Job Opportunities in 2011
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January 2011
Manager/ Executive (Capability Development)
You will be involved in the development of policies and strategies to ensure that the relevant manpower and capability needs are met through education and training; working closely with stakeholders to plan and implement programmes that support continual training and improvement among our arts practitioners and professionals; and grooming the next generation of cultural leaders, professional companies and peak bodies to spur growth. more >
Governance of Culture in Developing Countries
This project will involve technical assistance missions to be undertaken by specialists in the field of cultural policies chosen from a pre-selected pool of experts. more >
February 2011
Head, Marketing Communications, Communications and Arts Promotion Division
The Head, Marketing Communications, takes the lead for integrated marketing communications, including planning, budgeting, performance measurement and management, and will spearhead the implementation of a communications strategy and brand positioning. more >
Attorney-Adviser
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. This position is located with the National Endowment for the Arts, Office of General Counsel, Office of Senior Deputy Chairman, Washington, DC. more >
Editor Asia for culture360.org
The Editor Asia will be in charge of providing relevant content following the structure of culture360.org with news, events, opportunities and publications across all arts and culture disciplines. more >
Programme Adviser / Senior Programme Adviser, Māori Arts
The Programme Adviser / Senior Programme Adviser, Māori Arts is a member of the Māori Arts Services team which is responsible for providing advice across a range of art forms, as well as carrying out special projects and initiatives in support of Creative New Zealand’s strategic plan. more >
Various positions
A range of Assistant Director and Manager/Executive positions are now available. more >
March 2011
Manager/ Executive (Sector Development)
You will be involved in formulating strategies, planning and implementing programmes to advance Singapore’s dance / traditional arts scene. more >
Manager/Executive (Arts & Community)
You will plan and develop partnerships and programmes to broaden and deepen arts experience and appreciation in the community. more >
Director of Communications and External Relations
We are looking for a senior communications executive with experience of planning and delivering high-quality, high-impact communications activity in a fast-paced, multi-layered environment. more >
2011 Indonesian Arts And Culture Scholarship Program
In order to deepen the participants’ understanding of Indonesian arts and culture, and to enhance their skills for the final performance, participants will be divided and assigned by the organising committee to different arts centers for the duration of approximately two and a half months. more >
Deputy Director (Organisation Development)
You will lead a team of officers in integrating MICA’s strategic planning processes, ensure effective performance management, propagate organisational excellence best practices and conduct strategic analysis to strengthen MICA’s policy making and strategic planning. more >
Manager/ Executive (Capability Development)
You will be involved in the development of policies and strategies to ensure that the relevant manpower and capability needs are met through education and training; working closely with stakeholders to plan and implement programmes that support continual training and improvement among our arts practitioners and professionals; and grooming the next generation of cultural leaders, professional companies and peak bodies to spur growth. more >
April 2011
Manager (Marketing & Public Relations) (Singapore Writers Festival)
You will assist the Festival Director in the planning and organisation of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), which includes formulating and implementing a comprehensive partnership and public communications strategy for SWF and initiating creative ways to cultivate media relations and engage the public to raise the profile of SWF. more >
Director, Leadership & Organisational Development
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced individual to develop, build and implement the leadership and organisational development strategy for the organisations the Arts Council funds. more >
Portfolio Manager, Theatre, Talent Development and Own Art
We are looking for a Portfolio Manager with extensive experience within theatre and talent development and with a broad knowledge of one or more other art forms/creative policy areas. more >
Portfolio Manager, Creative Industries and Skills
We are looking for a Portfolio Manager with extensive experience within creative industries and skills, and with a broad knowledge of one or more other art forms/creative policy areas. more >
Assistant Director (Corporate Communications)
You will be responsible for the planning and implementation of NAC’s public communications, media relations and corporate positioning programmes to profile the Council and its initiatives. more >
Assistant Director (Place Management)
You will be responsible for precinct level place making efforts to create distinctive place identity and engendering social vibrancy by making Arts accessible and integral to the community and the public. more >
Facilitator, Sub-regional workshop
The Human Development Program of SPC is implementing a ‘Structuring the Cultural Sector in the Pacific for improved human development’ project, funded by the European Commission. The first component of the project is designed specifically build capacity in the area of cultural mapping, planning and policy (CMPP) in all SPC member countries. more >
Director
Reporting to the Board of Governors and Guardians of The National Gallery, the Director, as Chief Executive Officer, will be responsible all activities of the Gallery - overseeing day-to-day management of operations and staff, leading and developing policies, promoting appropriate initiatives, and implementing necessary change. more >
Senior Advisor Canterbury Earthquake Response
Do you want to play a key role in supporting the Canterbury arts community? Creative New Zealand has created a new role (for the next three years), based in Christchurch, to ensure the Canterbury arts community is well supported in the aftermath of the earthquake. more >
Director - The Arts Council
The Arts Council is the Irish government agency for developing and promoting the arts. It works in partnership with artists, arts organisations, public policy makers and others to build a central place for the arts in Irish life. more >
Consultant Contract - A Methodology for Measuring the Economic Contribution of Cultural Industries
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) launches a call for expression of interest for the commission of a literature review which will consist of an analysis of existing methodologies for measuring the economic contribution of culture. more >
May 2011
Director of Market Development, Arts Development Division
The Australia Council seeks an experienced and dynamic Director to lead our Market Development team to develop, deliver and evaluate innovative strategies and programs to build markets and audiences that support Australian artists and organisations, both nationally and internationally. more >
PhD Scholarship: Museums, Cities, Politics, and Policy
This scholarship is broadly oriented to investigations which seek to understand the ways in which museums are implicated in processes of city imaging. Studies should focus on a political, policy, or governmental aspect of this phenomenon. more >
Deputy Director (Human Resources)
You will oversee the full spectrum of HR activities and processes, including staff recruitment and deployment; training and development; performance management; and compensation and benefits. more >
Development Partnership Officer
We are looking for a Development Partnership Research Officer with extensive experience of conducting and commissioning research and working with external suppliers. The ability to develop Creative Scotland’s research strategy and deliver its programme of research and knowledge development is essential. more >
Zimbabwe Culture Week kicks off
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), which coordinates the annual Culture Week commemorations around Zimbabwe, is inviting individuals, government and private organisations to support Zimbabwean artists during this year’s celebrations which run from 14 – 21 May 2011. more >
Professor of Cultural Industry Studies
The Centre for Cultural Policy and Management is now looking for a Professorial appointment to lead on research and teaching in some key areas, to provide high-level strategic leadership for the Centre, to further develop its international profile, and to help deliver its ambitious plans. more >
Expressions of Interest - Marketing Strategy for Cultural Industries
The SPC’s Human Development Programme (HDP), under the mandate of its Adviser, Culture, is commissioning a Marketing Strategy for the Cultural Industries in the Pacific in recognition of the contribution of the cultural industries to Pacific economies and societies, and their potential for further export to the European Union and other regions. more >
June 2011
Project Director - New Zealand Frankfurt Book Fair Project
We are seeking an accomplished New Zealand-based project director to lead a small team responsible for the development and implementation of the programme in Germany. more >
SA Manager, Artsupport Australia
As a hands-on mentor, you will help artists and arts organisations develop stronger income streams through donor programs and grants from family and corporate foundations. You will also assist SA philanthropists and donors by researching and sourcing local beneficiaries in arts and culture. more >
Lecturer in Cultural Industry Studies
Located within the Department of Creative Practice and Enterprise at City University London, the Centre for Cultural Policy and Management has contributed to research in the cultural sector for over 30 years. more >
Manager Arts Investments
The Manager Arts Investments is responsible for providing quality advice and managing grant decision-making processes that have the confidence of key decision makers. more >
Call for Proposal - consultant analyst for the 2005 Convention in ASEAN countries
The Culture Unit of UNESCO Bangkok requires a research consultant to undertake a study on the implementation of the UNESCO 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression in the Asia Pacific region between July and November 2011. more >
July 2011
Adviser/Senior Adviser - Projects NZ Arts International Focus
This role is responsible for project managing and delivering internationally focused initiatives to position New Zealand arts and artists internationally, and to work collaboratively with key partners to develop audiences in target markets. more >
Literature Director
The National Endowment for the Arts, an independent Federal agency and the official arts organization for the United States government, supports the advancement of artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation. more >
August 2011
Senior Arts Adviser – Visual Arts
This role is responsible for managing and providing strategic advice relating to Visual Arts funding and initiatives for Creative New Zealand. more >
Assistant Director (Sector Development)
You will be responsible for the formulation of strategies, and implementation of programmes to advance Singapore’s music scene. more >
Program Analyst
The National Endowment for the Arts, an independent Federal agency and the official arts organization for the United States government, supports the advancement of artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation. This position is located in the Office of Research & Analysis, Office of the Senior Deputy Chairman, Washington, DC. more >
Teaching Fellowship in Cultural & Creative Industries
The College wishes to appoint two Teaching Fellows in Cultural and Creative Industries. The Teaching Fellowships, equivalent to 0.7 of a full time post, are to cover teaching and administrative duties in the MA in Cultural and Creative Industries during a period of consolidation. more >
Arts Adviser - International Arts Programmes
Do you want to be part of a creative and dynamic organisation and have the chance to make an impact on the development of the New Zealand arts sector internationally? This role is responsible for providing administrative and project management support to the Senior Advisers in our International team. more >
Director, Acquisitions, Exports & Licensing Unit
The Acquisitions, Exports, Loans and Collection unit is a new unit for Arts Council England due to Arts Council England being asked by the Department for Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) to take on some of the functions of the Museums, Libraries and Archive Council. more >
September 2011
Program Analysis Officer
This position is located in the office of Research and Analysis, Office of the Senior Deputy Chairman, at the National Endowment for the Arts. The incumbent will report to the Direcor of Research and Analysis and will be responsible for leading the Office's Research unit, which is tasked with collecting, analyzing, and reporting evidence of the arts' value and impact in American life. more >
Director, Visual Arts Section
This role is part of the Visual Arts Section team which provide high level advice to the Executive Director, to Council and to government on issues in Visual Arts in Australia. more >
Assistant Director (Strategic Planning)
You will undertake strategic planning for the Council, with a focus on leading the Council’s research and statistics function and knowledge management strategies. more >
Director, Research & Knowledge
In this pivotal role you’ll be a key member of the Arts Council's national arts team, leading on research and knowledge for the Arts Council and helping to shape future policy and strategy work. more >
Chief Financial Officer
The NAC is a statutory body that has a broad mandate to develop and promote the arts as a key aspect of cultural life in South Africa. more >
Chief Executive Officer
Reporting to the Board, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic leadership and ensure that the NAC mandate is efficiently and effectively applied. more >
Appointment of Chair and Members
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) is looking for individuals with the relevant skills and experience to serve on the Board of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Applications are invited from those interested in serving on the Board, and will be used to fill a minimum of seven upcoming general member vacancies and the position of Chair. more >
Director Mondriaan Fonds
The Mondriaan Fonds, based in Amsterdam, is a new state financed cultural funding organization that focuses on visual arts and cultural heritage. more >
October 2011
Pacific Arts Committee call for nominations – Fiji representative
Creative New Zealand is calling for nominations for a new representative from the Fiji community for its Pacific Arts Committee. more >
Director
The Director, under the overall direction of the Board of Directors, is responsible for guiding and implementing artistic policy and the leadership and management of the Museum. more >
November 2011
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Arts Council England is looking for a director to lead on the development and implementation of strategic partnerships. more >
Presenting & Artist Communities Director
The National Endowment for the Arts, an independent Federal agency and the official arts organization for the United States government, supports the advancement of artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation. more >
Secretary General, Culture Action Europe
The Secretary General coordinates the overall work of the organization, reports directly to the Executive Committee and manages a busy small team in Brussels, Belgium, ensuring high quality outputs and good communication of key messages to target audiences in official institutions and within the sector. more >
Arts Management Program Assistant/Associate Professor
University at Buffalo is seeking an individual with a proven track record in Arts Management and Cultural Policy. more >
Director, Visual Arts (London Office)
Adept at partnership working and with a keen understanding for the role that the arts play in London’s creativity and economy, you will relish the opportunities presented in joining Arts Council England’s senior management team. more >
Senior Manager, Arts Funding
This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of Creative New Zealand’s funding programmes. more >
Executive Director, Tennessee Arts Commission
A national search is underway to fill the executive director position with the Tennessee Arts Commission. more >
December 2011
Kennedy Center Arts Summer International Fellowship Program
This fellowship program is designed to provide approximately 10 international arts managers with an intensive four-week arts management program for three consecutive summers. more >
Manager Arts Investments
This role is responsible for leading the delivery, management, monitoring, and evaluation of Creative New Zealand's investments in arts infrastructure. more >
Mellon C-MAP Fellow (Latin American and Caribbean Art Focus)
The Museum is currently seeking a post-doctoral candidate for a two-year fellowship, renewable for a third year, to support and augment C-MAP research on the study of 20th-century Latin American Art. more >
Presenting & Artist Communities Director
The National Endowment for the Arts, an independent Federal agency and the official arts organization for the United States government, supports the advancement of artistic excellence, creativity, and innovation. more >
Open Call of Interest for Compendium Experts
The Compencium of Cultural Policies and Trends in Europe is looking for contributing experts. Experts may be in charge of editing or updating country profiles, contribute to the overall system with their particular expertise (e.g. in legal affairs or statistics), advise on comparative methods, take over specific editorial tasks, or participate in monitoring exercises. more >
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