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Job Offer: European Project Manager

Circusnext

Job Offer

The circusnext association is looking for an administrative manager

Created on the initiative of the French Ministry of Culture during the Year of Circus Arts in 2001-2002, the circusnext association identifies and supports emerging circus artists with singular writing styles. For over 20 years, circusnext has helped to identify around a hundred outstanding companies who have made their mark on the sector and contributed to the recognition and influence of contemporary circus in France and Europe.

The core of circusnext's activity revolves around the management and coordination of circusnext Platform, an ambitious European programme to identify and support emerging contemporary circus artists.This programme, which has been co-funded for several years by the European Commission, is run in cooperation with 25 cultural structures (creation and/or distribution venues, festivals, etc.) in 15 countries.

Circusnext's activities are supported by a team of 6 permanent employees, around ten collaborators, an extensive French, European and international network, and a community of excellent artists.

Desired Profile

Master's degree (or equivalent experience) with confirmed initial experience in coordinating and managing European projects co-financed by the European Commission.

Skills

Beyond technical skills, we are looking for a committed person who will contribute to ensuring the engagement and enthusiasm of current and future European partners for the 'circusnext platform' project and who will:

  • Be comfortable in contact and dialogue with different types of stakeholders and have a sense of diplomacy.
  • Have a synthesis mind.
  • Be autonomous.
  • Be rigorous and detail-oriented.
  • Work in a team and cooperate.

Knowledge and Interests

  • An interest in artistic creation in the performing arts and interculturality is desired.
  • Knowledge of the issues in the creation and production processes in the performing arts is a plus.

Practical Information

  • Application deadline: 26 June 2024.
  • Interviews on 4 and 5 July 2024.

Please send a CV in French and a cover letter in both French and English to: recrutement@circusnext.eu

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