Cultural Event Manager

Responsibilities:

1. Organizing ITI’s Major International Events

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of ITI’s existing flagship events, including: World Theatre Day Celebrations, International Dance Day Celebrations, ITI World Congress and its affiliated cultural activities, and other cultural and educational projects organized by the ITI General Secretariat GS.

• Oversee all event logistics, communication, and execution before, during, and after the events.

• Ensure smooth collaboration with ITI Centres, partners, and stakeholders for successful event implementation.



2. Designing and Developing New Cultural Projects

• Develop new performing arts projects and cultural initiatives that align with ITI’s mission to promote the performing arts, intercultural dialogue, and peace.

• Strengthen relationships between ITI GS, ITI Centres, and ITI partners through collaborative cultural projects. Co-organize innovative artistic and cultural events with local and international organizations.

• Foster engagement and exchanges with the local performing arts community in Shanghai and China.



3. Expanding ITI’s Educational Initiatives

• Explore and organize performing arts education projects and events, leveraging the international resources of ITI and the ITI/UNESCO Network for Higher Education in the Performing Arts.

• Build partnerships with universities, educational institutions, and performing arts academies to promote cultural learning and artistic exchange.

4. Promotion and Public Engagement

• Work closely with the ITI General Secretariat team to promote and publicize ITI events for maximum visibility and audience engagement.

• Develop and implement marketing strategies, including digital outreach and media coordination.

• Maintain strong communication with ITI’s international network to ensure broad participation in events.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a passionate, highly organized, and internationally-minded professional who meets the following criteria:

Language & Location

• A foreign national currently living and working in China.

• Excellent proficiency in English or French (spoken and written).

• Ability to communicate in Chinese (at least a basic level).



Background & Experience

• Performing arts background (e.g., artist, director, arts administrator, arts manager, cultural producer, etc.).

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cultural event management, arts administration, or a related field.

• A higher education degree in performing arts, cultural management, or a relevant discipline.



Skills

• Strong project management and administrative skills.

• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong team collaboration.

• Experience in organizing cultural events is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).