Job Vacancy Marketing and Communication Advisor for NADD Job Vacancy Marketing and Communication Advisor for NADD

The Network Archives Design and Digital Culture (NADD) is a collaborative network of over 50 partner organizations such as Design Museum Den Bosch, Het Utrechts Archief, LI-MA and Allard Pierson Museum, who are all dedicated to creating an accessible national archive for design and digital culture. This initiative is coordinated by the Nieuwe Instituut, and brings together museums, heritage institutions, cultural organizations, educational, research institutions and designers to preserve and share knowledge across the field.

The key mission of NADD is to ensure that design and digital culture archives will be preserved for future generations. To strengthen the visibility and impact of our work, and to amplify our advocacy for the preservation of design and digital culture archives, we are seeking a Marketing and Communications advisor to join our team. This is a dynamic role that requires a strategic and hands-on communicator with a passion for the goals of NADD and a drive to engage diverse audiences across multiple platforms.

As Marketing and Communication Advisor for NADD, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering communications strategies that raise NADD’s profile, engage diverse audiences, and support our advocacy for the preservation of design and digital culture archives. You’ll lead campaigns, create content, and work closely with both internal teams and external partners to produce compelling messaging.

• A strategic thinker and planner: You can develop and execute communications strategies that align with NADD’s mission and are experienced in working on marketing campaigns. You understand how to balance long-term planning with the agility needed to respond to emerging opportunities.
• Committed to diversity and multivocality: You understand the importance of inclusive communication and are dedicated to ensuring that NADD’s messages and campaigns reflect diverse perspectives. You are keen to amplify voices from different backgrounds and communities, contributing to a rich, multifaceted narrative in all our communication.
• A strong storyteller: You are an excellent writer and editor (ideally in both Dutch and English), capable of producing clear, compelling content across platforms (websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, etc.). You have a good eye for design and can ensure that all communications reflect NADD’s visual identity and tone.
• Able to manage multiple priorities: You are a strong planner who can manage your time and workload effectively, even under pressure, and you’re capable of juggling short-term tasks while keeping long-term goals in sight.
• Hands-on: You are comfortable managing both the big picture and the details—whether it’s crafting an engaging social media post or overseeing a complex communications campaign.
• Collaborative and communicative: You work effectively with writers, graphic designers, and external collaborators, bringing out the best in your team while managing the delegation of tasks. You also work closely with partners and stakeholders to align messaging and esnure maximum impact.
• Energetic and proactive: You bring passion and enthusiasm to your work, constantly seeking new ways to engage audiences and improve NADD’s visibility and impact.

At Nieuwe Instituut and NADD, you will be part of a dynamic, creative, and forward-thinking team. You are part of the Marketing, Communications and Development team (15 colleagues) and work for NADD, part of the Agency Department (8 colleagues). This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the preservation of design and digital culture archives, and to shape the future of this exciting field. You will work in a collaborative environment where new ideas are encouraged, and where you will have the space to grow and develop your professional skills.

A 1-year appointment with the prospect of a permanent position with good performance. Salary in scale 10 according to the Museum CAO, with an appropriate package of benefits in line with the market, including a year-end bonus of 3.4%. We offer a pleasant working environment in a dynamic and diverse organization. There are regular employee drinks, you are invited to all public programs, openings and events and you can get a discount at the Nieuwe Café and NAi Booksellers.

If you're ready to bring your communications expertise to an exciting and innovative project, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application before Monday, February 3, 2025. The dates of the 1st and 2nd interviews are Feb. 6 (14:00-17:00), and Feb. 10 (13:00 – 16.00) / 13 (11:30-13:00), respectively.

You are welcome with us as you are. At Nieuwe Instituut, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all forms. We strive to build a team where different perspectives are represented.

For more information about the content of the position, contact Francien van Westrenen, Head of Agency f.vanwestrenen@nieuweinstituut.nl or 06-83404001. For questions about the procedure, contact Sandra van Gent, HR Officer, at solliciteren@nieuweinstituut.nl or 010-4401261

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated