Art Initiative Program Procedure and Promotion Assistant

Job vacancy

Application Status: Actively Recruiting
Reference code: TSOSJ/HR/EC/AIP/02/24
Application Deadline: 17 Nov, 2024
Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you passionate about promoting art? Are you skilled in sales, marketing, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds? Do you want to make a difference by supporting young artists and their work on both a local and international stage? Does it sound like we’re talking about you… Keep reading!
Who You Are
  • Proficient in promoting art to diverse audiences, with a passion for developing effective promotion and marketing strategies.
  • Organised and motivated to achieve promotion goals, with confidence in an office setting and a creative approach.
  • You exhibit strong attention to detail.
  • Strong English and writing abilities.
  • You go to sleep at night envisioning an inspiring art program that captivates students, visitors, and the surrounding communities.
  • Strong skills in team coordination and collaboration.
What you’ll do
  • Oversee art promotion and visibility across three campuses.
  • Manage artwork orders, coordinating all logistics for delivery, and maintain organised records.
  • Collaborate with the Academic and Marketing teams to produce and distribute artist statements and promotional materials.
  • Oversee the art gallery’s orders logistics, ensuring secure packaging and timely delivery of artworks.
  • Liaising with visitors on matters regarding to Art Initiative Program’s promotion.
  • Work hand in hand with the Marketing team in ensuring all art found in the website are UpToDate and reflects the student’s talents.
  • Work together in a team delegating tasks to our CSY volunteers.
  • Play an important role in the promotion of student-created artworks locally and internationally to cultivate a supportive network.
  • Coordinate and participate in exhibitions, fairs, and events to showcase and raise funds from the students’ artworks.
  • Review and enforce art procedures to ensure team adherence, fostering an environment that strongly supports student artwork and the growth of the Art Initiative Program.
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase financial support for student artwork, including digital marketing, in-person promotions, and internal art exhibitions.
  • Ensuring all Art displays around the organisation are well kept and in good condition.
  • Liaise with the Experience and Culture Manager to ensure smooth operations and accurate record-keeping.
What we’re looking for
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Fine Arts, Business, or a related field from a reputable institution.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills with demonstrated experience in, Adobe InDesign., Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook.
  • Proven experience in sales, marketing, or art promotion, with knowledge of both local and international markets. At least one year of sales and marketing experience is an advantage.
  • An energetic and friendly attitude with the ability to be flexible, patient, personable, reliable and easy going.
  • Strong inter-personal and communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
  • Strong time management skills with previous experience managing a small team is an advantage

Why us?
  • An opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
  • A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
  • Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
  • Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).
  • Safe and reliable transport to and from school.

Interested in applying?

If you feel you meet the criteria for this position, please fill out the application form and upload your completed form along with your CV and cover letter to the form on this page.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any further questions you can head to our FAQ page or contact recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz.

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