Capability Building Programs Coordinator

421 Arts Campus

Posted on 27 Feb

Experience

1 - 3 Years

Education

Bachelor of Arts(Arts&Humanities)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Program Coordination
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of multiple capability building programs running concurrently.

Maintain detailed program timelines and track milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations.

Liaise with mentors, facilitators, jurors, and consultants to ensure smooth scheduling and communication.

Support onboarding processes, including contracts, documentation, and participant orientation.


Exhibition and Cross-Department Liaison
Coordinate with Communications, Learning, and Production teams for exhibitions, showcases, or presentations emerging from capability building programs.

Ensure internal timelines are aligned between program outputs and exhibition requirements.

Facilitate the preparation of exhibition-related materials including participant information, interpretive texts, production details, and marketing assets.


Public Program Coordination
Liaise with the Programs team to coordinate talks, workshops, panels, and public activations connected to capability building participants or open calls.

Ensure participant involvement in public programs is integrated into overall program planning.


Administration and Reporting
Manage contracts, documentation, and budget tracking in coordination with Finance and Administration.

Maintain accurate databases and program archives.

Support open call logistics, application tracking, and jury coordination.

Prepare internal updates, briefing notes, and post-program reports.


Partner and Sector Engagement
Serve as a coordination point between 421 Arts Campus and external partners and collaborators.

Maintain awareness of contemporary art discourse and sector developments in the UAE.

Track relevant initiatives and peer programs that inform 421 s capability building work.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational background in arts or humanities preferred.

1 - 3 years of experience in arts administration, cultural project coordination, or program management.

Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.

Clear written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic are required.

Familiarity with the UAE contemporary art ecosystem and its key stakeholders.

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421 Arts Campus

421 Arts Campus is an independent platform dedicated to emerging artists and creative practitioners in the UAE and across the region. A site for research, learning and experimentation, 421 provides a nurturing environment for emergent creative practices and those who want to harness the arts as an agent for social inquiry and transformation.

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