Stichting Aight

The Aight Foundation 

The Aight Foundation is committed to the development of hip-hop culture in The Hague and the surrounding area, nationally and internationally. The focus is on dance (breakdance) and rap. The foundation manages the The Hague Hip Hop Centre (H3C) and produces appealing artists (or athletes), such as India Sardjoe, world champion and fourth at the Olympic Games, and rapper Vinny. In addition to an educational program in the aforementioned areas, Aight also carries out projects, such as performances by the Heavy Hitters at the Parade and a stage featuring rap and breakdance at the Liberation Festival. Aight has been transformed and restructured organizationally in recent years. A business and artistic director ensure the preservation and growth of both artistic content and continuity in business operations. This creates an organizationally and financially healthy organization that is prepared for the future. The first major challenges are the policy plan towards the Arts Plan 2028 and shaping involvement in the Social Service Obligation.

The Board 

The Board consists of four members, with one member overseeing the finances and another managing the personnel portfolio. The roles of chair and secretary are less sharply defined and can also be taken over by mutual consent.  

Duties and responsibilities 

As Chair of the Board of the Aight Foundation, you safeguard the strategic direction and objectives of the foundation.  You oversee good governance, the leadership, and the organization of Aight. During the annual cycle, together with the other board members, you ensure that the leadership is accountable for the realization of the program and its financial effects, and you also safeguard the continuity of operations. In doing so, you discuss risks and look to the future. As Chair, you preside over the board meetings. Together with the other board members, you draw up the agenda and monitor the decision-making process. You ensure that the board operates collectively as a team and maintain a good working relationship with the business and artistic director. You also oversee external relations, particularly with the Municipality of The Hague, and the public image of the foundation. In this regard, the leadership, as well as other board members, may step forward. The chairperson does not act as a figurehead, but ensures that a representative is available to manage relationships and public perception. The Aight Foundation has a governance model in which the tasks and responsibilities of the board, business manager, and artistic director are described. Who are we looking for? 198, 198);"> 

For the board member with the role of chairperson, we are looking for an experienced director who enjoys working in the artistic sector, has a feel for street culture, and is capable of promoting Aight's interests to stakeholders (such as the municipality and funds) and representing Aight in an appropriate manner. You possess a relevant network that can assist you in this, you have an overview of the entire content and operational management and can function as a sparring partner for leadership and other board members.  

Competencies 

• Leadership and ability to connect 
• Strategic thinking 
• Administrative sensitivity 
• Communicative skills 
• Independent judgment and integrity 

Time commitment 

• Approximately 8 hours per month 
• Board meetings: [e.g. 4–6 times a year] 
• Incidental representation at activities or meetings 

Remuneration

The position of Chairperson is in principle unpaid. Any expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with the foundation's guidelines.

Interest 

Interested parties can send their motivation and CV to: 

Stichting Aight

Van der Kunstraat 12

2521 BB Den Haag

Email: [email protected]

Phone no.: 070 3852115

www.stichting.aight.nu