Job Description

What the role is

Assistant Manager/ Manager (Programmes), IHC Do you have a keen interest in the history, heritage and culture of the diverse Indian community in Singapore? Are you always thinking of innovative ideas of sharing this rich heritage with others? Are you excited about developing programmes to cater to different groups of audience, bringing heritage and culture to life? In this role, you must understand the importance of establishing partnerships and the need for building rapport and engaging the community to increase appreciation and understanding of the Indian heritage and culture in Singapore. This is a role where you will be contributing actively to the development of culture and heritage of the Singaporean Indian identity. The Indian Heritage Centre is a young heritage institution launched in 2015 that traces the history of the Indian and South Asian communities in the Southeast Asian region. The centre has a busy year-round calendar of exhibitions, programmes and activities; contributing actively to the community. Through such activities, it seeks to promote greater public awareness and appreciation of Indian heritage, arts and culture. It is housed in an iconic and unique building right in the heart of Little India and serves as a springboard for visitors to explore the sights, sounds and scents of the historical precinct. Responsibilities

• Conceptualise, plan and implement festivals, programmes and initiatives onsite/offsite and online to engage diverse audience
• Create engaging content aligned with IHC\xe2\x80\x99s strategic outcomes both for physical and digital consumption
• Prepare programme proposals, budget, KPI reporting, project evaluation, post-programme reporting and analysis
• Identify and foster partnerships with community partners, government agencies and other organisations to extend reach of programmes
• Collaborate with other departments within IHC including education, outreach, curatorial and marketing to further the awareness and appreciation of IHC\xe2\x80\x99s narrative
• Actively identify, develop relations and partnerships with stakeholders through co-created programmes, initiatives and other forms of engagement.
• Other areas include:
  • Oversee and liaise with vendors/suppliers and partners in the areas of festival and exhibition programming
• Supervise onsite and offsite programmes
• Supervise interns, junior, temporary and/or outsourced staff who support the programmes team
• Assist in other duties as assigned by the General Manager, IHC

• Preferably minimum three years of relevant working experience in heritage-related projects and/or programming and events management
• Passion and interest in local and Indian history, culture and heritage as well as the museum sector
• Possess research, negotiations, marketing, communications, networking and project management skills. Prior experience in digital communications or experience in rolling out digital projects is advantageous
• Creative, innovative and resourceful, willing to experiment in uncharted territory
• Excellent interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently, yet be a good team player
• Demonstrate initiative and drive, willingness to take on additional duties when required
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the versatility to adapt to changing needs of projects
• Able to work outside of regular office hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays

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