MaMA is looking for a temporary Head of Relational Practices & Research – freelance
Are you someone who moves effortlessly between reflection and action?
Do you enjoy creating spaces for learning, participation, dialogue and supporting others to grow within them? Are you at your best when guiding a team, connecting ideas, and shaping collaborative processes? If so, you might be MaMA’s temporary Head of Relational Practices & Research.
We are looking for a temporary freelance colleague to cover a maternity leave. The position starts in the week of November 17th 2025 and runs until April 2026, with the possibility of extension. Working hours are 8 hours per week in November, increasing to 20 hours per week from December onwards.
About the role
As temporary Head of Relational Practices & Research, you will take on part of the responsibilities of MaMA’s current head. In this role, you:
- Act as a sparring partner for MaMA’s director and colleagues on topics related to (un)learning, participation, and accessibility.
- Guide the Learning & Engagement department, which focuses on talent development, educational programs, and public participation in exhibitions and MaMA-related activities.
In practice, this means you will:
- Participate in daily management and staff meetings on Tuesdays.
- Develop public participation strategies and tools for upcoming exhibitions, in dialogue with colleagues.
- Oversee the implementation of new (educational) programs.
- Occasionally support the writing of funding applications.
- Lead the preparation of future projects, based on existing plans.
Who we’re looking for
You are someone who:
- Is comfortable expressing themselves in both English and Dutch.
- Is located in or around Rotterdam and familiar with its cultural and educational landscape.
- Has experience in mentoring and coaching emerging makers.
- Has demonstrable experience in leading projects, including budget management.
- Has a background in education.
- Has an affinity with and/or interest in disability justice and accessibility.
- Has a hands-on, proactive attitude and is comfortable stepping in where needed.
What MaMA offers:
- A freelance rate following the ‘Guideline for Function and Salary Structures for Presentation Institutions in the Visual Arts’, at €40,- per hour.
- In addition to regular workdays on Tuesday and Thursday, four flexible hours for supervising MaMA’s public events, to be scheduled in consultation.
- During workdays a healthy lunch together with colleagues.
- The opportunity to work closely with a small and engaged team at the intersection of art, education, and social practice.
- An open environment that values initiative, reflection, and care in collaborative work.
MaMA works in accordance with the Cultural Governance Code, the Fair Practice Code, and the Diversity & Inclusion Code.
Does this sound like you? We’d love to get to know you!
Send your motivation letter and CV to Samira Ben Messaoud via samira@thisismama.nl by October 28th. Interviews will take place on November 5th and 6th.
What is MaMA:
MaMA (Media and Moving Art) is a platform for visual culture and young talent, an experimental exhibition space that builds connections between the cultural field, (art) education, and professional careers. MaMA values critical, creative voices and supports makers in presenting their work through peer-to-peer learning and other talent development methods.
