Job Description

JOB SCOPE

ArtScience Museum is recruiting for a Producer, Public Programmes within the Programmes team. This post is part of a growing Programmes team and will take an active role in developing and implementing ArtScience Museum\'s public programmes, including collaborative showcases and performances, conferences and talks, film screenings and other public events organised throughout the year.

ArtScience Museum is the cultural institution in Singapore that explores the intersection between art, science, technology and culture. Since opening in February 2011, we have staged large-scale exhibitions by some of the world\'s major artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Salvador Dal\xc3\xad, Andy Warhol, Vincent Van Gogh, and M.C. Escher, as well as showing work by contemporary artists including Theo Jansen, Lynette Wallworth, Ryoji Ikeda, Yang Yongliang, Semiconductor, Olafur Eliasson, Anish Kapoor, Mariko Mori and many more. The museum has also presented significant exhibitions that explore aspects of science, including big data, particle physics, natural history, marine biology, cosmology and space exploration.

Featuring 21 gallery spaces totaling nearly 5000m2, our lotus-inspired building has staged major international exhibitions in partnership with renowned museums and galleries around the world, including the British Museum, Science Museum in London, the American Museum of Natural History in New York, CCCB in Barcelona, the Ambrosiana in Milan, Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, the Australian Centre for Moving Image in Melbourne, and many others. We also originate and produce exhibitions in-house, and run a full programme of education, events, activities and learning opportunities for a wide range of audiences. There\'s more about what\'s going on at our website: http://www.marinabaysands.com/museum/.

The Programmes Department is responsible for developing and implementing a full programme of engagement, education, events, activities and interactive opportunities for a wide range of audiences.

These include:

• ArtScience Cinema, the museum\'s dedicated film programming which is a dedicated platform for filmmakers and artists exploring the intersection between art and science using moving image, video and film.
• VR Gallery, that explores the technology and the evolving creative practices around that medium.
• Talks-based events such as conversations and conferences, bringing together industry leaders for insightful presentations and sharings.
• ArtScience Encounters that provides visitors with unique experiences through compelling artworks and sensorial experiences in curious spaces outside of the galleries within the museum.
• Special events such as partnership festivals, topical or thematic events or pop-up exhibitions, or seasonal programmes delivered in collaboration with industry partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Senior Manager, Programmes and Director, Programmes, Exhibitions and Museum Services (PEMS) to research and develop relevant and meaningful onsite public programmes that are designed to engage with, or extend, the museum\'s mandate.
• Be responsible for the development, planning, organisation, administration and execution of the museum\'s public programmes, including collaborative showcases and performances, conferences and talks, film screenings and other public events organised throughout the year.
• Line manage and guide junior team members in the delivery and execution of public programmes.
• Manage, track and communicate project timelines, budgets, logistics plans, technical production needs and event schedules, ensuring every aspect of the Museum\'s commitment to the programme stays on schedule.
• Work collaboratively across the PEMS team engaging with other curatorial and production colleagues and participating cross-PEMS initiatives where appropriate
• Act as the liaison between artists, collaborators, third-party vendors and the museum.
• Coordinate and deliver production and logistics aspects such as schedule preparation, technical production liaison, permits/licensing application, ground transport, and travel and hospitality arrangements by working with relevant departments and authorities.
• Lead and manage site walk-throughs, set-up, deployment, run and load-out, ensuring safe working conditions in compliance with Workplace Safety and Health regulations.
• Manage all frontline and backend operations, working closely with internal teams (Visitor Services, MICE, Museum Services, Security, Facilities, Visual Media) to ensure event success and adherence to protocols.
• Maintain internal event calendars and resolve scheduling conflicts should they arise.
• Work on approved write-ups and images and liaise with marketing, social media and other promotional platforms for publicity purposes.
• Coordinate evaluation of programmes, including collating feedback for data analysis and reporting.
• Conduct post-event evaluation to identify and implement areas of improvements as needed.
• Assist with record keeping and organise documentation of working documents, content files, audio-visual materials, etc.
• To deputise for Senior Manager, Programmes, as required. Other duties and projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• A Bachelor\'s Degree in Arts Management or related field OR minimum 4 years\' experience in a similar role within museums or arts and cultural institutions with working knowledge of event management and technical production.
• Work on evenings, weekends and public holidays when required, and willingness to adjust hours to accommodate programming needs.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Highly motivated, independent and organised, with a track record of delivering in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Positive team player and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with diverse teams.

• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in high volume or stressful situations, to manage and execute numerous tasks with competing deadlines using good judgment and discretion.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in various stages of development and handle a broad spectrum of responsibilities and tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong resilience and flexibility, and ability to solve problems creatively in a variety of situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills and cultural diplomacy.
• Competent in using technology at work such as MS Office, online services and communication portals for administrative work.
• Proactive in being continually aware and updated about changes to ArtScience Museum.
• Support the overall mission of ArtScience Museum, with a passion for developing and implementing audience-centred programmes in the arts and culture ecology.

Preferable

• Knowledge of photo and video editing software is a bonus.
• Working knowledge of a second language is desirable.
• Strong awareness and interest in the arts-based Public Programmes and Education in Singapore.
• Interest in art-science, arts, science, technology, museums and galleries
• Good network of contacts in the local and regional arts and culture sector.

Advertised: 08 Aug 2023 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close:

Marina Bay Sands