Location: Utrecht | Employment contract: 0,4 FTE in line with the collective labor agreement for Dutch Theater and Dance | Start date: June 1, 2025 | Deadline: May 5

Are you a committed programme maker with a vision on festivals? Do you have a strong affinity with the themes of gender diversity, inclusion and identity? And do you believe in the impact that art can have? Then apply for the position of programme maker & festival dramaturge at What You See Festival! 

What You See Festival
What You See Festival is the leading, multidisciplinary and international festival in the Netherlands that focuses on gender diversity, inclusion and identity in art and culture. From the city of Utrecht we annually show a polyphonic program, in which theater, dance, visual arts and dialogue come together. Our goal is to shift perspectives with art and create social impact.

The festival is ambitious, activist, connecting, and works from a solid (inter)national base with a broad network of makers, organizations and audiences. We strive for inclusivity in everything we do.

In the period 2025-2028, What You See will receive multi-year subsidies from the Municipality of Utrecht, the Province of Utrecht and the Performing Arts Fund.

you

• Are you interested in helping to build the vision and mission of What You See?
• have a broad vision of culture; from performing arts to visual arts
• have an activist heart and social involvement
• enjoys discussions with artists, partners and stakeholders to jointly create programs 
• are proactive, independent and thrive in a team
• are familiar with the Utrecht cultural scene (living in Utrecht is a plus)
• are fluent in both Dutch and English 
• are available on Wednesdays, our joint office day

As a festival about gender and identity, we are a great place to work for people from the LGBTQIA+ community. We look with extra interest at people who complement and strengthen the diversity of the team.

Taken
What You See consists of a team that works closely together and carries the content together. Your point of contact is the artistic and general director. Your tasks consist of: 

• Programming & festival dramaturgy
  You will engage in dialogue with artists, initiate co-curation projects, develop relevant tailor-made programmes, search for performances, find the right context and space for programmes and think about the audience experience. These programmes can also take place outside the festival period. Your focus is mainly on the local and national field. 
• Dramaturgical guidance
  In various projects we work together with young artists and students. You support them in their development with a dramaturgical perspective.
• Spider in the web
  You keep your colleagues informed about the developments of the programs, connect them with artists, are responsible for the planning and enter the correct information in the database. 
• Fundraising
  You translate your ideas into text and help write grant applications and reports.

What do we offer?

• A challenging and varied position with a lot of flexibility and independence within a small, committed and ambitious team.
• A self-reflective and learning organization with a strong focus on social safety, dialogue and connectedness, which offers plenty of room for personal input and initiative. 
• The opportunity to help build an urgent festival to achieve artistic and social impact. 
• A network of (inter)national makers, festivals and partners.
• A one-year contract with the intention to extend. 
• A salary on scale VII in the collective labor agreement for Theater and Dance for max. 0,4 FTE, based on years of experience and expertise. 

React
Do you want to contribute to the future of What You See and do you recognize yourself in the position? Then we look forward to receiving your application! Send your CV as a PDF and your motivation - in the form of a letter, video or audio - to info@whatyouseefestival.nl stating: vacancy program maker and festival dramaturge. You can also contact us here for questions. Deadline is May 5, 2025. 

What You See Festival welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive team.  

Procedure
After the deadline of 5 May, we will contact you by Friday 9 May at the latest and you will hear whether you have been invited for an interview. The first interview will take place on Wednesday afternoon 14 May. The second interview will take place on Wednesday 23 May. The interviews will be conducted with the director and one of the team members.