Jobsplus Permit Number: 285/2023
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To disseminate information on national funding and investment programmes to operators in the sectors including media promotion of ACM initiatives as instructed by Senior Manager Communications.
- To act as the ACM's client intermediaries, meeting stakeholders, follow up on projects and organisational support requirements and needs of stakeholders and generally act as the direct service providers towards the various needs of the sectoral stakeholders for which the ACM is responsible.
- To interact directly with artists, arts organisations, creative professionals and other stakeholders via phone, the internet, email, or in person and to address directly their individual business/developmental issues and support them with any queries that are forwarded to the Council.
- To document all queries and recommendations on the ACM database.
- To refer any queries, projects and ideas discussed during brokerage sessions to ACM staff or third parties and follow up accordingly.
- To carry out in depth discussions with individual operators so that there is a greater understanding of the needs and operations of the particular creative and cultural sectors.
- To facilitate networking amongst cultural professionals and broker communication with national agencies supporting business development.
- To ensure that artists and other creative professionals know about specific opportunities for exposure and/or growth.
- Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations for ACM Communications department together with the Senior Manager Communications.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers and any other supplier/s as needed.
- Procure quotes as needed.
- Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs.
- To participate in networking sessions and/or any other happenings organised by the Council or other entities as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- A recognised Master’s degree at MQF Level 7 or higher recognised comparable qualification in Entrepreneurship, Cultural/Arts Management, Music, Communications or relevant areas plus two (2) years relevant work experience.
OR
- A recognised Bachelor’s qualifications at MQF Level 6, or an appropriate, recognised, comparable qualification in in Entrepreneurship, Cultural/Arts Management, Music, Communications or relevant areas, plus six (6) years relevant work experience.
AND
- Proven track record of working the Cultural Sector;
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in Maltese and English;
- Knowledge of the cultural and creative sectors;
- Excellent networker;
- General awareness of office procedures and knowledge of Governments Procurement Regulations;
- Strong organisational and administrative skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills;
- Demonstrated ability to observe and acquire new skills pertaining to external and internal communication skills;
- A creative mindset and the ability to work well under pressure, completing tasks efficiently, and handling tight deadlines;
- A commitment to customer service and quality management
Applications
Interested applicants are required to send a motivation letter together with a CV and copies of certificates to vacancies.acm@artscouncil.mt
Closing date for applications is 23rd April 2023 at noon.
Eligible applicants will be asked to sit for a selection interview.
