Background

The Kenya National Theater which is at the Kenya Cultural Centre was re-launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta on September 4th 2015 after being renovated to a state of the art facility.

Purpose of the Job;

To plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality exhibitions and events that maximize utilization of KCC’s spaces, enhance audience engagement, support artists’ visibility, and contribute directly to revenue generation and national awareness of Kenya Cultural Centre as a leading hub for creative and cultural expression.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Programmes & Business Development, the job holder will;

• Plan, coordinate, and implement exhibitions, performances, festivals, conferences, and cultural events in line with KCC’s mandate and annual programme;
• Maintaining the Bookings Calendar for the Centre;
• Actively schedule and manage exhibitions and events to improve utilization of galleries, theatres, and other hirable spaces;
• Liaise with artists, curators, performers, partners, and event organizers to deliver professional, well-executed programmes;
• Develop innovative exhibition and event concepts that respond to market demand and attract diverse audiences, including youth and rural-based artists;
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for events, including venue preparation, schedules, technical requirements, and on-site operations;
• Work closely with the Sales & Marketing function to package exhibitions and events as revenue-generating products;
• Support artist participation by facilitating access to platforms for showcasing and commercializing creative works;
• Ensure exhibitions and events are properly documented, branded, and promoted across digital and traditional channels;
• Collect audience feedback, attendance data, and post-event reports to assess performance and inform programme improvement;
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, public sector standards, and safety requirements during events and exhibitions;
• Contribute to structured programming calendars that enhance consistency, predictability, and repeat visitation; and
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned to the employee and as are necessary to achieve the Centre’s objectives.

Requirements/Qualifications

The appropriate candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Event Management, Cultural Studies, Hospitality or Tourism Management, Communication or Public Relations or related disciplines;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an equivalent or comparable positions;
• Certificate in Arts Administration or Cultural Programming, Audience Development or Cultural Participation, Health, Safety, and Risk Management training for events is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Exhibition and event planning, coordination, and management.
• Knowledge of performing arts, visual arts, cultural programming, and creative industries.
• Basic budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination skills.
• Stakeholder coordination with artists, curators, event organizers, and partners.
• Event documentation, reporting, and programme evaluation.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement exhibitions, performances, festivals, conferences, and cultural events in line with KCC’s mandate and annual programme;
• Maintaining the Bookings Calendar for the Centre;
• Actively schedule and manage exhibitions and events to improve utilization of galleries, theatres, and other hirable spaces;
• Liaise with artists, curators, performers, partners, and event organizers to deliver professional, well-executed programmes;
• Develop innovative exhibition and event concepts that respond to market demand and attract diverse audiences, including youth and rural-based artists;
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for events, including venue preparation, schedules, technical requirements, and on-site operations;
• Work closely with the Sales & Marketing function to package exhibitions and events as revenue-generating products;
• Support artist participation by facilitating access to platforms for showcasing and commercializing creative works;
• Ensure exhibitions and events are properly documented, branded, and promoted across digital and traditional channels;
• Collect audience feedback, attendance data, and post-event reports to assess performance and inform programme improvement;
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, public sector standards, and safety requirements during events and exhibitions;
• Contribute to structured programming calendars that enhance consistency, predictability, and repeat visitation; and
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned to the employee and as are necessary to achieve the Centre’s objectives.

• Exhibition and event planning, coordination, and management.
• Knowledge of performing arts, visual arts, cultural programming, and creative industries.
• Basic budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination skills.
• Stakeholder coordination with artists, curators, event organizers, and partners.
• Event documentation, reporting, and programme evaluation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Arts Management, Event Management, Cultural Studies, Hospitality or Tourism Management, Communication or Public Relations or related disciplines;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in an equivalent or comparable positions;
• Certificate in Arts Administration or Cultural Programming, Audience Development or Cultural Participation, Health, Safety, and Risk Management training for events is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in computer applications.