Manager/Senior Manager/Assistant Director, Literary Arts
National Arts Council
What the role is
What you will be working on
Manage the development of selected sectors[1], genres[2]/language and key components[3] in the Literary Arts eco-system.
Gather intelligence on local and international trends in the sector and the broader creative economy, and translate it into strategies and identified growth opportunities for the sector.
Create strategic value-add for the sector by implementing Literary Arts initiatives as part of the Arts Plan 2.0.
Monitor the development and progress, and evaluate outcomes and impact of initiatives.
Cultivate and monitor key stakeholders, and introduce opportunities for collaboration and growth through strategic platforms, events, and national platforms.
Administer NAC’s various grant schemes; assess grant applications; monitor and evaluate grant application outcomes.
[1] Sectors - a distinct subset of a market, e.g. schools - students and teachers, youth, families, etc.
[2] Genres - fiction (novels, poetry, graphic novels etc) and Creative non-fiction (travel writing, biography, etc)
What we are looking for
At least 2 years of working experience preferably in industry development and grant management and/or administration, preferably in grants delivery, stakeholder engagement, content and talent development, internationalisation, publishing, literary translation, book retail or similar areas.
Excellent proficiency in English, with knowledge of literature and/or publishing. Additional proficiency in Chinese Language and knowledge of the Singapore literary scene will be a bonus.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
Strong analytical and reasoning ability, and comfortable working with data and numbers.
Strong administrative and project management skills.
Good team player who is able to foster collaborations within department, organisation and with external stakeholders.
Applicants who require work passes need not apply
Able to adapt to changing contexts
Meticulous and organised, with a process-oriented working style
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.
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