Managing Director

Permanent Managing Director
Start Date: October 2024 (or as agreed)
Location: Helsinki, Finland

The Managing Director of Bioart Society will lead a respected international association, working with practitioners from arts and science, contemporary art, science and technology, and environmental humanities. This role offers a unique perspective on the international art world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the Society’s long-term goals.
• Stabilize activities at SOLU Space, plan new international projects, and strengthen finances.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director to align operations with artistic vision.
• Build and maintain local, national, and international partnerships.

Required Attributes and Experience

Essential:

• Passion for contemporary art practice, particularly arts & science.
• Experience in arts management, including fundraising, budgeting, financial management, and reporting.
• Leadership experience, with a track record of managing teams.
• Skills in art or event production.
• Team-oriented, with a hands-on approach.
• Strong partnership-building abilities.
• Proficient in English and Finnish and/or Swedish.

Desirable:

• Experience with Nordic and EU funding programs.
• Knowledge of the art & science field.
• High-level funding bid experience.
• HR experience.
• Technical and practical production understanding.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employment Type: 80% (4 full days) with an option to start at 40% for the first two months.
• Start Date: Earliest October 2024.
• Working Hours: Flexible, including occasional evening and weekend work.
• Travel: Occasional business trips.
• Salary: 2900 euros gross monthly (based on a full-time gross salary of 3625 euros per month).
• Probationary Period: 3 months.
• Location: Helsinki.

Application Process

Deadline: 26th August 2024 by 09:00 (EEST)
Submission: Email to yvonne.billimore@bioartsociety.fi with the title ‘Managing Director’. Include:

• CV with references and notice period.
• Cover letter (max. two pages) with availability.
• Pre-task (max. one page) explaining to the Minister of Culture how you would develop the Society’s activities over the next four years, potential collaborations, and the cultural and political significance of supporting the Bioart Society.

Interviews: Selected candidates will be notified by 30th August 2024. Interviews will take place in September 2024, either in Helsinki or via Zoom.

Contact Information

For more details, contact:

• Piritta Puhto (Managing Director): piritta.puhto@bioartsociety.fi
• Yvonne Billimore (Artistic Director): yvonne.billimore@bioartsociety.fi

About Bioart Society

Bioart Society, based in Helsinki, merges art and natural sciences with a focus on biology, ecology, and life sciences. Established in May 2008, it boasts over 150 members worldwide. Core staff includes a Managing Director, Artistic Director, Communications Manager/Residency Coordinator, and Production Manager.

The Society organizes workshops, exhibitions, residencies, and field laboratories. Notable programs include Ars Bioarctica at the Kilpisjärvi Biological Station, Tokyo Art & Science Research residency, and the Field_Notes laboratory. Multi-year collaborations with European art and culture associations define recent operations.

Bioart Society values openness, equality, curiosity, and promotes environmental and social sustainability. For more information, visit our website.