TEFAF Careers
Established in 1988, The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) is widely regarded as the world’s preeminent organization for fine art, antiques, and design. TEFAF runs two fairs internationally—TEFAF Maastricht, which covers 7,000 years of art history, and TEFAF New York, focused on modern and contemporary art and design. As an international art fair, we are always interested in meeting future colleagues who are prepared to contribute their talents, ambitions, and inspiration to our teams.
For information please send an email to [email protected]
Director Of Vetting
Meticulous vetting sets TEFAF apart
TEFAF sets itself apart from every other organization in the thoroughness of its vetting and the dedication of the vetting committees to the vetting process. The vetting process is one of the main pillars of TEFAF Maastricht’s success.
TEFAF constantly monitors and adapts to the changing dynamics of the international art market. This is evident in our stringent and transparent vetting standards and procedures, which are continually evolving. This creates the best possible environment for collectors, be they private or institutional, and exhibiting dealers to buy and sell the highest quality works of art currently on the market.
TEFAF achieves this by bringing together the world’s leading experts from a multitude of disciplines to adhere to and implement TEFAF’s vetting procedures and regulations. This enables TEFAF to create a very high standard that applies across all its fairs.
Vetting Committees are composed primarily of academics, curators, conservators, conservation scientists and independent scholars.
JOB OVERVIEW
The director of Vetting is responsible for the organization and coordination of the whole vetting process of the objects presented during the fairs of The European Fine Art Foundation. The director of Vetting will safeguard the integrity, quality and independence of the vetting, in the interest of the foundation and her stakeholders. In this role you will be dealing with all vetting related questions and issues from internal and external stakeholders throughout the year. You organize the attendance of the vetting members at the fairs and coordinate all necessary (travel)arrangements. After every event you evaluate the vetting process with internal and external stakeholders and make certain the composition of vetting committees, vetting guidelines are up-to-date and that stakeholders are informed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor/Master in arts and culture, art history and/or law
- Good knowledge of the art world and art trade
- Good knowledge of due diligence in the art world
- Relevant work experience
- 24 – 40 hours a week, flexible working hours
- Based in or near Amsterdam or willing to travel to Amsterdam
- Fluent in Dutch and English (additional languages are an asset)
- Event or project management experience
- Available to travel to Maastricht and New York during fair periods
- Problem-solving and leadership skills
- Diplomacy
- Team mentality
- Interpersonal skills
WORKING FOR TEFAF
- A salary commensurate with experience
- 13th month and holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Travel remuneration is available
- Standard office supplies, such as a company phone, is provided
- Flexibility to work remotely
If this vacancy appeals to you, please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with "Director Of Vetting" in the subject line.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and backgrounds best fit the needs of the open position.