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By getting involved with KCAC, you can play a vital role in preserving, promoting, and celebrating the rich heritage of Kurdistan, contributing to a more inclusive global community that values and appreciates the unique contributions of Kurdish art and culture.

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Seeking Digitization Intern24 July 2024

We are searching for a detail-oriented university student with a love of historical preservation to join our team as an intern in the Archive Department. The role will involve scanning historical photographs, books, documents, and manuscripts. You will be part of a team of enthusiastic individuals working with state-of-the-art technologies to digitize both private and library collections. This position reports to the Digitization Supervisor.

Duties include:

  • Assisting in setting up digitization hardware
  • Preparing physical content for imaging processes
  • Digitizing historical documents using various machines
  • Performing basic file organization tasks
  • Other related responsibilities as the Digitization Supervisor sees fit

Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes to information@kcac.org. Please include “Digitization Intern” in the subject line.

This role can be used for university credit.

Seeking Volunteers04 May 2024

The Kurdistan Center for Arts and Culture is seeking dedicated volunteers with a passion for preserving and showcasing Kurdish culture to join us in our mission. Volunteer opportunities include assisting us in our events, student programs, translation projects, archival documentation, and beyond. If you are interested in volunteering with KCAC, please send a paragraph about your interest in Kurdish culture, along with your resume, to the following email address:

information@kcac.org

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Seeking Department Coordinator and Research Assistant for the Department of Public Impact06 January 2025

The Kurdistan Center for Arts and Culture (KCAC) is seeking a Department Coordinator and Research Assistant for our Department of Public Impact. Please read below to learn more about the department’s objectives and the roles and responsibilities of the Department Coordinator and Research Assistant position.

About the Department of Public Impact

The department shares and further establishes the overall mission of KCAC through extensive community engagement and collective impact. We seek to shed light on the everyday enactments of culture and promote cultural accessibility and exposure. In line with KCAC’s vision, the department aims to vibrantly showcase and celebrate the cultural paradigms of all peoples of our region alike. We aim to ensure equity in knowledge making and discourse, while enriching the global narratives of the culture of the region. At the core of the departments’ mission, is a decolonial framework of thought. Whereby narratives rooted in conflict are challenged and Kurdistan is acknowledged across borders and light is shed upon the intricacies of the migration patterns globally. Furthermore, to foster a sense of shared interfaith and interethnic cultural identity. The department also facilitates public integration for all of KCAC’s creative projects. It acts as an avenue for reimagination, immersion, and cultural outreach for emerging creative industries.

Key Department Objectives 

  • Community Engagement: Build partnerships and programs that engage diverse communities through creative endeavours and educational initiatives.
  • Impact Assessment: Measure the institution’s cultural, social, and political contributions through a SMART assessment. 
  • Innovation in the Public Sphere: Facilitate innovative and collaborative initiatives across sectors that use art and heritage to address policy, societal challenges and political deadlocks. 
  • Accessibility and Inclusivity: Ensure initiatives are inclusive, dedicated to, and accessible to all.
  • Sustainability: Initiatives to minimize the environmental footprint of public projects.

Overview of Position

The coordinator and research assistant is a supportive role to the Director of Public Projects; and will typically assist in day to day administrative tasks, public outreach, furthermore, assist in research, planning, and implementation for projects and initiatives. All responsibilities will be carried out in partnership with the Director and other team members. 

This is a full-time, in-office position, 09:00 to 17:00, with Fridays and Saturdays off.

Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Administration and Coordination 

  • Email drafting and day to day correspondence.
  • Agenda setting and meeting scheduling.
  • Produce reports on project development, briefs, and meeting minutes.
  • Act as the point of contact between the director and external contacts where necessary. 
  • Work closely with the communications team and other creative departments on shared projects. 
  • Coordinate with third party providers on deliveries and deadlines.

Research 

  • Project analysis, post implementation reflections.
  • Impact measurement. 
  • Engagement with and summarizing of the literature, project oriented and in the general up and coming sphere of cultural impact.
  • Organizing, conducting, transcribing and translating qualitative interviews when necessary.
  • Analysis of interviews.
  • Assisting the director in preparing academic research and publications
  • Brief overviews of cultural developments globally. 
  • Conduct research on institutions and opportunities for the departments ensuring progressive outreach. 

Skills and Requirements 

Necessary Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent research skills in qualitative and quantitative studies.
  • Strong multicultural awareness.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Tech-savvy, Microsoft Office proficient.
  • Active listening and good communication skills.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Strong time-management and organizational skills.
  • Decisive and priority minded.
  • Alert and detail-oriented.
  • Discretion and confidentiality.
  • Interest and willingness to learn more about the cultural scene in Kurdistan. 
  • Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Kurdish (Sorani); Arabic is an advantage. 

Adequate background in research and development, as stated above in the section on skills, an understanding of mixed methods is appreciated. This is an advantage. 

Education and Training: 

  • An undergraduate degree in a related field of the social sciences or management. 
  • Either received a postgraduate degree in related fields or enrolled in a postgraduate degree to be completed in under a year from the start date.

Interested candidates are asked to send their resume and cover letter to information@kcac.org.

Seeking Communications Officer10 December 2024

The Kurdistan Center for Arts and Culture is seeking a Communications Officer, who will play a vital role in supporting the PR team’s efforts to enhance the visibility and outreach of KCAC. This position involves crafting compelling narratives about our initiatives, managing media relations, coordinating events, and engaging with the community for positive relationships. The Communications Officer will also focus on creating and maintaining relationships with international institutions to expand KCAC’s reach and enhance the impact of our various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and build relationships with media contacts, local influencers, and international institutions.
  • Assist in creating and distributing press releases, newsletters, and social media content.
  • Track media coverage and compile reports to assess PR activities.
  • Support the development of marketing materials for exhibitions, programs, and events.
  • Coordinate logistics for events, including community engagement activities.
  • Assist in managing social media accounts, engaging with followers and responding to inquiries.
  • Conduct research on trends and community interests to inform PR strategies.
  • Provide administrative support to the PR team, including scheduling and documentation.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Experience: 1-2 years of experience in PR or communications is preferred, ideally within a cultural or non-profit organization.
  • Languages: Proficiency in Kurdish and English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks.

Working Conditions:

  • This is a full-time, in-office position, 9 AM to 5 PM, with Fridays and Saturdays off; total of 40 hours per week.

Interested candidates are invited to send their cover letter and resume to information@kcac.org.

 

Seeking Archival Professionals04 May 2024

As we expand our archive, the Kurdistan Center for Arts and Culture is seeking archival professionals who would be interested in joining our team in the future. These positions include Head Librarian, Digitization Operator, and Metadata Entry Technician. We also welcome the support and advisory of international archival professionals in any capacity. We will post the positions when they become available, but until then, please send us a paragraph describing your interest in KCAC, along with your resume, to the email address below. If we think that you could be a good fit for our team, then we will contact you for future job openings.

information@kcac.org

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