Temporary Planning & Production Associate

We have two theater halls (the Main Hall and the Blue Hall), a café (Mevr. Dudok), and a theater restaurant (Zindering). We welcome more than 200,000 visitors each year. We work closely with the Dutch performing arts community, and with Utrecht-based companies, festivals, and institutions in particular. We also support local Utrecht artists and are strongly committed to education and talent development. We believe it is important that everyone feels welcome. Sustainability, equality, reciprocity, and complementarity are central to this. Together, we are building a future-proof theater where everyone feels welcome.

What will you be doing?

You will be part of the Planning & Production department, where you will work alongside five enthusiastic colleagues. The department ensures that the right staff are scheduled and that activities and events are prepared from a production standpoint so that they can be carried out successfully. The department serves as the primary (production-related) point of contact for both internal and external parties, such as theater companies and festivals.

While one of our colleagues is on maternity leave and supplemental parental leave, you will take over pre-production tasks and assist with creating staff schedules. This is a temporary position for 3 months, though the duration of the leave will be taken into account and a longer assignment is possible.

Automation plays a key role in this process: in addition to the Office 365 suite, we use the Yesplan event management system and an advanced scheduling program.

Who are you?

You bring added value to the team thanks to your versatile and unique skills, experience, qualities, and personality. Together with your colleagues, you ensure that productions and events are optimally pre-produced. That is why we ask the following of you:

• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of technical and food service production.
• You know how to prepare for and oversee the production of a performance.
• You are detail-oriented, have a good overview of the big picture, and are able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• You are versatile and don’t shy away from ad hoc tasks.
• Experience with Yesplan is a plus.
• Experience with staff scheduling is a plus.
• You don't mind working occasionally in the evenings and on weekends.

What do we offer?

We offer you a versatile role within a close-knit team in a fun work environment. In every department, we strive for diversity and the freedom to be yourself. There’s room to experiment, learn, and grow. In this way, you’ll actively contribute to an inclusive performing arts community.

The scope of the contract is negotiable; the intention is 8 to 24 hours per week. Our terms of employment comply with the Dutch Performing Arts Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Nederlandse Podia), with a salary based on skills and experience, falling under scale 5 of the CAO Nederlandse Podia (min. €2,590.82 and max. €3,584.99 for a 36-hour workweek). You will receive a minimum of 25 vacation days per year with a full-time contract. In addition, we add the hours of national holidays to your vacation balance. This gives you the freedom to choose which days you take off—for example, on holidays that are important to you.

We also offer other attractive employee benefits, including a generous pension plan, a bicycle purchase program, and a great employee benefit program that allows you to attend performances.

Does this job posting spark your interest?

We invite you to apply by May 3, 2026, using the questionnaire linked to the job posting on our website. We use a questionnaire instead of a standard cover letter. This form helps us better understand your ideas and motivation.

If you would like to learn more about this position, please contact Jos van Opzeeland at j.opzeelandvan@ssbu.nl or by phone at 030-2324114.

You will receive a response by phone or email within 7 days of the job posting’s closing date. Interviews are scheduled for May 15 and 22. Finally, there will be a discussion regarding the terms of employment.

We value diversity

The power of theater brings people together. We place great value on diversity at all levels of the organization, and all colleagues are equal members of the theater team. We welcome everyone; we’re curious to learn about your talents and how you can make a difference for our organization. We’re looking for new colleagues who want to help build an inclusive Stadsschouwburg Utrecht. You’re welcome here!

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.