Job Description

What the role is:NAC\'s Access & Community Engagement Department creates opportunities for everyone living in Singapore to have meaningful encounters with the arts as an integral part of their lives, contributing to building a connected society and a distinctive city. You will lead the team in advocating the value of the arts as well as developing strategies and fostering partnerships with corporate, government and social agencies for arts-based initiatives to thrive in the community and enliven our public spaces. Your role will include working on various initiatives such as busking, arts and disability, Lively Places Fund and other partnership initiatives.What you will be working on:Contribute to developing and formulating of policies and initiatives for the benefit of Singapore\'s Busking scene.Cultivation and account management of public and private sector partners for designated busking locations that would enable a vibrant ecosystem.Manage appointed vendors to ensure smooth operations and good service delivery for NAC Busking Scheme.Drive inclusivity in the arts through partnerships and research studies.Administer NAC\'s funding and grant schemes which includes monitoring and review of funded projects and programs to ensure delivery of outcomes.What we are looking for:Good University degree.At least 5 years of working experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.Strong analytical and reasoning ability; experience in planning and process development would be an added advantage.Able to build, negotiate and maintain 3P sector (Public, Private and People) relationships effectively.Articulate and confident, write and present well.Good interpersonal skills in engaging different stakeholder groups; motivated to provide sound advice to resolve issues raised by different stakeholders.Able to remain professional and manage demanding and high-pressure situations.Applicants who require work passes need not apply.Interested applicants are to submit resume and one-page write-up on your interest and involvement in the arts.About National Arts Council:The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive - from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone\'s lives. At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision. If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.

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