Assistant Manager Outreach , Communications and Events

Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, New Delhi, invites applications for the post of Assistant Manager, Outreach, Communications & Events. The role will help take the Kendra's productions, performances and programmes to wider audiences, including the youth and children, and will lead the planning and delivery of its in-house and outdoor events.

Productions, performances and events

• Coordinate the staging of the Kendra's in-house dance-dramas and annual programmes, as well as touring and special performances
• Execute music and dance festivals, concerts, baithaks, lecture-demonstrations and workshops in Indian classical and folk art forms
• Create performance platforms for students and alumni of the College of Music & Dance
• Oversee venue operations for Jhankar, the Multipurpose Hall and the Open Air Lawn/Theatre
• Coordinate with gurus, artists, production teams and vendors; prepare and monitor event budgets; lead on-ground execution

Outreach, partnerships and communications

• Build new and returning audiences through outreach to schools, colleges and communities, with a special focus on introducing people to the Indian classical arts
• Plan and deliver communications across digital, social media, print and on-ground channels
• Develop CSR partnerships, sponsorships, grants and collaborations with cultural bodies, government agencies, embassies and corporate foundations
• Strengthen relationships with patrons, donors and the Kendra's alumni network, and handle media and public relations
• Document events, track audience reach and engagement, and prepare reports for the management, the Trust and funding partners.

Preferred candidate profile

• 7 to 8 years of hands-on experience in outreach, partnerships and fundraising, and communications, event management, preferably in the arts, culture or non-profit sector
• Bachelor's degree in arts management, event management, mass communication, business administration or a related field; a postgraduate degree or diploma in arts/cultural management or mass communication is preferred
• Genuine interest in, and understanding of, Indian classical music, dance and cultural heritage
• Ability to handle multiple events simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong skills in vendor negotiation, partner relationships, and sponsorship and grant mobilisation; familiarity with CSR norms and proposal writing is a major advantage
• Fluency in English and Hindi; read, write, and Speak
• Proficiency in MS Office, digital communication platforms, CRM and event management tools
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and festival seasons

Perks and benefits