Job Description

What the role is:The National Arts Council seeks an experienced Manager / Senior Manager to work in its Visual Arts Division to enable the growth and development of the Singapore Visual Arts Sector through the formulation of policies, strategies, and grants administration.What you will be working on:Work with the Public Art Trust (PAT) team to project manage and ensure the smooth running of 2 key PAT initiatives : Public Art Masterplan and Public Spaces for Art Scheme.Providing a range of effective support functions for the Public Art Trust team, including arranging and scheduling meetings with stakeholders, payment, and invoice tracking, coordinating papers, organising venues and agendas, taking minutes, following-up actions, and other administrative duties.Work closely with key stakeholders (e.g., artists, arts groups, site owners, public and private agency partners).Raise potential queries or challenges to the relevant stakeholders, and assist in problem solving, relationship management between different parties.Keep abreast of local and international trends and developments to contribute towards the development of public art scene in Singapore.What we are looking for:Good University degree (preferably arts related).Candidates with relevant experience in arts administration are preferred.Good knowledge of the Singapore Visual arts landscape is highly preferred, with knowledge in public art being a bonus.Experience in project management and managing timeline.Experience in stakeholder management with public and private agenciesAble to work independently and learn quickly on the jobExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage both internal and external stakeholders.Strong written communication skills.Possess an analytical mind and sense of empathy.Proficient in effectively using online systems as well as Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.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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