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1 position(s).

Do you want to be responsible for public art while simultaneously developing Falun's cultural life?

The Culture and Leisure Administration is seeking a Culture Secretary who combines specialist expertise in art with a broad commitment to cultural development. Here, you will have a varied role where you both manage the municipality's art treasures and create new opportunities for cultural life in close collaboration with associations, organizations, and other actors.

The role is both strategic and operational. You lead projects, contribute expert knowledge, and drive processes from idea to finished result.

Responsibilities

The role includes:

• being responsible for the municipality's art collection through inventory, documentation, communication, care, placement, purchase, and loan to the municipality's operations,
• being responsible for and further developing the municipality's exhibition activities,
• project managing artistic design assignments for new, renovation, and extension projects in accordance with Falun Municipality's one-percent rule for public art,
• providing qualified support and advice within public art,
• monitoring developments in the art and culture sector,
• initiating, coordinating, and driving cultural development projects,
• stimulating local cultural life through close collaboration with cultural associations, study associations, and other cultural actors,
• processing and distributing grants to associations and organizations according to current guidelines,
• contributing to the development of cultural and creative industries in collaboration with other parts of the municipality,
• participating in relevant networks and working groups and, when relevant, applying for external project funds.

The role is broad and varied, requiring you to enjoy switching between specialist assignments, project management, development work, qualified case processing, and practical work related to cultural activities.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• relevant higher education or university degree in fields such as art history, cultural administration, cultural heritage management, fine arts, or equivalent,
• good knowledge of contemporary art and the ability to combine historical and contemporary art perspectives,
• experience in qualified work with exhibitions as well as management and care of public art and art collections,
• experience in independent administrative case processing as well as driving projects and development work within a broad range of different cultural areas,
• very good ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who thrives in an independent role where you are responsible for driving issues from idea to implementation. You are structured and have a good ability to plan, prioritize, and create order in a role with many parallel processes.

You communicate clearly and adapt your message to the recipient and situation. Through a listening and professional approach, you contribute to good collaboration with colleagues and external actors, where different perspectives and competencies are valued.

You take initiative and drive the work forward by identifying opportunities and turning ideas into action. At the same time, you have good judgment and the ability to make well-considered prioritizations based on the organization's goals, quality, and available resources.

To succeed in the role, you need to be able to combine clear specialist expertise in art with an interest in working broadly with cultural development. You contribute with your specialist expertise while maintaining a holistic perspective and working for the long-term development of the organization.

Desirable Qualifications

It is meritorious if you have:

• experience in leading or coordinating projects within public design, preferably according to the one-percent rule,
• experience in budget work,
• experience in exhibition production or gallery operations,
• experience in grant processing,
• experience working in a politically governed organization,
• experience in purchasing or procurement (LOU) within public operations,
• good knowledge of Dalarna's cultural life and cultural heritage,
• experience in collaboration with associations, study associations, cultural organizations, or cultural and creative industries.

Terms of Employment

Permanent position. Full-time.

Please attach educational certificates to your application as they will be requested if you become a candidate for the position. Alternatively, certificates can be provided during the interview.

If interviewed, please bring identification.

Other Information

When you submit your application, you will be asked to answer selection questions based on the requirements for the position. Your answers are an important part of the initial selection, so make sure to answer thoroughly and clearly. You should attach your CV to your application, but you do not need to send a cover letter – the selection questions replace this.

Falun Municipality uses competency-based recruitment methodology, and we will conduct work psychological tests as part of the selection method to ensure an inclusive and fair recruitment process. Work samples may also be included.

Regarding this recruitment, we have decided on recruitment channels and therefore decline further offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance.

We only accept applications via our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR. If you experience problems submitting your application, you are welcome to contact [email protected].

Employment Type: Permanent.
Duration: Permanent.