Assistant Mgr/Mgr/Senior Mgr/Assistant Dir, Performing Arts (Music)

[What the role is]

You will be involved in the development of the performing arts landscape with a focus on the music sector in Singapore. supporting the growth of music professionals and organisations to create quality work and programmes, engage new audiences locally and internationally, and support their continued professional development.

[What you will be working on]

• Develop and implement key strategies and initiatives to develop the music sector, working in partnership with stakeholders; monitor their progress and evaluate outcomes and impact.
• Tap on resources available to NAC and partners, including other government agencies, to achieve NAC’s goals and outcomes for the music sector.
• Administer NAC’s various assistance schemes, including grants, arts spaces, and other developmental platforms.
• Assess grant applications, monitor and evaluate grant application outcomes.
• Cultivate strong networks with a wide range of stakeholders within the music sector.
• [For Assistant Director role] Provide relevant and timely advice and support to musicians, music groups and companies.

Interested applicants are to submit resume and one-page write-up on your interest and involvement in the arts.

[What we are looking for]

• Preferably 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of a range of music genres; in particular, an understanding of the local and international classical and/or contemporary music sector would be an advantage. Prior music industry experience would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt to changing contexts.
• Track record of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills such as empathy, persuasion, and negotiation.
• Meticulous and organised, with a process-oriented working style and adept at project management.