Deputy Director Public Arts Trust of India
Location:
Based in Jaipur/ Jodhpur Application Deadline:
Midnight, Sunday, 27th July Working Pattern:
Full-time (6 days/week) 2nd and 4th Saturdays off each month Full-Time, Reporting to Director & Founding Chairwoman
PATI is seeking a visionary and experienced
Deputy Director
to lead programming, operations, and partnerships across its centres in Jaipur and 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 Director and 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.
Detailed Responsibilities
1. Programme Leadership and Development
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Support the Director in conceptualisation, planning, and delivery of all exhibitions, public programmes, workshops, artist residencies, and events at PATI s Exhibitions and Learning Centre in Jaipur and the Learning and Research Centre in Jodhpur.
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Work closely with the Director and PATI s curatorial team to ensure the programmes are innovative, experimental, and responsive to both local and global conversations in the arts.
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Manage programmes related to professional development opportunities, community engagement, workshops and other events in line with PATI s organisational vision, mission and aims.
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Ensure that all programmes serve diverse audiences and reflect PATI s commitment to inclusivity, access, and excellence.
2. Communication and Public Engagement
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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.
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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.
3. Programme Quality and Standards
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Implement comprehensive quality control measures across all PATI programmes to ensure that each event, residency, festival, and exhibition upholds the organisation s highest artistic, curatorial, and operational standards.
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Monitor implementation closely to maintain consistency in audience experience, accessibility, and impact.
4. Operational Planning and Execution
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Develop comprehensive operational plans and timelines for all major initiatives, including the annual Jaipur Art Week and Jodhpur Arts Week.
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Oversee and coordinate internal resources to ensure the successful and timely delivery of all programme components.
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Anticipate and address operational challenges proactively, ensuring solutions are creative, effective, and aligned with PATI s goals.
5. Evaluation
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In collaboration with the Exhibitions & Programmes Manager, Assistant Curators, and the Operations and Finance Coordinator, develop structured evaluation frameworks for all programming activity.
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Facilitate open forums, stakeholder feedback sessions, and community consultations to inform programme design and continuous improvement.
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Ensure that thorough, data-driven evaluation reports are produced for internal learning, board reporting, and funder communication.
6. Team Leadership
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Manage, mentor, and provide strategic leadership to the programme, curatorial, operations, and communications teams.
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Conduct regular staff performance reviews, and support professional development across departments.
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Foster an organisational culture that prioritises collaboration, inclusion, and accountability
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Serve as a key point of contact between the wider team and senior leadership, ensuring alignment across functions.
7. Fundraising, Grant Management and Donor Engagement
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Research and identify prospective donors, trusts, foundations, and partners whose ethos aligns with PATI s mission.
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Support the Director in preparing compelling funding proposals and pitches.
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Collaborate with the Operations and Finance Coordinator to ensure all internal processes for grants are compliant and timely reporting is submitted.
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Liaise with the Marketing Team to ensure that funders are appropriately credited and acknowledged across all platforms and communications.
8. Marketing, Branding, and Digital Strategy
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Lead the Marketing and Social Media Team to ensure timely, accurate, and compelling content aligned with PATI s programming and branding strategy.
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Ensure consistent application of PATI s brand identity across all platforms, campaigns, and public communications.
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Review monthly engagement analytics and reports, using insights to adapt and grow PATI s digital audience and deepen public engagement.
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Report directly to the Founding Chairwoman on communications performance and strategic outcomes.
9. Strategic Partnerships and VIP Relations
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Build and manage strategic brand and institutional partnerships that support PATI s mission and programming.
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Cultivate long-term relationships with cultural organisations, patrons, and institutional allies across India and internationally.
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Oversee the management of PATI s VIP and relationship databases in coordination with the Marketing Team, ensuring up-to-date and effective communications with all key stakeholders.
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Lead on the planning and delivery of VIP events in consultation with the Founding Chairwoman, ensuring seamless guest experiences and strengthening stakeholder relationships through meaningful engagement.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
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8 10 years of leadership experience in arts management, cultural programming, or a related field.
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Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
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Strong track record in fundraising, partnership development, and donor stewardship.
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Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for cultural initiatives.
Desired Skills
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
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Deep understanding of contemporary art and cultural ecosystems, especially in India.
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Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
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Comfortable in public-facing roles and collaborative leadership settings
