DEPUTY DIRECTOR – Public Arts Trust of India

Location: Based in Jodhpur
Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday, 22nd March
Working Pattern: Full-time (6 days/week) with 2nd and 4th Saturdays off each month

Role Type: Full-Time, Reporting to Founding Chairwoman

PATI is seeking a visionary and experienced Deputy Director to lead programming, operations, and partnerships in Jodhpur. The role involves strategic oversight of year-round exhibitions, residencies, festivals, and community engagement, ensuring excellence across all public-facing initiatives. You’ll manage a multidisciplinary team, develop key partnerships, support fundraising, and shape communications strategy, all while working closely with the Founding Chairwoman to bring PATI’s mission to life.

Ideal candidates will bring 8–10 years of leadership experience in the arts or cultural sector, with proven skills in team management, stakeholder engagement, and programme delivery.

Programme Leadership and Development

• Support the Founding Chairwoman in conceptualisation, planning, and delivery of all exhibitions, public programmes, workshops, artist residencies, and events at the PATI Learning and Research Centre in Jodhpur.
• Work closely with the PATI’s curatorial team to ensure the programmes are innovative, experimental, and responsive to both local and global conversations in the arts.
• Manage programmes related to professional development opportunities, community engagement, workshops and other events in line with PATI’s organisational vision, mission and aims.
• Ensure that all programmes serve diverse audiences and reflect PATI’s commitment to inclusivity, access, and excellence.

Communication and Public Engagement

• Oversee the creation and dissemination of all exhibition texts, event descriptions, public talks, and presentations, ensuring that all content is composed in language that is clear, engaging, and accessible to diverse audiences.
• Ensure PATI’s programming and curatorial voice is consistently and effectively communicated across all platforms and to all stakeholders, including artists, partners, funders, and the general public.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 8–10 years of leadership experience in arts management, cultural programming, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong track record in fundraising, partnership development, and donor stewardship.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for cultural initiatives.

Desired Skills

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Deep understanding of contemporary art and cultural ecosystems, especially in India.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable in public-facing roles and collaborative leadership settings.

Please send the following to [email protected] with the subject line: “Application: Deputy Director”
• Your CV
• A cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and motivation for joining PATI

Only applications that follow this format will be considered.

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