View Vacancy - Arts Program Coordinator

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Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to the development and delivery of new and existing Arts programs in the context of the current global economic, social and political climate.
  • Contribute to raising the profile of British Council work in the Arts in the USA in order to demonstrate the relevance of the UK to the USA in the 21st century and contribute to the strengthening of the transatlantic relationship.

Contribute to the forging of new and the maintenance of existing partnerships and relationships, in order to increase the impact of British Council programs in the USA and across the region.

In line with British Council corporate policy:

  • Work effectively with colleagues in the US and the region and the Arts team in the UK to develop and deliver new and existing Arts programs.
  • Provide financial and administrative support to Head Arts Programs.
  • Be responsible for capturing and communicating the impact and evaluation from feedback on program activities.
  • Be responsible for procuring and managing internal and external resources for program activities.
  • Ensure that all Arts activities are run to the highest professional standards.
  • Identify and implement improvements to project delivery and share any successes and learning points with other colleagues and teams.
  • Support the building of productive networks in the US.

Acquire and maintain an excellent and up to date level of sector knowledge.

  • Previous experience of managing events.
  • Previous administrative experience.
  • Previous project management experience.

The jobholder must have an adaptable and energetic approach, with a willingness to learn and work flexibly across the whole Corporate Services Team, in areas outside of their core job, to help others at busy times, when there are vacancies and at other times of pressure. Portfolios and responsibilities can also be adjusted within the Corporate Services Team so the successful candidate will be one who is flexible and open to change and continuous improvement. All staff in the Corporate Services Team pick up ad hoc tasks and new work which may emerge unexpectedly and the jobholder will be expected to be part of this flexible approach and embrace new work enthusiastically.

Under US State Department requirements, the Mission may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or G visa holders. If you hold a visa other than a G visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Mission. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.ukinusa.com. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.

  • Fluency in Spanish and/or Portugese
29 May 2017
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Government Office
1
USD
39,000
31 July 2017

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package.  This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

We welcome candidates of any race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, age, or any other category. The Mission is committed to building a diverse environment. The Mission prides itself on upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all.

We strive to nurture a diverse workforce by promoting policies that emphasize fairness, transparency, creativity and a comfortable and safe working environment in which individual differences are respected and the contributions of all staff are recognized and valued. The Mission values honesty, integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Treating all colleagues with respect is fundamental. We have a zero tolerance policy towards bullying, harassment and discrimination. We want staff to express themselves freely, to think creatively and to feel free to challenge policy perspectives constructively. The Mission supports the professional learning and development of all colleagues. While the UN schedule can be demanding and occasionally inflexible, the Mission’s leadership is committed to doing all it can to improve the work/life balance of its staff, and encourages flexible working when possible.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.