CHAIRMAN OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD

Category Archive:Vacancies

• Vacancy Chairman of the Supervisory Board

  28 March 202510:17 Comments Off on Vacancy Chairman of the Supervisory Board

  ‘Opera can change a life’. From this mission, Opera Zuid creates accessible and adventurous opera for the widest possible audience in, for and from the South of the Netherlands. Three principles are paramount: artistic excellence, social impact and accessibility. Opera Zuid realises two large hall productions each year, a children’s opera and a community opera in the Maastricht district of Malpertuis.

  Opera Zuid achieves important results: Opera of the Year (2022, 2024) and the Fair Practice Award (2022). Nevertheless, Opera Zuid is faced with the task of sustainably financially anchoring its continuity and security of existence in the current and future cultural system.

  Opera Zuid is looking for a:

  Chairman of the Supervisory Board

  Core profile The chair of the Supervisory Board is an experienced, connecting leader with an affinity for opera and who is involved in culture, business and the public sector. The candidate has management experience, a strategic vision and the skills to lead and inspire the Board. In doing so, the chair maintains a good balance between supervision, providing support and acting externally as an ambassador for the organisation.

  Method and Governance The chairman works according to the principles of the Governance Code Culture and monitors the four roles of the Council: 1. Supervisor: Strategic monitoring of policy and processes. 2. Ambassador: External advocacy for Opera Zuid. 3. Sparring partner: Advisory and supportive towards the management. 4. Employer: Guidance and assessment of the director.

  Basic requirements The chairman: • Has experience in supervisory positions within the business community and/or social or cultural organisations. • Has insight into developments in the cultural sector and its financing. • Has sufficient availability to fulfil the position properly. • Has strong communication skills and acts as an ambassador for Opera Zuid. • Has a broad and relevant network and is prepared to actively use this network. • Has ties with Limburg and Noord-Brabant, including knowledge of regional developments. • Fulfills a coaching and facilitating role towards the management and acts as a sounding board. • Inspires, connects and naturally has authority and an integral view. • Has insight into administrative processes, strategy and governance. • Is able to manage processes and maintain an overview.

  Additional qualities • Stimulates and initiates the necessary vision development in the Supervisory Board and further professional development of the Supervisory Board. • In general, ensures good information provision for and by the Supervisory Board. • If necessary, informs the council members about relevant matters and developments.

  Core values ​​Supervisory Board • Trust: Based on openness and mutual respect. • Mission-driven: Focused on the social and artistic objectives of Opera Zuid. • Equality: Additional collaboration based on own expertise. • Generosity: Supervisors are generously committed to the organization.

  Conclusion The chairman of the Supervisory Board of Opera Zuid plays a crucial role in strengthening the organization and safeguarding its social and artistic mission. By combining management experience, inspiring leadership and strategic vision, the chairman contributes to a future-proof and flourishing organization. The chairman is required to be available for approximately fifty hours per year (in addition to the five to six meetings with the full Supervisory Board). The chairman and members of the Supervisory Board receive a volunteer allowance.

  Information For more information, please contact members of the Supervisory Board: Godelieve Stratermans 06-27836142 or Martijn Kagenaar 06-50877464.

  To send your motivation and CV, please contact us at email address: Godelieve@stratermans.com

  The response period is until April 13, 2025.

  The interview rounds with the selection committee will take place on April 23 and 28.

• Internship Marketing & Communication

  5 August 202416:28 Comments Off on Internship Marketing & Communication

  Opera Zuid is a leading BIS opera facility in, for and from the South of the Netherlands and makes accessible, surprising and contemporary opera. Opera Zuid brings opera close to you: opera that touches, amazes and transports you. We believe that the total experience that opera offers can change your life. Based on this conviction, Opera Zuid wants to share its productions with an audience as large and diverse as possible.

  There is room for a work experience internship in the Marketing & Communication department.

  Work experience internship 

  16-24 hours a week

  Function:

  • You support in the implementation of the marketing campaigns for various productions of Opera Zuid.
  • You support in the management of the website and social media channels.
  • You support in organizing events, including premieres and various small events.

  Who are you?

  • You have a completed education at least HBO level with a relevant field of study.
  • You have an affinity with marketing and publicity campaigns, online communication and organizing events.
  • You have an affinity with opera or related performing arts.
  • You are confident, communicative, creative, analytical and customer-oriented.
  • You have an affinity with promotional writing for different target groups.
  • You don’t mind working irregular hours from time to time (evenings and weekends).
  • You master the Dutch and English language in word and writing.
  • Preferably you have experience with WordPress, Mailchimp, Photoshop, InDesign, Google Ads/Displays and Google Analytics.

  What do we offer you?

  • A varied and inspiring work experience internship with room for own initiative in a creative working environment.
  • An experience internship where you will have contact with many theaters and cooperation partners in the country.
  • An internship allowance.

  Are you interested?

  Send your CV and motivation letter to vacature@operazuid.nl for the attention of Fanny Bartels, Coordinator Marketing & Communication.

  Opera Zuid applies an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, persons of all nationalities, cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

  For more information, please contact Fanny Bartels via the above e-mail address.

• Volunteers Hospitality

  7 July 202415:07 Comments Off on Volunteers Hospitality

  Opera Zuid is a leading BIS opera facility in, for and from the south of the Netherlands and makes accessible, surprising and contemporary opera. Passion, fantasy, innovation and authenticity are central to this. Opera Zuid brings opera close by: opera that you feel, touch, amaze and transport. Tradition and innovation go hand in hand, great masterpieces from the past touch the core of our here and now. We believe that the total experience that opera offers can change your life. Based on this conviction, Opera Zuid wants to share its productions with as large and diverse an audience as possible.

  Opera Zuid makes two major theater tours through the Netherlands every year. For these tours, Opera Zuid is looking for volunteer hospitality for our audience in the theaters.

  Job description

  As a hospitality volunteer, you are responsible for welcoming our visitors to the theaters during our theater tours through the Netherlands. You are the contact for theater visitors at an information desk of Opera Zuid before, during the intermission and after the performance. You also help with the distribution of flyers and program booklets before or after the performances.

  We are looking for people who

  Are hospitable and representative
  Have excellent communication and social skills
  Are willing to work irregular hours, evenings and weekends
  Have an affinity with opera and theatre

  
  What do we offer

  You get an insight into the organization of an opera performance and you are part of the team. A pleasant and inspiring working environment. Attend opera performances for free. Volunteer fee.

  Respond

  If you are interested, send your response, including motivation and CV, to vacancies@operazuid.nl for the attention of Fanny Bartels, Marketing & Communications coordinator.

• Want to work at Opera Zuid?

  6 June 202410:47 Comments Off on Want to work at Opera Zuid?

  Open applications can be sent to vacatures@operazuid.nl.

• Want to do an internship at Opera Zuid?

  2 February 202410:46 Comments Off on Want to do an internship at Opera Zuid?

  Opera Zuid offers students the opportunity to gain practical work experience.

  Applications for internships can be sent to the management or relevant department.

• Want to audition at Opera Zuid?

  4 April 202110:39 Comments Off on Want to audition at Opera Zuid?

  ANNULERING AUDITIES 2022

  We hadden er ons op verheugd maar de auditie rondes van 2022 kunnen helaas door de omstandigheden van COVID-19 niet doorgaan. Hou wel onze sociale media en website in de gaten omdat we bekend zullen maken wanneer de auditie rondes weer beginnen.

  Opera Zuid is altijd op zoek naar zangtalent. Audities worden jaarlijks gehouden in februari en september. Om in aanmerking te komen voor de audities in februari dienen aanmeldingen voor januari van dat jaar te zijn ingediend. Om in aanmerking te komen voor de audities in september dienen de aanmeldingen voor juli van dat jaar te zijn ingediend. Uit alle aanmeldingen zal een selectie worden gemaakt welke zullen worden uitgenodigd.  

  Aanmeldingen kunnen gestuurd worden naar audities@operazuid.nl.