WHY join us?
Matchbox is Mothership’s newly-launched creative space with a social purpose. It is an expression of our desire to contribute to the local community beyond the online space.
We call it Matchbox, with the hope that this 2000-square-foot blackbox space will ignite many small fires within and among aspiring creative, artistic, and media talents, and become part of their creative journeys.
Our colleagues and our audiences are at the heart of all that we do. We strive to build and preserve a people-centred culture with a focus on personal development and professional growth.
WHAT is this role about?
As Curator, you will oversee programming, project management, and marketing for Matchbox.
Creative leadership
- Defining and developing Matchbox’s target audience(s) and use case(s)
- Spotting creative ideas and trends, and building relationships with current and emerging talents across art forms and media
- Building Matchbox’s identity and value proposition through programmes and initiatives
Project management
- Planning, managing, and executing Matchbox programmes and events
- Coordinating with and managing key stakeholders (landlords, vendors, colleagues, etc.)
- Overseeing venue and equipment upkeep and maintenance
Business
- Marketing and pitching Matchbox and its programmes to potential clients and sponsors, as well as to key target audiences
- Ensuring Matchbox’s financial and environmental sustainability
WHO should consider?
This is a mid-level role that reports to the Head of Commercial. We are looking for someone with minimally three years’ experience in arts management, events management, venue management, and/or marketing and partnerships.
If you are someone who:
- Possesses an eye for detail and is able to think on your feet
- Has experience organising creative (including visual, literary, and/or performing arts) programmes
- Has experience managing studio renovation work and equipment procurement
- Has experience with live production, including handling of tech and audiovisual systems and equipment (bonus)
- Loves meeting and speaking with people
- Has a desire and vision for engaging and impacting audiences through events and programmes
... we’d love for you to be part of our team!
HOW do you go about applying?
If you are interested in speaking with us, email your resume (in PDF form) to [email protected]. Please include "Career Application – Curator (Matchbox)" in the subject line.
If you wish – and this will be a huge bonus – you could also send us a presentation deck (no more than 7 slides) or a video (no longer than 1 minute) to share with us more about yourself.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.