Registrar / Presentation Coordinator
The Drents Museum is a leading museum known for its high-profile exhibitions in the fields of archaeology, art from around 1900, contemporary realism, and the cultural history of Drenthe. The museum is renowned for its major international exhibitions, such as The Terracotta Army of Xi'an, Viva la Frida! - Life and Art of Frida Kahloand Traveling with Vincent – Van Gogh in Drenthe.
The Drents Museum offers a glimpse of the world and gives the world a glimpse of Drenthe. The museum belongs to and is for everyone.
We organize 2 to 3 major exhibitions and 4 to 6 smaller presentations each year. We currently have an opening on our team for an energetic and motivated Registrar / Exhibitions Coordinator, 32 hours per week.
Who are you?
Can you turn an exhibition concept into concrete actions?
Do you maintain a clear overview and keep a cool head?
Do you take the initiative and get things done?
Are you familiar with loan agreements, insurance, and art transport?
Do you want to work with art and archaeological objects?
Does planning and organizing energize you?
Are you comfortable handling complex processes?
What will you be doing?
You will work closely with the Head of Exhibitions. Together with the project team, you will organize major (international) exhibitions and smaller presentations. You will be involved in preparing, planning, and coordinating all presentation-related activities. Your responsibilities will include managing the logistics of incoming loans, insurance, and transportation. You will handle loan agreements and condition reports. You will work with people from all over the world. You will coordinate the setup and design of the exhibitions. The schedule you draw up will serve as the guiding framework for these activities. You will handle the associated project administration and serve as the central hub of the exhibition organization. You will connect internal and external stakeholders, such as designers and exhibition builders. Together with the team, you will oversee the structural maintenance of both temporary and permanent exhibitions. You will also perform collection-related tasks in the storage facility.
What do you bring to the table?
You have completed a relevant degree program and/or have experience in the field. You work accurately and in a structured manner. You are results-oriented, cost-conscious, and proficient with various software packages. You can work on a project basis, whether independently or as part of a team. You are fluent in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing, and get along well with all types of people. With your enthusiasm and social skills, you are able to build strong relationships with relevant groups both within and outside the organization. You have an eye for quality. You are flexible and hands-on. You are a master at planning. It would be a plus if you have performed the mentioned tasks before. For this position, you must hold a driver’s license.
What do we have to offer you?
An interesting position in a dynamic organization with colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you and learn from you. You will be offered a one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position. The position is currently classified in scale 8 of the Museum Collective Labor Agreement, pending a new pay scale system in 2024. You will also receive an Individual Choice Budget of 13.84% per year (vacation pay, year-end bonus, and extra-statutory leave) that you can use as you wish, and we have a travel expense reimbursement policy. We are affiliated with the ABP pension fund.
You’ll also be provided with a laptop and a phone. You can shop at the museum store at a discount and enjoy a drink and/or a meal at Grandcafé Pingo. You’ll have a personal training budget and can take online workshops through GoodHabitz. Tax-advantaged participation in WorkIt and Lease-a-bike are among the options available.
Information & Feedback
For more information about this position, please contact Eva van Diggelen, Head of Presentations, at 0592–377731 or by email: e.vandiggelen@drentsmuseum.nl
Would you like to work in a creative and inspiring environment? If so, please send a tailored (digital) application by January 13, 2024, to po@drentsmuseum.nl, with the subject line “Registrar/Presentations Coordinator.” The first round of interviews will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
The Drents Museum believes in the power of diversity, which encompasses—among other things—cultural background, employability, gender, and age. We therefore highly value applications from candidates who can help increase the diversity of our team.
