We are the Residentie Orkest The Hague. The Hague is the city with which we are inseparable. The international, diplomatic, political and royal city by the sea and city of peace and justice. With our music we play an important role in reaching and connecting all residents and visitors of The Hague. We offer a top quality musical experience with an adventurous and dynamic character. Our music, live performances, social and educational programs connect, challenge, surprise and let you enjoy. Our artistic interpretation of music creates that unique moment where music, sometimes centuries old, is suddenly totally contemporary again. The orchestra is always looking for the relevance of music in a contemporary, young and fresh way. 

One of the spearheads in the ambitions of the Residentie Orkest is education. Every year more than 40,000 students participate in educational projects, making the Residentie Orkest the driving force behind music education in The Hague. To this end, the orchestra has developed an education and outreach program for all ages, through which the Residentie Orkest kest contributes to social cohesion in The Hague. 

The function

The Associate Educator we are looking for is partly responsible for the implementation of the educational policy of the Residentie Orkest and within this, has the specific role of project leader for the project The Residents, the learning orchestras of The Hague.   

That means coordinating The Residents. That includes: 

• Maintain contacts with schools, teachers, parents and site managers 

• Attract and mentor (new) teachers 

• Provide and/or organize training meetings for teachers 

• Networking with similar initiatives and cultural anchors 

• Instrument management and logistics 

• Providing content for social media 

• Organizing major concerts in cooperation with partners. 

• Providing content for project plans and evaluations 

You are involved in the organisation and implementation of the various educational activities, including related administrative work and co-develop new educational activities, including the development of teaching materials and the creation of arrangements. 

Job Requirements

• College level education in music and education, music teacher is a plus; 

• Demonstrated experience working with groups; 

• Knowledge of the development of children ages 0 - 18; 

• Knowledge of the development of the subject of music in primary and secondary education; 

• Demonstrated knowledge of the music and orchestra world; 

• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sibelius; 

• Good command of both the Dutch and English language in word and writing. 

• Proactive and representative; 

• Team player. 

Competencies 

• Creative and enterprising; 

• Working independently; 

• Stress resistant and structured; 

• Communicative and socially highly skilled; 

• Flexible attitude towards working hours. 

What do we offer? 

• A challenging position in a dynamic environment in the cultural heart of The Hague 

• A one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent contract  

• Your salary will be up to €4,330 gross per month for a 40-hour work week   

• You will also receive (for full-time employment) 47 vacation days, 8% vacation allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.25% 

• Ability to work partially from home as work allows 

• A staff arrangement for attending Residentie Orkest concerts  

The Residentie Orkest endorses the Diversity & Inclusion Code and strives to be a reflection of its audience and thus society as organisation . In case of equal suitability, preference will be given to a candidate who strengthens the diversity within our team. 

Application and other information

We would like to receive your application in the form of a cover letter and CV by April 3, 2025. You can address your application to Sana van Iddekinge, Head of P&O and email to vacatures@residentieorkest.nl. On April 11, 2025 the first round of interviews is scheduled and on April 22, 2025 (morning) the second round. 

For more information about the position or the procedure, please contact the education department at educatie@residentieorkest.nl. If you would like to learn more about the Residentie Orkest The Hague, please visit our website: www.residentieorkest.nl.  

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.  

Upon employment, we ask for a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).