Closing date: 13-07-2023.
1646 is an Art Space for contemporary art in the center of The Hague with a strong international and experimental program.
For nineteen years, 1646 has supported the production of new work by emerging and established artists. The core of our activities is to provide a broader insight into artistic practice. This results in consistent programming of solo exhibitions and completing a series of fringe activities that gives the audience a deeper insight into the creative process and the influences behind the work. The peripheral activities include lectures, residencies, performances and international projects.
Working with the 1646 team is fun and diverse, due to the different activities of the organization. You come into contact with artists and the extensive international network of 1646. In addition, we are jointly responsible for the successful realization of the exhibitions.
The function
1646 consists of a small team. Within your responsibility for communication and PR you will work closely with the team, supporting them as a mouthpiece for communicating all activities. Because it is a support function, it requires flexibility and different skills that vary by project and situation.
Tasks
– Further develop the existing communication strategy
– Coordination of campaigns
– Monitoring the communication budget
– Press editing
– Text writing
– Keep website
– Keep contact file
– Track social media
– Interviews with artists
– Keep digital and physical archive
– Maintaining contact with artists, team and third parties
– Approaching and welcoming groups and press
– Assistance during public events
Job requirements
You have experience in the cultural sector, specifically within contemporary visual art, where work experience within The Hague is seen as an advantage. You can convert complex information into lively, attractive language. You are a social and responsible team player. You are proactive, energetic, motivated, enthusiastic to start a conversation with the press, artists and visitors. You are flexible, have an open attitude and the capacity to improvise.
You have experience working in a team. You are completely at home in the world of social media, PR and communication. You speak fluent Dutch and English and are good at writing in both languages. You can work organized when it comes to administration and you are good at monitoring communication budgets. You are preferably skilled with WordPress, Mailchimp, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat.
The activities at 1646 require some flexibility in working hours, because some events take place in the evening or weekend, which is why we prefer candidates who live in The Hague or the surrounding area.
Fee and duration
This initially concerns a one-year salaried employment contract for 24 hours a week, with flexible employability during openings and events. If satisfied on both sides, there is the possibility of extension. The start date of the contract is August 21, 2023.
Depending on your knowledge and experience, your gross monthly wages are classified between € 1,280.61 and € 1,472.58 ( excluding holiday allowance ). In accordance with the Directive on the function and pay building of the presentation institutions for visual arts of De Zaak Nu.
To apply
Send your CV and a motivation of up to one A4 to Rianne Zijderveld by e-mail no later than Thursday 13 July 2023 rz@1646.nl o.v.v. “ Communication and PR ”. On the basis of the letters submitted, a selection is made of candidates who are invited for an initial round of interviews. This will take place July 17, 2023.
The vacancy is open to everyone, with equal suitability, preference is given to the candidate who strengthens diversity within the organization.
Contact
Do you have any questions? Please contact 1646 via rz@1646.nl.
