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Director

The Director is responsible for stewarding Callie’s, a non-profit artist residency in Berlin. The role encompasses strategic planning, budgeting, fundraising, and running the day-to-day operations on-site, including overseeing a small team of staff members. The Director will collaborate closely with the Artistic Director and the Deputy Director. The ideal candidate is a great communicator, is comfortable taking initiative and working independently and collaboratively, has experience managing staff, and is fair, thoughtful, and energetic. This role is permanent, full-time (40/hours a week), and in-person.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership and Institutional Development

• Lead the institution’s strategic direction, aligning with its mission.

• Develop and implement a strategic plan detailing objectives and budgets.

• Establish partnerships and collaborations that enhance Callie’s program resources.

Budgeting and Fundraising:

• Oversee the institution’s economic sustainability by identifying, securing, and maintaining funding sources, focusing on creating a sustainable future for the residency in a transitional funding climate.

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies.

• Manage budgets and prepare annual budget projections in partnership with the Office Manager.

Operations:

• Manage the institution’s day-to-day operations in collaboration with the deputy director.

• Provide strong leadership to the team of approximately 4 employees, conducting regular performance reviews (with the support of the deputy director).

• Recruit team members when necessary.

• Oversee the institution’s communications, including written and visual content, ensuring they align with Callie’s ethos.

Residency:

• Oversee the residency application selection process, including managing other readers.

• Ensure the program maintains the highest standards in artist selection.

Visibility and communications:

• Speak at public and private events.

• Build relationships with art industry professionals, artists, and the wider cultural community.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Proven experience in fundraising, team management, and leadership.

• Exceptional communication, writing, and editing skills in English (native-level preferred).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, and delegate.

• Experience working with artists.

• Budget management and financial planning skills.

• Strong network in contemporary art.

We are looking for a fair, thoughtful, and dynamic person who is closely aligned with our mission.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in publishing, editing, writing, or someone with a natural talent for language.

• Experience working in a non-profit, such as a museum, residency program, or other initiative.

• Basic proficiency in German is desirable.

Deadline for receipt of applications:

Friday, January 31st at 10am CET to work [​at​] callies.berlin. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; interviews will begin the week of January 27, 2025.

This listing will remain active until the position is filled.