A non-profit arts residency in Berlin is currently seeking a Director to lead their team. The role encompasses strategic planning, budgeting, and fundraising, as well as running
the day to day operations on site including overseeing a small team of staff members. The Director will collaborate closely with the Artistic Director and the Deputy Director. The ideal
candidate is a great communicator; is comfortable taking initiative and working both independently and collaboratively; has experience managing staff; and is overall a fair,
thoughtful, and energetic person.
This is a permanent, full-time, in-person role (40/hours a week, 10am – 7pm with one hour for lunch), on site.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Institutional Development
– Lead the strategic direction of the organisation, aligning with its mission and long-term vision.
– Develop and implement a strategic plan detailing objectives, goals, and budgets that
ensure the sustainable operation of the residency program.
– Establish partnerships and collaborations that enhance the organisation’s program resources.
Budgeting and Fundraising
– Oversee the institution’s economic sustainability by identifying, securing, and maintaining funding sources, with a focus on creating a sustainable future for the residency in a
transitional funding climate
– Develop and execute fundraising strategies
– Manage budgets and prepare annual budget projections in partnership with the Office Manager.
Operations
– Manage the institution’s day-to-day operations in collaboration with the deputy director.
– Provide strong leadership to the team of approximately 4 employees, conducting regular performance reviews (with the support of the deputy director).
– Recruit team members when necessary.
– Oversee the institution’s communications, including written and visual content, ensuring they align with the organisation’s ethos and identity.
Residency
– Oversee the residency application selection process, including managing other readers.
– Ensure the program maintains the highest standards in artist selection.
Visibility and communications
– Welcome visitors to the residency and be comfortable speaking in public.
– Act as an ambassador for the organisation, building relationships with art industry professionals and artists and the wider cultural community.
Required skills and qualifications
– Proven experience in a leadership role in the arts and cultural sector.
– Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
– Excellent writing and editing skills in English (ideally at a native level).
– Demonstrated experience in team management and team development.
– Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise, and delegate.
– Experience working with artists.
Preferred Skills
– Experience in publishing, editing, writing, or someone with a natural talent for language.
– Experience working in a non-profit, such as a museum, residency program or other initiative.
– Basic proficiency in German is desirable.