will monitor the established budget. After the exhibition concludes, you will provide input for the financial report to be submitted to the funding organizations.
What you bring
- A relevant degree at the associate's degree level or higher.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
- You are an educator through and through who enjoys connecting with relevant partners in the city and colleagues to organize the supporting program.
- At least five years of work experience, including demonstrable experience in developing educational programs
- You are independent, flexible, and have a positive attitude
- Experience in the cultural sector, preferably with exhibitions of ancient art, is a plus.
The Centraal Museum strives to be a diverse organization, so it doesn’t matter to uswhere you were born, what you believe in, or who you love. We’re curious about your talents and how you can make a difference for our organization.
Our terms of employment
Terms of employment in accordance with the Museum Collective Labor Agreement (CAO); salary: Scale 8 of the Museum CAO (salary level depends on education and experience: minimum €2,727 and maximum €3,489 gross based on a 36-hour workweek); pension plan administered by the ABP.
More information
For more information about the position and the terms of employment, please contact Jacqueline Rutten, Head of Public & Information. She can be reached by phone at 030-2362385 or by email atjrutten@centraalmuseum.nl.
Interested in applying for this position?
Experience in a similar role is preferred. Please submit your application by August 1, 2022. Interviews are scheduled for the afternoon of August 4, 2022. Please email your application, including a cover letter and resume, toeducator@centraalmuseum.nl,
