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Be our new Daglig leder (Programme Manager)
Job Title: Daglig leder (Program Manager)
Period: April 2023 – April 2024 or as otherwise agreed
Application deadline: 8 February 2023
Role Summary
PRAKSIS is seeking a Daglig Leder (Programme Manager) to take up a one-year position as parental cover, with the potential for further involvement with the organisation, dependent on circumstances. The Daglig Leder has the overall responsibility to coordinate PRAKSIS’s core organisational activities and to oversee its administration. Responsibilities include planning, fundraising, communicating, and facilitating all aspects of PRAKSIS’s programmes together with the Artistic Director. The Daglig Leder will contribute to the growth of the organisation, working to secure new programmes and infrastructure.
About PRAKSIS
PRAKSIS is a non-profit arts organisation that fosters creative practice, research and knowledge production through collective activity and the exchange of ideas, skills and information. PRAKSIS emphasises dialogue between artists, thinkers, organisations and publics locally and internationally, at all career stages, and across diverse cultures and disciplines. Since 2016 PRAKSIS has worked to develop creative practices and dialogues through shared experience, facilitating cross-cultural exchange and critical engagement through transnational, thematic residencies, exhibitions, publishing, and education and public engagement programmes.
PRAKSIS is a small and flexible organisation currently with two full-time employees, Artistic Director and Daglig Leder, who work closely with part time staff and a wide range of individual and institutional collaborators. As an international organisation our working language is English.
Job Purpose
Ensure the smooth daily operation of PRAKSIS across finances, communications and programming
Develop and facilitate PRAKSIS’s programmes together with the team
Contribute to the growth of the organisation, including the development of new programmes and seeking a new location
Build the reputation and impact of the organisation
We Offer
Possibility to be part of shaping and growing a dynamic arts and culture organisation
Opportunity to contribute to programmes addressing significant subjects of our times
Chance to work with local and international artists, creatives and thinkers
A varied and flexible workday, working in the center of Oslo
Potential for international travel
Salary corresponding with experience and favourable pension conditions. Please include a salary requirement as part of your application
Core responsibilities
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Fundraising and developing revenue streams
Budgeting and bookkeeping
Reporting to funding bodies
Political lobbying
Work with Artistic Director to develop new programmes, membership, infrastructure, and possibilities
Facilitating programmes and events
Secondary responsibilities
Looking after part-time staff and project-based team members
Supporting participants and publics
Communications and PR
Fostering networks and being an ambassador towards the arts and culture field, financial contributors and external actors
Essential Requirements
Strong administrative skills
Strong experience in managing finances including budgeting, accounting, and reporting
Experience of hands-on project management, including coordination, arranging events and other practicalities
Knowledge of communications and PR
Willingness to facilitate programmes and events
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal English and Norwegian
Ability to coordinate and execute work both independently and as part of a small team
Enthusiasm and energy
Desirable Requirements
Understanding of contemporary art, its ecosystem and different publics
PRAKSIS develops creative research across disciplines. Experience from fields outside of the arts, such as research, design etc. is welcomed
Experience of fundraising
Experience of political lobbying
Competency with writing and editing
Previous work experience in a similar position
Enthusiasm and ability to work with diverse groups
Hours
The duties and responsibilities of PRAKSIS’s Daglig Leder are wide-ranging. You will be expected to work hours as are reasonably necessary in order to fulfil your duties and responsibilities. The nature of PRAKSIS’s programmes mean that activity is increased at certain times of the year – for example when residencies are in progress. Because of this, the balance of duties and intensity of work varies, as can the working hours. Any overtime may be taken as time in lieu.
Flexibility
PRAKSIS is a small, active organisation that aims to continue to grow. Currently operating with two core staff members working in close dialogue and sharing responsibility for the organisation. Flexibility in terms of thinking as well as approach to the role is required. The balance of duties may vary over time.
Applications
We encourage everyone who is qualified to apply for a job with us, regardless of age, functional ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background.
To apply, send a one-page application in English or Norwegian explaining how your experience would contribute to PRAKSIS along with your CV and the name and contact details of at least two referees to: office@praksisoslo.org
For further questions, please contact:
Nicholas John Jones, Artistic Director: nicholas@praksisoslo.org +47 41 18 17 21
Charlotte Teyler, Programme Manager: charlotte@praksisoslo.org +47 98 60 03 20
