Development And Program Manager

BVDG; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An arts organization in Berlin is seeking an experienced professional to support institutional development by focusing on fundraising and building strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will manage public programming and event execution while facilitating necessary partnerships. Ideal applicants will have several years of experience in the cultural sector, strong organizational abilities, and project management skills. Proficiency in English is essential, with German as a plus. This is an intern position with opportunities for significant impact.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in cultural or arts institution focused on fundraising or program management.
• Success in cultivating partnerships and securing grants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain partnerships for financial support.
• Identify project funding opportunities and lead grant applications.
• Oversee public programming and event execution.

Kenntnisse

Fundraising

Partnership development

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team orientation

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are looking for a skilled professional to support our institutional development with a focus on fundraising and strategic partnerships. In collaboration with the Director, you will help expand our funding base, cultivate partnerships, and ensure that Callie’s remains a sustainable, dynamic space for artists. Additionally, the role involves program direction, overseeing public programming/event series organizationally, financially, and logistically in coordination with the Residency Coordinator and Director.

Responsibilities

• Institutional Development & Fundraising: Establish and maintain partnerships (local, national, and international institutions; funding bodies; commercial galleries) to secure financial support for residencies and programs.
• Identify and pursue project-specific and structural funding opportunities (grants, sponsorships, donor outreach).
• Lead proposal writing, budget drafting, and grant application processes in partnership with the Director and Office Administrator.
• Develop a network of commercial partners and agencies and partners to promote commercial rentals (photo/video shoots, workshops, private events).
• Rentals & Revenue Generation: Develop a network of agencies and partners to promote commercial rentals (photo/video shoots, workshops, private events).

Events & Programming

• Support the development and realization of public programming in collaboration with residents and the Residency Coordinator.
• Oversee the planning and execution of events, providing conceptual, logistical, and on-site leadership for key projects and larger event formats.

Residency Support

• Serve as a resource for residents on project development, conceptualization, and funding strategies.
• Assist the Residency Coordinator in responding to resident inquiries.

Communication, Visibility & Administration

• Support administrative processes related to international residents, including visa support and official correspondence.
• Act as an ambassador for Callie’s by building relationships with art professionals, artists, and the broader cultural community.
• Conduct tours for visitors, curators, students, and other guests in coordination with the Artistic Director and Residency Coordinator.

Profile

• Several years of experience in a cultural or arts institution with a focus on fundraising, development, or program management.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating partnerships and securing grants or sponsorships.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (German proficiency a plus).
• A team-oriented working style and a genuine interest in supporting artists’ practices.

Contact

We will review applications as they come in.

Anstellungsart:

Art des Stellenangebotes:

Intern

Fähigkeiten

• Es ist kein Abschluss erforderlich
• Du beherrscht Englisch