Senior Program and Audience Specialist

In the coming years, the Stedelijk Museum Breda will evolve into a socio-cultural platform that extends not only within the museum building but also into public spaces, the digital realm, and through participatory projects. Through a combination of permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum aims to attract 80,000 to 100,000 paying visitors per year.

With its new permanent exhibitions , *The Nassaus of Breda – Castle, City, and Countryside* and *Ambition & Desire – Breda in the^{19th Century} *, Museum Breda is placing a strong emphasison families. Through these exhibitions, combined with ambitious educational and engagement programs, the museum aims to further expand its audience reach. The Programs and Audience team plays a key role in this effort.

To strengthen our Program and Audience team, we are looking for a people-oriented, innovative, and inspiring

Senior Staff Member Specializing in Education and Participation

(32 to 36 hours per week)

As a Senior Program and Audience Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing activities and projects in the areas of education, participation, and audience engagement. You will contribute to shaping policies related to education and participation and how these translate into our programming. You are a connector and innovator with a clear vision of the museum’s role in society. Based on your vision, you can develop projects and programs in open collaboration with colleagues, partners, and target audiences. You are critical, curious, and driven by content. You make decisions within clear frameworks to achieve goals and work in a results-oriented manner. You have at least five years of experience in a similar position and are looking for an environment where you can continue to develop personally and professionally.

You will be part of a team of dedicated professionals. You will report to the Head of Programming and Audience Engagement and work closely with other departments in a proactive, engaged, and positive manner.

What will you be doing?

• You will play a leading role in formulating, promoting, and implementing the museum’s vision and policies for education and engagement, in line with the museum’s vision and long-term plan.
• You will share responsibility for developing and implementing the budget and annual plan in close collaboration with your colleagues.
• You will be responsible for developing and implementing educational programs using modern teaching methods.
• You actively contribute to project teams, work sessions, and meetings.

Who are you?

• You are a team player with proven knowledge of and experience with educational and engagement programs.
• You have a clear vision of the museum’s role in the city and are aware of relevant social developments.
• You have proven experience as a project manager.
• You have excellent communication skills—both verbal and written—for a variety of audiences.
• You can motivate others and give them the freedom to come up with their own ideas.
• You have experience managing project teams, individual team members, and a pool of tour guides and museum educators.
• You have a relevant network of professional contacts and partnerships.
• You have a demonstrable interest in the world of visual arts and history.
• You are willing to work flexible hours.

What do we offer?

A wonderful and unique role in a creative and ambitious environment! You’ll be given the freedom and autonomy to perform at your best and to develop both individually and as part of a team. The position is classified in pay grade 9 of the museum collective bargaining agreement, with the possibility of advancement to pay grade 10 based on satisfactory performance. We’ll start with a one-year contract. You’ll also receive a competitive benefits package, including a year-end bonus of 3.4% and enrollment in the ABP Pension Fund.

Procedure

The Stedelijk Museum Breda is being assisted in this process by the executive search firm Colourful People. The goal is to complete the process by mid-August.

Interested?

You can apply by July 10, 2023, at the latest, by uploading your resume and cover letter via the "Apply" button on the Colourful People website. Following an initial screening, two rounds of interviews with the selection committee will take place in weeks 30 and 31. Candidates who contribute to the diversity of Stedelijk Museum Breda are strongly encouraged to apply.

This process is being managed by Özkan Gölpinar, a partner at Colourful People. Please contact Özkan for more information about the position and/or the application process. He can be reached at 0655106789 or via email at o.golpinar@colourfulpeople.nl