Senior Coordinator, Public Mediation

As Senior Public Outreach Coordinator:

You will be responsible for engaging the public within the museum. You will do this by developing a strategic multi-year plan, overseeing and contributing to its operational implementation, and evaluating projects and activities. With your expertise in accessible and inclusive public engagement, you will make a significant contribution to the further development of an inclusive and experimental museum.

In the coming years, we will focus heavily on making our existing public engagement programs more sustainable and streamlined. In addition, we aim to increase our (social) impact and bring as many people as possible into contact with art through accessible and relatable programming. Our regular public engagement offerings include gallery texts, videos, and multimedia tours. At the Van Abbemuseum, we’re taking it a step further; with our current collection presentation *Dwarsverbanden* , we ’ve developed an exhibition where you can experience art with all your senses. With over 25 multisensory tools, including texts in Braille, scent interpretations, tactile drawings, and soundscapes, *Dwarsverbanden* is the first fully multisensory collection presentation in the Netherlands.

Who do you work with?

Within the museum, you will work closely with two colleagues from the Outreach (constituency organizer) and Education (education officer) teams. You will also be part of the EMBF team, which consists of: Events, Marketing, Outreach, and Fundraising. Other colleagues include the Collections team (Conservation and Management), Curators, Tour Guides, and Hosts. Outside the museum, you will collaborate with various parties, such as regional and (inter)national partners, project staff (including writers, designers, and filmmakers), and other museums.

In summary:

• You are the coordinator and facilitator of public engagement at the museum
• Creating an overview and streamlining the programs:
• public engagement (visitor experience at the museum)
• Education (including school programs, “Unlimited Van Abbe”) in collaboration with the Mediation and Education staff member
• Constituent outreach (community projects in the city) in collaboration with the constituency organizer
• Manages budgets for the Public Outreach Department
• Together with the Marketing and Communications department, you will be responsible for the entire customer journey;
• Together with the education coordinator, you will be responsible for the public-facing staff, including our 100 volunteer hosts and 15 tour guides.

Who are you?

• You must have at least a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the job;
• You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in the cultural sector and have an affinity for (contemporary) art;
• You have experience in the field of inclusion and accessibility projects;
• You see the power of collaboration and draw energy from the organization and the guidance provided during complex and intensive processes;
• You are an open, communicative person who, thanks to your strong persuasiveness and reliability, serves as a unifying force and makes decisions.
• You take the initiative and seize opportunities as they arise.

What do we have to offer?

• A one-year contract. If both parties are satisfied, it will be converted into a permanent contract;
• A salary between €3,176 and €4,537 gross per month (based on a 36-hour workweek);
• 26 vacation days per year (if you work full-time). In addition, you can accrue compensatory time off, allowing you to take a total of about 10 weeks of leave per year;
• A discretionary allowance equal to 17.05% of your gross salary. This includes, among other things, vacation pay and a year-end bonus;
• A reimbursement if you travel by public transportation. Or a reimbursement if you travel “green.” So if you walk, bike, or ride an e-bike;
• Opportunities for personal development through courses and training;
• A workspace in downtown Eindhoven. You can also work (partly) from home.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

As a museum, we believe that diverse teams achieve better results. That is why we look forward to receiving your application if you meet our requirements—regardless of your background, sex/gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion/beliefs, or age.

Apply

The application deadline is May 29, 2023. In your cover letter, we’d love to hear how you plan to use your talents to contribute to Eindhoven. If you have any questions about the application process or employment terms, please contact Joost van den Eijnden, recruiter, at 06-24502432. Do you have any questions about the position itself? Please email applications@vanabbemuseum.nl.

We aim to get started together as soon as possible.

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