Manager - Marker Space Cultural Program Qiddiya Investment Company

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Posted 4 hrs ago

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose

Lead the development and delivery of interactive maker space programs focused on crafts, creativity, and hands-on cultural experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Experience Development

  • Design hands-on, interactive maker space programs aligned with cultural themes
  • Develop workshops, demonstrations, and creative experiences for different audiences
  • Ensure diversity and accessibility of creative offerings

Artisan & Facilitator Management

  • Identify and onboard artisans, creators, and facilitators
  • Manage schedules, participation, and delivery of workshops
  • Ensure quality and consistency across all sessions

Operational Readiness & Setup

  • Ensure readiness of maker spaces, including tools, materials, and safety measures
  • Coordinate with Operations and FM for setup and maintenance of spaces
  • Manage resource planning and replenishment

Program Delivery & Visitor Engagement

  • Oversee delivery of workshops and interactive sessions
  • Ensure high levels of participation and engagement
  • Maintain safety and quality during all activities

Performance Monitoring

  • Track participation rates and engagement levels
  • Adjust workshop offerings based on demand and feedback

Key Success Metrics

  • Participation in workshops
  • Engagement levels
  • Quality of experience
  • Deliver asset operating budget

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Experience in creative programming or workshops
  • Understanding of crafts, making, or cultural production
  • Facilitation and coordination skills

Desired Candidate Profile

- 5 8+ years of experience, with a strong background in creative programming, workshop delivery, or hands-on cultural and educational experiences

- Proven experience designing and delivering interactive, hands-on programs, workshops, or maker space activities

- Strong understanding of creative disciplines, such as crafts, design, traditional making, or cultural production

- Ability to develop engaging, accessible experiences for diverse audience groups (families, youth, adults)

- Experience working with:

o Artisans and craftspeople

o Creative practitioners and facilitators

- Ability to identify, onboard, and manage workshop facilitators and contributors

- Experience coordinating multiple facilitators delivering parallel sessions

- Proven ability to deliver interactive experiences in public-facing environments

- Experience managing high visitor engagement environments with continuous participation

- Strong facilitation and communication skills to engage audiences directly

- Experience managing environments involving:

o Tools, materials, and equipment

o Hands-on participation by visitors

- Strong awareness of health, safety, and risk management in workshop environments

- Ability to ensure safe, controlled, and well-supervised delivery of activities

- Experience managing physical creative spaces or studios, including setup, layout, and flow

- Ability to plan and manage materials, inventory, and resource usage

- Experience coordinating space utilization for multiple simultaneous activities

- Experience in:

o Maker spaces, innovation labs, or creative hubs

o Museums, cultural institutions, or interactive exhibitions

o Festivals or public engagement programs

- Exposure to traditional crafts or cultural making practices is highly preferred

Company Industry

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Keywords

  • Manager - Marker Space Cultural Program

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Qiddiya Investment Company

Qiddiya is a pioneering development located just outside Riyadh, designed to become Saudi Arabia s leading destination for entertainment, sports, and culture. As part of the Kingdom s Vision 2030 initiative, the project aims to diversify the economy and enhance quality of life through large-scale, sustainable infrastructure and unique visitor experiences. Spanning over 360 square kilometers, Qiddiya will feature everything from a Formula 1-grade motor racing circuit and major sports venues to theme parks, performance spaces, and nature-based attractions. The scale and complexity of the project offer professionals a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most ambitious urban developments in the world. We are building more than a leisure destination we are creating a new economic sector and community from the ground up. With construction underway and key milestones approaching, we re hiring talent across multiple disciplines to help bring this vision to life. If you re looking to work on projects that combine innovation, scale, and long-term national impact, Qiddiya presents a unique career opportunity.

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