Arts and Culture Advisor – Municipality of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
This call has been translated from Dutch. Proficiency in Dutch is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.
Institution: Gemeente Amsterdam (Municipality of Amsterdam)
Deadline: 19 October 2025
Location: Amsterdam Zuid, Netherlands
Salary: €3,674 – €5,419 per month (scale 10, based on 36 hours/week)
Contract: Temporary, 12 months (32 hours per week, 0.89 FTE)
Education Level: HBO (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
This call has been translated from Dutch. Proficiency in Dutch is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.
The Municipality of Amsterdam is seeking an Arts and Culture Advisor to help develop, strengthen, and make visible the city’s artistic and cultural landscape. Working closely with residents and cultural partners, the advisor contributes to a vibrant, accessible cultural scene across Amsterdam Zuid.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and strengthen the range of art and cultural activities in the city.
- Support and advise organisations that implement cultural programmes.
- Stimulate local artistic initiatives and maintain public art projects.
- Process and assess subsidy applications, monitor funded activities, and act as main contact for cultural organisations.
- Collaborate with community teams, municipal departments, and cultural networks.
- Participate in project groups and maintain relationships with artists, cultural partners, and area managers.
- Stay informed about developments in art, culture, and public space, integrating relevant innovations.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree (HBO) and at least one year of experience advising political or municipal bodies.
- Minimum one year of experience in public art, culture, and events.
- Experience with cultural funding and subsidy processes.
- Knowledge of the Amsterdam Arts Plan (Kunstenplan) and urban cultural policy.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
- Competencies: situational awareness, persuasiveness, initiative, and results orientation.
Employment Conditions
- Gross monthly salary between €3,674 and €5,419.
- 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of secondment if already employed by the municipality.
- 30 days of leave plus public holidays (based on full-time).
- Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05% of salary.
- Pension plan via ABP (70% contribution by employer).
- Travel and homeworking allowances.
- Hybrid work arrangement with provided laptop and phone.
- Learning and development opportunities through De Amsterdamse School.
