Business Director

About the ROSE Foundation

Since its founding in 2017, the ROSE Foundation—under the name ROSE stories—has collaborated with amazing, often emerging artists to create a wide variety of performances. You may know us from, among others, the recent hit production *Happy in Holland*, the family show *The Ozard of Wiz*, or the solo performance *Granm’ma*. Each and every one of these productions surprises, inspires, and brings people together.

Since 2021, the ROSE Foundation has received multi-year funding from the City of Amsterdam (through the Amsterdam Basic Infrastructure Fund) and the Performing Arts Fund. We produce an average of three shows per year, ranging from family and children’s performances to productions for adults, for large, medium, and small venues, and for a broad audience aged 4 to 99. We place a strong emphasis on reaching new audiences. The ROSE Foundation consists of a small, close-knit team of seven people, all of whom are passionately committed to our mission. To bring our plans to fruition, the ROSE Foundation is seeking an experienced executive director to keep everything running smoothly.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Business Director at the ROSE Foundation, you will be responsible for:

Finance: Youwill prepare the annual budget and be responsible for the financial statements, the annual report, and the financial accountability of projects and multi-year funding. You will report to the board and monitor the foundation’s financial progress. In these duties, you will be supported by an administrative assistant and an external accountant. In addition, you are responsible for operational management and (together with the head of fundraising) the acquisition of financial resources. You will also conduct contract negotiations and draft agreements.

Business Strategy: Youare responsible for the business aspects of our artistic direction. You maintain relationships with partners, cultural institutions, government agencies, and sponsors. You are able to effectively communicate our vision and projects to a wide range of stakeholders and initiate collaborations with theaters, foundations, producers, and others.

Human Resources Policy: You will lead a team of seven people (3.4 FTE). In addition, we work with an average of about 20 independent contractors per year on our theater productions, and you will serve as their primary point of contact. You will be responsible for maintaining our positive company culture and supporting the professional development of our permanent team.

The profile

• You are a senior professional with relevant work experience in a similar role
• You’re a born people manager and take HR policies to the next level
• You enjoy creating structure and streamlining (internal) processes
• You have a proactive attitude and demonstrate initiative
• You are persuasive and have strong communication skills
• You place a high priority on fair compensation and the well-being of employees and colleagues
• You are flexible and good at coming up with ad hoc solutions

We offer

A flexible and challenging work environment. Together with the board and a team of passionate colleagues, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the ROSE Foundation and contribute to an organization that has become an integral part of the theater world. In addition, we offer:

• a spot on our Amsterdam core team
• a salary in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Theater and Dance
• flexible working hours
• a one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position

Apply

The ROSE Foundation actively seeks to promote diversity in terms of origin and background within its workforce. We encourage candidates who can contribute to this to apply. In the case of equal qualifications, preference will be given to a woman.

If you recognize yourself in the profile above, please send your resume and cover letter by May 17, 2024, to solliciteren@rosestories.nl, addressed to the ROSE Foundation, Attn: Liza Zobdeh, Willem Schoutenstraat 51, 1057 DM Amsterdam.

Want to get to know us in a casual setting and see where we’re based? You’re welcome to! Stop by for a cup of coffee on one of the following two dates (we can also meet online):

• Monday, May 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. -> Please register by May 2 at the latest
• Thursday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -> Please register by May 6 at the latest

Email solliciteren@rosestories.nl to schedule an appointment.

The first-round interviews will take place during the week of May 27, and the second-round interviews during the week of June 3. If desired, the interview can also be scheduled outside of office hours. A reference check is part of the application process.