Description
The Programme Manager will work closely with the Director and the rest of the 32° East team to deliver the residencies, workshops and other programmes of 32° East. They are responsible for establishing 32° East’s annual programme which includes local and international residencies, exchanges and off site projects.
The role requires that the Programmes Manager reports to and works closely with the Director. The Programmes Manager should be able to represent 32° East, successfully develop the work of 32° East and build and nurture strong relationships.. The ideal candidate is highly personable and an exceptional communicator.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Artists’ in Residence
• Managing open calls and applications process;
• Coordinating selection panels and shortlisting, final selection communication;
• Provide hospitality to visiting artists, occasional meals and accompaniment to events;
• Facilitate access to resources, networks and for artists during their residency;
• Connect artists in residence to members of the community, facilitate critique sessions;
• Support the organisation of Meet the Artists and Open Studios;
• Gather artist in residence feedback and share with team;
Research and Programming
• Assist the Director in developing the annual programme;
• Research and develop ideas for residencies, exchange, and public engagement, in line with the mission and vision of 32° East;
• Plan and execute other programming such as discussion series, workshops, KLA ART festival;
Communication
• Build on and maintain our year-round comprehensive communication strategy (on social media and newsletters) to connect with our community and highlight the work of 32° East, our partners, and artists;
• Manage social media platforms through creating content, managing comments, and tracking social media analytics (Facebook, lnstagram, Twitter, LinkedIn);
• Establish a press strategy including maintaining a mailing list of press contacts and creating a template for press releases for relevant projects, and maintain record of press relevant to 32° East and the Ugandan arts scene;
• Serve as main point of contact for web designer, ensuring website is updated and maintained
• Oversee graphic designs, photography and visual identity deliverables on all projects;
• Review all written materials for programs, press releases, grants, newsletters, website
• assets, and other key external facing materials
Partnerships
• Build relationships with potential partners for public art projects and programming
• Assist with grant applications
• Manage all grant reporting and funder recognition requirements
• Manage partnership details, contracts, and mentions across all communications
• Develop and maintain a strong network in both the local and international artistic community by regularly attending arts events in the city and representing 32° East at speaking engagements and other opportunities;
• Provide team with informed feedback from workshops/events;
• Plan and oversee cooperation with local partner organisations of 32° East;
Essential
• Minimum 4 years relevant work experience
• Belief in the transformative power and possibility of art
• Strong relationship builder
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Ugandan, East African and International art scene
• Experience of working directly with artists or other creative professionals, supporting them in the development of their research or the creation of new work;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including editing and proofreading
• Experience managing web and digital content
• Strong, proven competencies in social media management
• Understanding of visual identity
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Experience in writing for different audiences
• Ability to multitask, delegate and prioritise within a busy working environment
• Confident working independently but also as part of a small team
• Must be eligible to work in Uganda
Desirable
• Experience working in a visual arts organisation;
• Experience of working in a small-scale arts organization;
• Interest in research-based artistic practice;
Benefits, Terms and conditions
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm, some attendance of evening and
• weekend events will be required, compensated by time off in lieu
• NSSF and Health Insurance
• Probation Period: 3 months
Send your CV and Cover Letter to info@ugandanartstrust.org by the 21st of July 2023 and include “Programmes Manager” in the subject of the email. Applications from the 32° East community will be given priority consideration