Deputy Director – Public Arts Trust of India

Location: Based in Jaipur/ Jodhpur
Working Pattern: Full-time (6 days/week) 2nd and 4th Saturdays off each month

Role Type: 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.

Role Responsibilities Overview

Programme Leadership and Development

• 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.
• 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.
• Manage programmes related to professional development opportunities, community engagement, workshops and other events in line with PATI’s organisational vision, mission and aims.
• Ensure that all programmes serve diverse audiences and reflect PATI’s commitment to inclusivity, access, and excellence.

Communication and Public Engagement

• 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.
• 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.

Programme Quality and Standards

• 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.
• Monitor implementation closely to maintain consistency in audience experience, accessibility, and impact.

Operational Planning and Execution

• Develop comprehensive operational plans and timelines for all major initiatives, including the annual Jaipur Art Week and Jodhpur Arts Week.
• Oversee and coordinate internal resources to ensure the successful and timely delivery of all programme components.
• Anticipate and address operational challenges proactively, ensuring solutions are creative, effective, and aligned with PATI’s goals.

Team Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and provide strategic leadership to the programme, curatorial, operations, and communications teams.
• Conduct regular staff performance reviews, and support professional development across departments.
• Foster an organisational culture that prioritises collaboration, inclusion, and accountability
• Serve as a key point of contact between the wider team and senior leadership, ensuring alignment across functions.

For the detailed role responsibilities, please visit the website linked below

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 8–10 years of leadership experience in arts management, cultural programming, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong track record in fundraising, partnership development, and donor stewardship.
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting for cultural initiatives.

Desired Skills

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Deep understanding of contemporary art and cultural ecosystems, especially in India.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable in public-facing roles and collaborative leadership settings.

Please send the following to inquiries@publicartstrustofindia.org with the subject line:
Application: Deputy Director

• Your CV
• A cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and motivation for joining PATI

Only applications that follow this format will be considered.

Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday, 31st August

For any queries, write to inquiries@publicartstrustofindia.org or visit the website linked below