General job profile supervisor

The Supervisory Board of Haarlem Marketing integrally supervises the policy, strategy, implementation and achieved results of the foundation. Together with the director/administrator, the Supervisory Board discusses strategic issues and is a sounding board for the organization on important themes that affect the organization and the city.

The new supervisors are expected to be independent thinkers capable of both strategic thinking and critical reflection on policy and implementation. If necessary, they can constructively speak out against it. They think and act from a strategic perspective, with an eye for the bigger picture and thus contribute to strengthening decision-making.

The new supervisors are expected to have an affinity with the strategic direction of Haarlem Marketing and to be able to think along with us about the long-term issues that will be facing us in the coming years.

It is important that the Supervisory Board is aware of the KPIs that play a role for Haarlem Marketing. These can be found in the organization's annual reports and on the website: haarlemmarketing.nl.

Specific profiles of the new members

We are looking for two new members to join the Council with specific expertise in the following areas:

1. A member with knowledge of local business and sustainability We are looking for a candidate with strong connections within the Haarlem business community, preferably with experience in SMEs and a vision of corporate social responsibility. Sustainable business should be important and natural to this candidate.
2. A member with a financial profile In addition, we are seeking a candidate with experience in, and knowledge of finance preferably with a financial network within the Haarlem region. This candidate is expected to become a member of the two-member audit committee within the Council.

Both candidates should have experience as supervisors and preferably have a good network within the Haarlem region. Affinity with the city of Haarlem is a must.

Including hiring policies

Diversity and inclusion are important values to us. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply so that we can ensure broad representation on the Council.

What do we offer?

The position of supervisor at the Haarlem Marketing Foundation is unpaid. The Board meets an average of five times a year; there are also additional meetings for the members of the various committees. We offer an interesting and impactful role, in which you can contribute to the further development of Haarlem as a city and the position of Haarlem Marketing.

Interested? Are you interested and demonstrably qualified? Then send your CV and motivation before April 30, 2025 to Amber van Nes, HR & Office Manager, at amber@haarlemmarketing.nl.

Discussions with the Board of Supervisors will take place beginning in May 2025.

Does the thought of being able to contribute to this make you happy? Then read on!

The volunteer job
You are a hostess/host in the public room Anno Haarlem and give visitors information in various languages. You explain the animation film and the cabinet of curiosities. In addition, you enthuse guests to visit the Haarlem museums and cultural institutions.
This is a flexible and varied volunteer job, where the schedule is determined by mutual agreement. The working hours are from Wednesday to Saturday between 10:45 and 16:15. Deployment is a minimum of 2 days (or half-days) per month.

You
- Have a flexible attitude, are hospitable and visitor friendly, representative and make contact easily.
- Masters the Dutch and English language well. Knowledge of the German language is an advantage.
- Can work well in a team.
- Have an affinity with the history of Haarlem.
- You have a feeling for the city of Haarlem and preferably live in Haarlem.

We
- Are enthusiastic colleagues who would love to include you in our team.
- Offer a fun working atmosphere in the beautiful, historic City Hall of Haarlem.
- Offer you various benefits such as free visits to the Haarlem museums and a free city and courtyard walk led by an expert city guide through Haarlem.
- 10% discount on the vvv merchandise assortment.
- Organize an annual outing and drinks afterwards.

Applications for this volunteer position can be sent while the position is on our website. The letter with CV and photo can be sent to: cweill@vvvhaarlem.nl.