Programme Manager

Programme Manager for Visual Arts

We are looking for a Programme Manager for Visual Arts to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work in an international environment on a once-in-a-lifetime European project. You’ll collaborate with artists of European and global renown.

 
What to expect when working for Trenčín 2026:

  • Project management and implementation of visual arts projects according to the Trenčín 2026 Bid Book

  • Formulation of strategic short- and long-term international projects aligned with the goals of Trenčín 2026

  • Coordination and communication with project teams including internal and external collaborators, key stakeholders, partners, and project consortia (local, regional, national, and international)

  • Communication with project curators, artists, executors, institutions, and other involved partners

  • Management of ongoing projects including timeline creation, budgeting, implementation planning, and collaboration with the communications team, production, and contract preparation

  • Work in the e-grant system, creation and coordination of project plans

  • Maintaining project documentation in compliance with internal regulations and grant/lead partner contract requirements

  • Risk anticipation and management within assigned projects

  • Writing national and international funding applications or supporting documents

  • Close collaboration with the programme department and the wider Trenčín 2026 team

  • Collaboration and communication with the City of Trenčín and Trenčín Self-Governing Region

  • Participation in regular team meetings (small and full team)

  • Attendance at events, business trips, and training as needed

 
Requirements:

  • Master’s degree (2nd level university education)

  • Proven experience in project management, ideally in the cultural or creative industries

  • Education or experience in visual and interdisciplinary arts is an advantage

  • Demonstrable experience in creating and managing project budgets

  • Demonstrable success in writing grant applications

  • Several years of experience in cultural institutions is an advantage

  • Systematic, detail-oriented, proactive approach to all tasks

  • High level of independence

  • Excellent time management and organisational skills

  • Ability to organise work and perform under time pressure

  • Ability to research new funding opportunities and align them with the programme and overall goals of Trenčín 2026

  • Excellent writing skills in both Slovak and English

  • Fluent communication in English

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Willingness to perform daily work in Trenčín

  • Willingness to work weekends during events

 
What we offer:

  • Option for occasional remote or home-office work

  • Opportunities to travel for work, including to other European Capitals of Culture

  • Office located in the city centre of Trenčín

  • Work laptop and phone

  • Organisational environment that embraces these values:

    • Awakening curiosity

    • Bringing fresh perspectives

    • Connecting Trenčín with Europe

    • Creating for everyone

    • Acting responsibly

 
Salary:

  • €1700 gross/month

  • Full-time position

 
Start date:

Immediately or by July 15, 2025 at the latest

 
Your application must include:

  • A CV in Slovak or English (PDF format)

  • Consent to personal data processing

  • A motivation letter in Slovak or English (max 1 A4 page, PDF format)

 

Send your application by June 10, 2025 to hr@trencin2026.eu. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.

For more information on how we process personal data, visit: https://www.trencin2026.sk/gdpr

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