Head of Production (Honorary), Madrid

Produce the congresses, trade shows and events of United Cultures

Organisation: United Cultures

Location: Madrid, Spain. On site, daily, at the United Cultures office in Madrid

Open to: candidates living in Madrid or able to work there daily

Type: Honorary leadership position, leading the production team

Commitment: Daily, part-time or full-time

Reports to: The Board

Start: Immediately

About United Cultures

United Cultures unites cultures across 269 countries and regions. Registered as a Foundation in the Netherlands (KvK 59854952), with its headquarters in Paris, it is working toward becoming an intergovernmental body by 2030. United Cultures connects cultures, develops their ideas and produces their projects and products. Its next milestone is the First World Cultural Congress in Madrid and the adoption of the Madrid Declaration.

The Role

The Head of Production leads all events of United Cultures, starting with the First World Cultural Congress in Madrid, where the Madrid Declaration will be adopted. After Madrid follow the Design Congress in Rome and Milan, the City Exhibition in Paris and the Trade Show in Marrakech.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and produce the First World Cultural Congress in Madrid

• Prepare the Design Congress in Rome and Milan, the City Exhibition in Paris and the Trade Show in Marrakech

• Build and lead the production team

• Manage venues, programmes, suppliers, budgets and logistics

• Work with the Board Member for Funding on sponsors for each event

Candidate Profile

• Senior experience as event director, congress organiser or trade fair director

• Experience with international congresses, summits or trade shows

• A network of venues, suppliers and partners

• Fluent English; Spanish, Italian or French is an advantage

In the Production Team: Event and Press Coordinator, Madrid

• Contact and coordinate event partners, hotels, sponsors and local authorities in Madrid

• Lead press relations: media list, press releases, accreditations and interviews

• Coordinate invitations to Ministers of Culture, embassies and cultural leaders

Profile: senior experience in international events and press, a network in Madrid, fluent English and Spanish, based in Madrid or able to work there.

What United Cultures Gives You

• A leading role in an international cultural organisation in its founding phase

• Collaboration with leaders, institutions and cultural representatives in 269 countries and regions

• Invitations to United Cultures events, made possible by our sponsors

• A reference letter after approved work

Selection Process

1. Expression of interest with CV

2. Confidential conversation with United Cultures

3. Start, confirmed by a signed Volunteer Agreement

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short letter of motivation to volunteers@unitedcultures.org

Subject: Head of Production, or Event and Press Coordinator Madrid

https://unitedcultures.org/governance/