NAC’s Access & Community Engagement Department creates opportunities for everyone living in Singapore to have meaningful encounters with the arts as an integral part of their lives, contributing to building a connected society and a distinctive city. You will be part of the team advocating the value of the arts as well as developing strategies and fostering partnerships with corporate, government and social agencies for arts-based initiatives to thrive in the community. Your role will include working on various initiatives such as ArtsEverywhere@CDC and Arts & Wellbeing, to promote impactful programme design, drive capability development and research to extend reach of the arts.
Assistant Mgr/Mgr/Senior Mgr, Access and Community Engagement (3 years)
National Arts Council
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
Partnership management to encourage access to the arts across life stages through new community touchpoints and the domains of health and community care.
Drive adoption of the arts for social and wellbeing outcomes.
Drive excellence in programme design through commissions and collaborations.
Administration of NAC’s funding and grant schemes which includes monitoring and review of funded projects and programs to ensure delivery of outcomes.
What we are looking for
Good University degree.
At least 3 years of working experience.
Experience in planning and process development.
Meticulous with data and capable of basic data analysis to support decision-making.
Able to engage independently with partners and stakeholders in a personable and professional manner.
Articulate and confident, write and present well.
Able to remain professional and manage demanding and high-pressure situations.
Please note that this is a Supernumerary position, up till 2027.
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.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Arts Council or the wider Public Service.