We are looking for a new talent to join our team as a project and communication manager, responsible for the development of cultural diplomacy projects based on collaborations with partner institutions, in the field of the visual arts and public diplomacy. 

Job description:

As the communication manager, together with the team, he/she elaborates the Communication Strategy of the Polish Institute Brussels. She/he acts as the Community Manager on Social Media of the Institute (Tweeter, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube). She/he updates the website of the Institute.

As the project manager (in the filed of the visual arts and public diplomacy) he/she develops, by conducting relevant research, coordinates, and implements projects, in line with the priorities and guidelines set in the Polish Institute’s annual program. He/She maintains and develops a network of partners and controls the budget and the administration of the projects that he/she carries out. He/She coordinates the events being part of his/her projects.

Candidate profile:

• You have a master’s degree in Art, Cultural Studies, Communication, European Studies, Public Relations, or comparable
• You have 1-3 years’ experience in project management in the fields of: visual arts, literature, history, public diplomacy, or comparable
• You have excellent writing skills,
• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques,
• You have a very good knowledge of Social Media practices,
• You have a good knowledge of WordPress,
• You are able to work independently as well as collaborate on collective projects
• Your language skills enable you to work easily in a multilingual environment: therefore you are a fluent Polish, French and Dutch speaker, good knowledge of English is an additional asset,
• You have good knowledge of the cultural institutions in Belgium and/or Luxembourg, an interest in Polish cultural scene will be highly valued.

Recruitment terms and conditions:

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract of 6 month with a possibility of extension (expected start of work: April 2021).

Working hours: 38 h/week, from Monday to Friday

Qualified candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter to bruksela@instytutpolski.pl until 28th of February 2021. The interviews are planned to be conducted in March 2021.