Senior Educator

About the Valkhof Museum

The Valkhof Museum connects contemporary art and culture with the richness of the past. Drawing inspiration from the Roman Limes, the Valkhof Museum is a leading, groundbreaking museum exploring humanity at the border and the boundaries of humanity. In collaboration with our visitors, we organize exhibitions and activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and the visual arts. We work with great enthusiasm to make the museum a place where everyone feels invited to participate. Through a contemporary lens, we connect the past with the near future. In this way, we offer you a new perspective on the world.

Located in this border region, the site where the museum stands has always served as a meeting place for different cultures and has an international history.

In 2026, our renovated and open-concept building will open, connecting our museum to its surroundings more than ever before.

Job Description

As a Senior Educator, you know better than anyone how to connect with the public. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the renewal and development of our museum. You will interpret our collections, research, and exhibitions in a creative, original, and accessible way for diverse audiences, both inside and outside the museum. You will do this by utilizing a mix of innovative educational resources and activities.

You’re passionate about helping to develop and implement long-term strategic education policies. You excel at creating clear plans—including budgets—for both our educational programs and our diverse visitor groups.

In addition, you will help develop museum concepts related to audience participation.

You will also be involved in writing and editing educational content tailored to specific target audiences, and you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching and learning materials as well as interactive educational exhibition materials in collaboration with suitable suppliers and partners.

Finally, you will play an active role in the development of the museum network.

Who are you:

• You have a bachelor's degree or higher;
• You have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in a similar position;
• You have knowledge and experience in museum administration and the museum sector;
• You have experience working on projects;
• You're good at Dutch and English;
• You have strong organizational skills and are results-oriented;
• You are customer-focused and a strong communicator.

What we offer:

You will work in an inspiring environment with a passionate team and have the freedom to bring your ideas and vision to life. The gross monthly salary is classified in scale 9 in accordance with the Museum Collective Labor Agreement (max. €4,348.00 based on a 36-hour workweek, depending on work experience), excluding 8% vacation pay and 3.4% year-end bonus.

In addition, we offer the following employment benefits:

• An appointment initially for one year, with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to participate in in-company training sessions and courses.
• You and up to four guests can visit the Valkhof Museum for free whenever you like.
• Regular fun social, cultural, and sports activities.
• ABP pension accrual.
• The choice between a travel allowance (for distances of 10 km or more) of €0.23 per kilometer up to 30 kilometers one way, or a travel allowance based on second-class public transportation fares.
• Participation in the personal choice budget.
• Option to purchase additional leave hours.

Would you like to contribute as a Senior Educator?

The Valkhof Museum strives to be an inclusive organization. Are you wondering if you’re a good fit for the museum, or do you have physical challenges? Please don’t hesitate to contact us. The museum’s pop-up location is wheelchair accessible, a elevator is available, service dogs are permitted, and partial remote work is possible.

We believe that good employment conditions are just as important as a pleasant work environment. Short lines of communication, mutual respect, and informal working relationships all contribute to this.

In addition, the museum aims to be a place for artistic development and creative challenges for both staff and visitors.

Want to comment?

If you have any questions or are unsure whether you are a good fit, please contact Agnes van Nassau, HR Manager, at 06-50831277.

Please submit your application, including your resume, by November 7, 2024, to the Valkhof Museum, attn: Agnes van Nassau, HR Manager, via email at vacatures@valkhofmuseum.nl.

The interviews will be held in two rounds on November 26 and December 10 at the Valkhof Museum office in Nijmegen.