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Job Call: New Agents Coordinator (freelance)

Dates: February 1 to December 31, 2027

Location: Remote with occasional travel (applicants should be based within GMT−1 to GMT+3)

Mophradat is looking for a coordinator to accompany New Agents, a ten-month (March to December 2027) program bringing together a small group of art professionals from across the Arab world, selected through an open call, to learn, collaborate, and develop a public event together. At a time of immense insecurity and vulnerability, New Agents explores how collectivity, imagination, and hospitality can sustain artistic work and create possibilities for acting together.

The coordinator will work closely with the participants and the Mophradat team, supporting the group’s online process, and help them develop and produce a live public event at the end of the program. This role requires someone attentive to both practical details and human relations, who can help make space for different approaches and support a collective decision-making process. We are looking for someone curious, precise, and with a knowledge and network in the arts in the Arab world and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the program’s schedule and maintain regular communication with the participants, invited guests, and the Mophradat team.
  • Organize online meetings, workshops, and participant-led seminars, including preparing agendas and recording decisions and next steps.
  • Support the group as they navigate different working methods, needs, and expectations.
  • Alongside the Mophradat team, accompany the development of the group’s curatorial proposal, helping turn ideas into a timeline, and production plan.
  • Collaborate with the Mophradat team on the production of the group’s in-person retreat in Athens in July 2027.
  • Follow the preparation and realization of the public event in Brussels, liaising with participants, partners, and the Mophradat team on production needs, logistics, and deadlines.
  • Keep track of relevant documentation, expenses, and production requirements in collaboration with Mophradat.

Requirements

We welcome applications from people with experience coordinating artistic or cultural programs and who have an interest in collective learning and public engagement. Please note that this is not a curatorial position.

Applicants should:

  • Be from and based in the Arab world, and be fluent in Arabic and English.
  • Be able to demonstrate at least seven years of professional experience in arts coordination, cultural production, or similar work.
  • Have experience in collective work and an understanding of its dynamics.
  • Be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills including an ability to manage complex schedules, communications, and overlapping tasks.
  • Be able to work independently and flexibly as part of a small team in a remote capacity.
  • Be available to accompany the full program, attend its scheduled online activities, and travel to Athens and Brussels as needed.

Practical details

Contract dates: February 1 to December 31, 2027, which includes preparation, the ten-month program period, and wrap-up of the New Agents 2027 edition.

Time commitment: This is an online part-time role requiring about three days a week, as well as availability on occasional weekends.

Preliminary travel dates: Brussels for introduction to the program from February 15 to 25; Athens for the group retreat from July 10 to 18; and once again Brussels for the public event from November 28 to December 6.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and location.

How to apply

Please send us a letter (maximum one page) telling us about yourself, explaining what skills you can bring to this role, and detailing some of your experience working with artists and institutions, along with your CV. Your CV should also include your personal details and the names and contacts of two professional references. Please note that AI-generated applications will not be considered.

Applications are only accepted in English.

Please send your application to office@mophradat.org, indicating “New Agents Coordinator” in the subject. The deadline to apply is December 11, and online interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held the following week.