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CULTURAL EXECUTIVE

CONTRACT START DATE: As soon as possible

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee the production of cultural and social events (e.g., French Excellence programmes, Francophonie Festival, International Music Week, private events etc.):

Reporting to the Programming and Sponsorship Manager, you will ensure the smooth implementation of Alliance Française’s cultural strategy by overseeing the production and development of comprehensive cultural programmes which aim at connecting local and French communities together and developing long-lasting, cross-cultural collaborations.

1. Exhibitions
• Run the bidding for a design agency by defining the brief based on the curation, and following up to reach the final design
• Look out for partners and suppliers to procure the curatorial elements according to schedule and budget, and secure the logistics for shipment and return
• Supervise the back and forth with the selected design agency to ensure conformity of the final page proof before production
• Replace the Gallery and Event Assistant if absent by opening and closing the gallery, and conducting the guided tours
• Oversee the set up and dismantling of the exhibition

2.  Live performances
• Cast about for companies and artists able to produce shows aligned with the envisioned programme and negotiate the terms of the contract with them
• Run the submission for the obtention of the Arts Entertainment License
• Liaise between the artist(s) and the Theatre Manager to ensure the availability of required material and the compliance with the budget
• Assist the Theatre Manager during the bump in, set up, rehearsals and dismantling

3.  Workshops and social events
• Prospect companies potentially interested in organizing a team building at Alliance based on ongoing programme and tailor the offer to their needs
• Find the appropriate providers / artists to ensure the proposition respects the programme and budget defined by Alliance (or the client if it is a private event)
• Follow up on the quotation and invoicing from both providers and clients
• Manage the logistics and ensure the smooth execution of the event
• Conduct post-event satisfaction check with the clients

4.  Marketing
• Develop mailing databases based on cultural participants’ tastes and design tailored communication to be sent to promote specific related events
• Proactively propose and implement incentives for visitors to review Alliance Francaise’s activity
• Efficiently use gathered knowledge of the audience

REQUIREMENTS:

•  Singaporean - or long-term Singapore resident - highly familiar with the local cultural and artistic scene, as well as the specific needs and tastes of its audience
•  Strong experience managing cultural events and productions: planning and budget definition, briefing, negotiation and liaison with vendors, logistics oversight from conception to execution
•  Proven organizational and interpersonal skills set in a multicultural and dynamic environment
•  Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently
•  Experience designing a space and drawing plans is desirable but not essential

•  Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

•  Comfortable working evenings and weekends, as required by event schedule

CONDITIONS & COMPENSATION:

•  Contract length: 2 years, with a 3-month probation period  
•  Job type: Full-time
•  42 hours per week, from Tuesday to Saturday. Working hours may be adjusted in accordance with the demands of scheduled events
•   Salary range for this role between SGD 2,800 and SGD 3,500 + end-of-year bonus based on performance

•  Compensation time-off for extra working hours but no extra hours paid 
•  All Alliance Française membership benefits: free French or Mandarin class, discounts on all events, discounts at partners’ venues and shops, etc ...  

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and eventual book and/or references to culturalaffairs@alliancefrancaise.org.sg

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank you for your interest to be part of the AF team.