Programme Coordinator

DRAF is seeking a Programme Coordinator who is passionate about developing and delivering an ambitious programme of contemporary art exhibitions, performances and public events in London and across the UK. The Programme Coordinator will work closely with a small, busy team to provide logistical and production support to ensure DRAF’s programme is delivered on time, to budget and to a high standard. The right candidate will also support other aspects of DRAF’s work, including undertaking tours and talks and contributing to funding and audience development strategies.

DRAF is an independent, non-profit organisation for contemporary art in London founded in 2007. It presents an international programme of exhibitions, commissions, performances, discussions and events. Following 10 years of successful programming in its London gallery spaces, DRAF is evolving. The next phase of the organisation will include delivering a UK-wide collaborative programme, continuing to present projects in London and increasing the visibility of a contemporary Collection comprised of over 2,000 works.

How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter (500-750 words) with job title to info@davidrobertsartfoundation.com
Deadline: Monday 2 December 2019, 10am

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Main Duties
Event production

• Overseeing event logistics including booking travel and accommodation as needed
• All aspects of event coordination from inception to delivery
• Researching and writing proposals for potential venues and partners
• Making and keeping track of timelines and production schedules
• Planning hospitality and catering
• Collecting biographies, images and captions
• Organising documentation (video and photography) of events and projects
• Liaising with venues and partners
• Front of House for events

Artistic Programme

• Support Curator to research, organise and realise temporary exhibitions, projects and public events
• Provide logistical organisation, including production and installation quotes
• Assisting with registrar functions as needed to support Registrar
• Liaising with artists about the production and logistics of their work
• Preparing, negotiating and issuing contracts to partner organisations, artists and other third parties
• Assisting in exhibition (de)install alongside technicians
• Assisting in planning exhibition layouts
• Monitor and maintain budgets for exhibitions
• Copy-editing curatorial texts (captions, wall texts)
• To maintain up to date exhibition records
• Conducting collection research to support the programme
• Providing support with funding applications
• Contributing to final reports for funds

Communications and publications

• Assisting with the production of publications, mailings and press releases
• Collecting texts, images and copyright permissions
• Coordinating design of invites and publications
• Liaising with designers and printers
• Copyediting publication texts
• Create communications documents using Photoshop and InDesign

Person Specification
Essential

• Excellent experience of managing and delivering events and projects on time and on budget
• Proven track record of working with budgets and accounts
• Previous experience working with artists to support the production of commissions, exhibitions and performances
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking skills, with the ability to work on more than one project concurrently
• Friendly and proactive team player who responds to challenges with flexibility and positive solutions
• Supportive and professional attitude towards all colleagues and collaboration partners and experience of working in a small team
• Strong interest in contemporary art, including performance
• Ability to operate MS Word, Excel, Mac and Adobe Indesign and Photoshop software

Desirable

• Knowledge of cataloguing, collection management, condition reporting or archival skills Experience of audience development and engagement
• Good design skills