Job Description

What the role is:

The Festivals and Precinct Development (FPD) team is responsible for the organisation of two annual signature community outreach festivals under NHB - the Singapore Heritage Festival and the Singapore Night Festival as well as the place management of the Bras Basah - Bugis (BBB) arts and heritage precinct.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall planning and project management of large-scale festivals and activities led by the Division
• Assist in the curation and operational coordination and execution of these programmes, including sourcing for artists and artworks, liaising with external agencies, events and visitor management etc.
• Assist in the management and disbursement of funding to external partners where necessary
• Assist in the preparation and assessment of vendor quotations and tenders
• Network and develop potential partnerships with Public, Private and People sectors to initiate and implement innovative programmes. This includes sourcing for new partnerships, sponsorships and engaging volunteers to value-add to the programmes
• Support the marketing department by leveraging social media tools to reach out and engage stakeholders, various communities and general public to meet the objectives of the programmes

Requirements

• Background in History, Arts, Social Science, Marketing or other related fields
• Preferably 4 to 5 years work experience, preferably in events management, education and/or the arts and heritage sectors
• Interest and awareness of the arts and heritage
• Experience in government procurement and finance procedures
• Possess excellent partnership development, communications, event planning and project management skills
• Proactive and resourceful, willingness to be on the move and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work independently yet be a good team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels. Able to co-ordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Have a good command of English (verbal and written). Any additional language, especially those locally spoken, will also be an asset
• IT-savvy, good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and usage of social media marketing tools

*All applicants will be notified whether they are shortlisted within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About National Heritage Board:

The National Heritage Board (NHB) champions the development of a vibrant cultural and heritage sector in Singapore. Our role is to make heritage enriching, relevant, accessible and above all, enjoyable to Singaporeans and visitors alike. If you have the Passion \xe2\x80\xa6to build a nation of confident people and sense of rootedness \xe2\x80\xa6to deliver great service towards a strong community \xe2\x80\xa6to inspire generations of Singaporeans through heritage preservation \xe2\x80\xa6to continually innovate and develop yourself as a professional \xe2\x80\xa6to have fun while doing all of the above We Want You! http://www.nhb.gov.sg

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