Job Opportunities in 2008
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January 2008
Big Dance National Co-ordinator
We are looking for an experienced dance coordinator to lead national coordination for Big Dance 2008. more >
Research Scholarship in the Economics of Contemporary Art
A research scholarship on economics, organization and markets of contemporary arts. more >
Worldwide Correspondents’ Program for Culture Cities
Writing reports on the projects and policy trends on concerned culture cities, and providing information on international arts and culture events held there. more >
Humanities Administrator
The incumbent reviews grant proposals and assesses their eligibility and consistency with Endowment goals; arranges for their review and evaluation by expert panelists; and administers the continued evaluation and payments for current grants. more >
Secretary General
Organising and leading the daily activities of the European Festivals Association. more >
February 2008
International Summer Fellowship Program
This fellowship program is designed to provide up to 20 international arts managers with an intensive three-year, four-week program on arts management beginning in July 2008. more >
Director of Culture
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is looking for a new Director of Culture. more >
Finance Manager, Business Services
Responsible for the finance and accounting methods, practices and procedures of Creative New Zealand. more >
Head of Equalities
Lead the development, implementation and integration of SAC's Equalities policies, including arts and disability, cultural diversity, and arts and health. more >
Executive Director, Resources
To lead Arts Council England’s financial, human and infrastructure resources in support of the organisation’s strategic aims. more >
Management Positions: Various
Various Assistant Director and Manager positions.
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Opportunity to shape Australian dance
The Australia Council for the Arts and Ausdance National are searching for the right person to help produce an Australian dance action plan: Dance 2012. more >
Head of Dance
Provide regional leadership for Dance and take overall responsibility for regional policy and strategic planning in dance. more >
Freelance Editor
LabforCulture is seeking a Freelance Editor to join our Editorial Group and develop and maintain the Funding section of LabforCulture.org more >
Freelance Project Manager
LabforCulture is seeking a Freelance Project Manager for its 2008 Region in focus: Adriatic Euroregion. more >
March 2008
Grants Manager
The Salzburg Global Seminar is an international, independent non-profit organization that seeks to challenge present and future leaders to solve issues of global concern. As an integral part of the Finance and Development Teams, the Grants Manager will participate in all facets of the grant process. more >
Swiss Cultural Programme: Regional Programme Manager
Pro Helvetia is looking for a competent and experienced person as Regional Programme Manager for its Western Balkan region programme. more >
Cultural Tourism Research
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is seeking requests for proposals to undertake two small research projects in cultural tourism. more >
Head of Talent Development
In this role, you would be responsible for developing and implementing our innovative talent and leadership development strategies, including delivering our organisation wide training and development programmes and enhancing our Investors in People recognition rating. more >
Head of Employee Engagement
In this role, you would be responsible for developing and implementing employee attraction, engagement and reward strategies for our organisation more >
Head, Endowments & Prizes
The position is responsible for the Council's wide array of arts prizes and awards, the Musical Instrument Bank and the Killam and Diefenbaker Programs, which are designed for senior scholars. more >
Assistant Director (Corporate Communications)
Planning and implementing strategic communication programmes and cultivating local and international media relations. more >
Cultural Adviser
Support Australian cultural engagement in the UK, both external and internal to the High Commission, taking into account opportunities to promote Australian arts in the UK. more >
Senior Programme Adviser
Management of advice and services relating to programme delivery and development services. more >
Call for Entries: 2008 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation
The awards programme, in its ninth year, recognizes the achievement of individuals and organizations within the private sector, and public-private initiatives, in successfully restoring structures of heritage value in the Asia-Pacific region. more >
April 2008
Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program provides up to 10 highly motivated, disciplined, and creative artists and arts managers from the United States and other countries with the instruction and experience they need to succeed in today's complex arts environment. more >
Manager Arts Education
Planning and implementation of programmes that support the delivery of arts education and youth arts projects. more >
Manager Outreach Programme
Planning, sourcing and implementing projects, partnerships and schemes that support the delivery of outreach and arts education programmes for the public.
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Deputy Director (Creative Industries Singapore)
Formulate government policies and strategic plans to guide and support the development of the Creative Industries for long term competitiveness. more >
Director, London
To take overall responsibility for External Relations and Development, including local government relationships, leadership of the creative economy agenda, diversity and participation and the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics in the London region. more >
May 2008
Sector Business Development Manager
Play a key role to play in developing the business, financial and governance expertise of the Arts Council’s client base in accordance with the Council’s strategic theme of ‘Strengthening the Arts’. more >
Chief Executive
The Arts Council of Wales wants to recruit a Chief Executive who is inspirational, a proven leader and change manager, with the vision, determination and creativity. more >
Policy Development Officer
Play a key role in the development and delivery of the Arts Council’s artform policies. more >
London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Creative Programmer
Ensure that the over-arching themes of the Cultural Olympiad are translated into a set of identifiable and measurable outcomes.
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Officer, Organisational Development
Join the Organisational Development team responsible for developing a new approach to helping ambitious arts organisations undertake major change projects. more >
Deputy Chief Executive
Help develop the work of a creative industries development agency working across the UK and internationally. more >
Master in Cultural Projects for Development
A masters course in using cultural heritage and cultural capital as a resource for economic development and employment generation. more >
Media Strategy and Communications Adviser
Creative New Zealand is looking for an experienced, high performing Media Strategy and Communications Adviser to join a team of enthusiastic communications professionals. more >
Director of projects and promotion
Plan and deliver strategic arts projects, showcases and promotional initiatives internationally, and develop and manage Culture Ireland’s promotional, media and marketing strategy. more >
2008 cultural policy research award
Applications are invited for the 5th Cultural Policy Research Award. more >
Director, Public Programs
Implement and carrying out programs that make the humanities - including museums, libraries, archives, and radio and television - available to the general population of the United States. more >
June 2008
Communication Assistant
IETM is seeking a person to assist in the communication tasks of the network Secretariat. more >
Partnership and Network Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives
Under the direction of the Director, Strategic Initiatives, conceives, develops and implements plans and strategies for partnership and networks between the Council and other organizations and individuals to achieve Council objectives; manages and coordinates the Council’s Partnership and Networks functions; manages special projects; liaises with Council staff and a broad range of external contacts in order to develop effective networks and partnerships; identifies key network and partnership opportunities. more >
Director - Arts and Culture
The Arts & Culture Group works to develop a rich and stimulating cultural sector for all Australians. more >
Various senior positions at MLA
The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council is recruiting for a number of senior positions. more >
U40-Capacity Building Programme ‘Cultural Diversity 2030’
A call for contributions from 20 young specialists from Europe with proven competence and interest in the area of the relevant aspects of the Convention on the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. more >
July 2008
Head of Internal and Change Communications
Reporting to the Executive Director of Advocacy and Communications, and managing one Internal Communications Officer, you will be responsible for developing major change programmes linked to the core business plan, and rolling these out across our large and complex organisation. more >
Organisations Adviser - Arts Infrastructure Services
Deliver services internally and externally for a portfolio of professional art organisations that receive recurrent funding. more >
Director, marketing and communication
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s Marketing and Communication team. more >
Director, dance
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s Dance team. more >
Director, literature
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s Literature team. more >
AP: Director of Finance
The Arts Council requires a senior manager to oversee the financial management of a major public sector agency. more >
Communications, fundraising and public relations manager
The National Arts Council is looking for an experienced marketing, communications and public relations professional. more >
Policy Adviser/ Senior Policy Adviser
Contribute to the implementation of the Cultural Diplomacy International Programme. more >
Director, visual arts
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s Visual Arts team. more >
Programme Adviser
Provides advice to artists, arts sector organisations and Creative New Zealand committees. more >
August 2008
Head of Music & Opera
This role offers an exciting opportunity to head up a team which leads on delivering the Arts Council’s strategic objectives for Music & Opera. The team forms part of a new reorganised structure at the Arts Council and the post-holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development and shaping of the work of the team. more >
Head of National Marketing Campaign
Managing the strategic development and implementation of the Arts Council’s national engagement campaign, an ambitious new initiative to achieve an increase in arts participation and engagement in England. more >
Manager, Capability Development
Be involved in manpower planning and development for the arts industry.
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Capital Projects Officer
Manage a client portfolio of capital projects in the Arts Council's Arts development department. more >
Director, research and strategic analysis
You will be responsible for leading the Australia Council’s arts research and strategic analysis program, for managing relationships with key stakeholder organisations and for providing insight, analysis and recommendations. more >
IFACCA seeks an Office Manager
Are you an enthusiastic, highly organised and experienced manager who would like to work with an internationally focussed not-for profit company based in Sydney, Australia? Then apply for this new position as Office Manager for IFACCA. more >
September 2008
Assistant Director, Cultural Leadership Programme
The Cultural Leadership Programme is seeking to appoint a talented and experienced Assistant Director to steer and advance the high level delivery of its strategic aims. more >
Turning Point National Coordinator
This role is a fixed term post that has been created to deliver two major national projects in response to Turning Point, Arts Council England's 10 year strategy to develop the visual arts (published 2006). more >
Executive director, arts funding
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead its arts funding division. more >
Culture, sport and volunteering coordinator, Podium, 2012 Games
Podium, are seeking a highly motivated individual, with a strong interest in sport, volunteering and culture, for an exciting new position which focuses on the role that FE and HE have to play within the 2012 Games-related areas. more >
Manager – East Region - Arts and Business
Arts and Business is seeking a Manager, East Region. The post holder will grow Arts & Business’ profile, client base and influence in the region. more >
Chair of Arts Council England
The Department for Culture Media and Sport would like to invite applications for Chair of Arts Council England. more >
Director, Visual Arts, Arts Funding
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s visual arts team. more >
Chair in Cultural Industries
Deliver world-class research to help consolidate the School as an international centre of excellence. more >
October 2008
Manager, Marketing and Partnership Development
You will be part of the marketing team that develops effective marketing programmes for the Council’s products and services, and provides business and financial support for the arts through sponsorship and partnership. more >
The Africa Consortium, Co-ordinator
The Africa Consortium UK is looking for a dynamic person to co-ordinate the activities of this member led performing arts organisation and to help take it on to the next phase of its development. more >
Chief Executive/ Artistic Director - South East Dance
South East Dance, the award-winning UK national dance agency, seeks a dynamic creative leader to take them forward into exciting next stages of development. more >
Job Openings at ASEF's Cultural Exchange Department
The Department of Cultural Exchange seeks to engage a motivated project officer and two project executives to support the team. The Department encourages dialogue among young artists and cultural professionals that evolves into positive artistic interventions, dynamic cultural networks and cultural policy development in and between Asia and Europe. more >
Three positions in Cultural Exchange team
Three positions are available in the Cultural Exchange team of the Asia-Europe Foundation. These are: Project Executive for Culture 360; Project Executive, Cultural Exchange; Project Officer, Cultural Exchange. more >
Executive director, arts development
The executive director arts development is an exciting role, reporting to the CEO and responsible for supporting the sector in the fields of audience and market development, research and information, and strategic development. more >
Director, Music, Arts funding
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s music team. more >
November 2008
Manager, Corporate Communications
You will be involved in the planning and implementation of strategic communication programmes as well as cultivating local and international media relations to profile the Council’s programmes and initiatives. more >
Manager (Outreach Program)
You will be involved in planning, sourcing and implementing projects, partnerships and schemes that support the delivery of outreach and arts education programmes for the public. more >
Manager, Marketing & Partnership Development
You will be part of the marketing team that develops marketing strategies for the Council’s products and services, and provides support for the arts through sponsorship and partnership. more >
Chief Executive, Greentop Circus Centre
A passionate and creative Chief Executive who can lead Greentop Circus towards its next stage of development as the premier centre for contemporary circus in the north of England. more >
Chair (voluntary position)
Cartwheel Arts is one of the leading participatory arts companies in the North West. A registered charity established in 1984, the company promotes social inclusion and cohesion, diversity and regeneration through community participation in vibrant, high-quality arts projects. more >
Chief Executive, PRESCAP Ltd.
PRESCAP is seeking an experienced strategic manager and leader to take the company forward and build on their successes. more >
Director/Chief Officer
Director/Chief Officer needed at Artlandish Ltd, Grimsby, a Community Arts Provider working throughout North East Lincolnshire on a range of creative projects focussing on social development more >
Chief Executive, arc architecture centre
Chief Executive required for arc, an architecture and built environment centre at the heart of the regeneration of the city of Hull. Deadline Tuesday 11 Nov 2008 Paid (£40k-50k) Full time. more >
Director, theatre
The Australia Council for the Arts is seeking an experienced, driven, articulate and committed individual to lead the Australia Council’s theatre team. more >
Project Director, Hampshire County Council
Leading the strategic delivery and working closely with the lead partners and project steering group, you’ll achieve the ambition of providing three hours per week creative and cultural engagement for young people. more >
Development Officers (3), Hampshire County Council
With proven experience of working in the heritage/arts/education sector, you’ll have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role that culture can play in raising the aspirations of young people. more >
Executive Director
Chinatown Arts Space (CAS) is seeking a confident, ambitious self-starter to manage and direct the artistic programme and the day to day business operations of CAS, in order to fulfil the vision and long term strategic objectives of the organisation and to consolidate the further development of the organisation. more >
December 2008
European Manager
EUCLID is now seeking a European Manager to take charge of European work. EUCLID specializes in the provision of European and international information services. more >
Development Director
An experienced development professional is required to work with the Artistic Director/Chief Executive to develop and execute the fundraising strategy for the Norfolk & Norwich Festival. more >
Head of Communications and Development
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing platforms for communication between artists across the world. You will be self motivated, creative and very good at seeing the latest digital opportunities. more >
Research analyst, research and strategic analysis
The research analyst is required to undertake analysis of major issues and trends in the arts and cultural fields and develop recommendations based on extensive and targeted research and evaluation. more >
Project Manager, Cultural Leadership Programme
The Project Manager will work closely with the Director and team to develop and manage key aspects of the Cultural Leadership Programme. more >
Assistant Director, marketing and partnership development
You will be responsible for conceptualising and implementing local and international marketing initiatives, and providing support for the arts through sponsorship and partnership. Preference will be given to candidates with marketing communications, sales and fund-raising experience. more >
Manager, outreach programme
You will be involved in planning, implementing and identifying projects, partnerships and schemes that support the delivery of outreach and arts education programmes. more >
Manager, corporate communications (1year)
You will be involved in the planning and implementation of strategic communication programmes as well as cultivating local and international media relations to profile the Council’s programmes and initiatives. more >
Executive Director
Primarily the role of the ED will be to assist in steering the planning and development of the WKCD including overseeing the preparation of a master development plan for the various arts and cultural facilities and related facilities, and the planning of the development and operation of the various facilities. more >
Creative industries development officer - 2 posts
This post is for a Creative Industries Development Officer in the Creative Industries Innovation Fund Team within the Arts Development Department and reporting to the Director of Operations. The Creative Industries Innovation Fund is a £5 million, three-year funding programme aimed at supporting innovation in creative businesses across Northern Ireland. more >
Director/CEO
Theatre Writing Partnership (TWP) is seeking an experienced and ambitious individual to lead and strategically develop this award winning company. more >
Creative Programmer for 2012 Cultural Olympiad
This post is for a Creative Programmer for 2012 Cultural Olympiad. This post will be pivotal in meeting regional and national ambitions. It will lead on the curation and programming of many aspects of the Cultural Olympiad in NI and also operate as the NI representative of the London 2012 Culture, Ceremonies and Education Team. more >
Small grants programme officer
This post is for a Small Grants Programme Officer in the Arts Development Department. The post holder will be responsible for the administration of the Council’s new Small Grants Programme which will offer grants ranging from £500 to £10,000 and which, in 2009/10, will have a budget of £450k. more >
Assistant Professor - arts administration
The Meadows School of the Arts at SMU seeks an arts marketing and development specialist to join a dynamic faculty in a graduate MA/MBA Arts Administration program. more >
Manager, Marketing and Partnership Development (JAN – JUN)
The National Arts Council is looking for suitable candidates for Singapore Arts Festival 2009 on a short-term contract basis. more >
Communications Strategy Consultant for the Inter-American Information Network
The OAS is looking for a consultant who will be responsible for designing the communications strategy of the network and other specific activities as described in the Terms of Reference (TOR). more >
Consultor Estrategia de Comunicación para la Red Interamericana de Información
La OEA está buscando un(a) consultor(a) que tendrá a cargo el diseño de la estrategia de comunicaciones de la red así como otras tareas específicas descritas en los Términos de Referencia (TDR). more >
Paid Advisor (Performing Arts)
Primarily the role of the post will be to give professional input to the planning and establishment of 15 performing arts venues of various sizes serving different art forms (developed over two phases) and large areas of open space. more >
Manager, Festival Programmes
Job Description : You will be involved in the planning and organisation of the Singapore Arts Festival and other performing arts events. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in event management. Knowledge and familiarity of the performing arts scene will be an advantage. more >
Manager, Corporate Communications
You will be involved in the planning and implementation of strategic communication programmes as well as cultivating local and international media relations to profile the Council’s programmes and initiatives. more >
Senior Information Officers
Senior Information Officers required to help the Government communicate policies to the public and to the wider global community in an increasingly challenging communications environment. more >
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