Director of the Kijk en Luistermuseum

Vacancy Director of the Kijk en Luistermuseum

The Kijk en Luistermuseum in Bennekom was founded in 1970 and is based on a

collection of mechanical musical instruments (earpiece) and a collection of Historical

objects (viewing area).

The museum is fully run by about 60 volunteers. A paid employee is hired through Werkkracht Ede for supporting tasks.

The position of director is also performed by a volunteer.

The museum receives approximately 10 to 12,000 visitors annually.

As a legal entity, KLM is a foundation led by a foundation board that meets approximately 5 times a year and furthermore as often as necessary.

The director attends the board meetings as an advisor.

Operational tasks:

• The director directly manages 4 staff members, who in turn assist the director with advice and executive tasks, each within his own work / duties package. (Music curator; Historical collection curator; PR and recruitment officer and Head of Technical and Restoration).

• The director develops policy in the short and long term and coordinates the implementation of this policy in consultation with the staff.

• The director is accountable to the board.

• The director takes part in various consultations within the Municipality of Ede, regional museums and in Bennekom, as well as internal employee meetings.

• The director is expected to be present regularly, on average 10 to 15 hours per week, part of which can be completed from home.

Job requirements:

• Is a figurehead of the museum and an active representative of the museum in all relevant networks.

• Has administrative experience.

• Is result-oriented and communicative.

• Is an inspiration and motivator for the staff and knows how to bring out the best in the employees.

• Has a positive attitude.

• Can agree with the core values of the museum; hospitality, entrepreneurship and integrity.

• Some knowledge of and affinity with museum activities is a plus.