Possible activities as production assistent
- Light production work ranging from tasks like painting to purchasing set supplies;
- Assisting in setting up or cleaning up performances or backstage areas;
- Office support, on-site assistance, or as a runner;
- Artist assistance, such as receiving groups at Schiphol Airport and/or escorting them between the hotel and the theatre;
- Backstage assistance with catering or facilities.
Here's what your workday mightlook like
At 1pm, you arrive at the Holland Festival office to assist a producer with some tasks. Opera in the Park is coming up soon, and the producer needs help printing and distributing resident letters. With the sun shining, you cycle to Watergraafsmeer to deliver the letters. You finish faster than expected, so you call the temporary staff coordinator 2 hours before the end of your shift to let him know you're done. The coordinator informs you that a group needs to be escorted from Central Station, so you head over there to receive them and put them in the right taxi. Afterwards, you're asked if you have time and are willing to help with backstage catering in the Gashouder; it's busy today, so all extra help is welcome. Once you're done, you grab a bite and decide to join some other temporary staff members to catch the show; there are still seats available!
What we offer
- A zero-hour contract with Holland Festival, with a salary of €19.15 gross per hour. Additionally, you will be insured as an employee through Holland Festival. This way, you receive the highest possible net amount while still having all the security we consider important. Unfortunately, freelancing is not an option due to the DBA law.
- The work takes place in Amsterdam, mostly in 'real' theatres, but sometimes in constructed (location) theatres such as the Gashouder or a warehouse in Amsterdam North. You can find this year's locations here.
- The working hours are irregular; mostly during the day or in the evening and can take place between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., and sometimes at night. After 12:00 a.m., the compensation is 25% higher. During weekends and holidays, you receive the regular rate of €19.15 per hour.
- Your shifts will always be for a minimum of 3 hours. Shorter shifts do not exist;
- It's important that you are regularly available in the month of June (weekends only is also okay);
- You receive a staff pass that allows you to attend Holland Festival performances at a discount. Additionally, you get a Holland Festival T-shirt;
- Fun gatherings, activities, and staff drinks are organized where you get to know your colleagues even better;
- You get a unique behind-the-scenes look at special international productions and are part of an enthusiastic and international team.
What you bring
- You're a social butterfly and a team player at heart! You're excited to meet a wide range of people in the vibrant international temporary staff team. Moreover, you consider collaborating with different personalities a cool challenge!
- The 9-to-5 mentality isn't your thing! You embrace the adventurous side of the working world, where tasks often take place in the evenings and on weekends. Flexibility is your second nature; you cherish the unexpected and are open to spontaneous twists on a workday that's always full of surprises.
- You have the ability to come home late at night (and possibly during the night) using public or private transport.
Who we are
Holland Festival is the largest international performing arts festival in the Netherlands. Thanks to the festival, internationally acclaimed performances are brought to our country that would otherwise pass by the Netherlands.
The festival has a core team of about 25 enthusiastic and passionate employees. In the run-up to the festival, this team is supplemented with freelancers, and eventually, about 70 temporary festival workers are added. Collaboration and having fun are important to us. We work hard, but also make room for fun. In this dynamic and inspiring work environment, you as a temporary worker are indispensable for the success of the festival.
Diversity, inclusion, and sustainability are high on the agenda. In recent editions, the festival has made great strides in this and continues to innovate in this area. We endorse the Code of Cultural Diversity and apply the method of inclusive recruitment to give people equal opportunities. In terms of sustainability, hybrid cars are used during the festival, our meals are always vegetarian, and employees and artists use reusable Holland Festival water bottles.
How do you apply?
Are you interested in working with us? Holland Festival wants to be a reflection of the current society and therefore invites everyone to apply. We select objectively and assess all applicants in the same way.
The success of our organization depends on the quality of our people and what they bring. A successful festival arises from a collaboration of cultures, personalities, and experiences. Even if you need assistance or support in any way, you are welcome to apply.
You can apply for this vacancy until Thursday, 9 April, 12 pm by using this link.
You will receive a response to your application on Friday, April 10.
The interviews will take place on Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15. If you cannot attend on this day or have any other questions, you can contact Boris Mulder by email at [email protected].
If this isn't quite what you're looking for, we have also vacancies for: Theatre Usher and Technical Support Assistant.