Institutional Development Manager - Favelas Museum

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Job Summary: We are seeking an Institutional Development Manager to strengthen partnerships, manage communications, raise resources, and lead teams for the Favelas Museum project. Key Highlights: 1. Strengthen partnerships and institutional image 2. Lead resource fundraising and manage communications 3. Contribute to culture and environmental preservation We are looking for an **Institutional Development Manager** to join our **Institutional Development** team for the **Favelas Museum** project. **Responsibilities and Duties** **Your day-to-day will include:** * Develop partnerships and business opportunities, strengthening relationship networks and institutional image. * Plan and coordinate institutional communications, including report production, executive speeches, invitations, and event protocols. * Manage press relations in collaboration with contracted PR agencies. * Approve project communication plans with leadership and strategic partners. * Coordinate campaigns and collaborations with companies and agencies, while maintaining continuous communication with the Secretariat. * Manage the communications schedule and ensure alignment with leadership, internal departments, and sponsors. * Ensure the museum’s strategic counter-contributions at institutional and commercial events. * Coordinate leadership participation and media coverage at strategic events. * Monitor external opportunities for the museum’s institutional presence. * Develop and execute the annual resource fundraising plan, with accountability reporting to leadership. * Lead the team and supervise projects, reports, and checkpoints with funders. * Research and establish strategic partnerships, including cause-related marketing. * Develop and negotiate customized proposals for investors and sponsors. * Create new revenue opportunities and implement sustainable business models. * Develop resource fundraising initiatives, especially targeting high-net-worth individuals. * Research and develop projects for international foundations. * Create and implement new business models for the Favelas Museum targeting social investors, including selling project implementation services; **Location:** Favelas Museum (Centro Histórico Sé\-SP) **Work Schedule:** Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote) **Requirements and Qualifications** **What is required for this position:** * Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Production or Management, Public Relations, International Relations, Communications, Museology, or related fields; * Knowledge of cultural project implementation processes (design, structuring, fundraising, execution, monitoring, and evaluation); * Knowledge of project funding mechanisms via cultural incentive laws, public and private calls for proposals, or other funding strategies. **Preferred qualifications (not mandatory):** * Familiarity with project management software is a plus; * Master’s degree in Project Management, Cultural Management, Museum Management, Cultural Marketing, or related fields (in progress or completed) is desirable; **Additional Information** We are a private, non-profit social organization specializing in managing major public cultural centers across Brazil and environmental programs. Currently, we also provide consulting services for the conception, modeling, structuring, and management of projects—developing scopes, raising resources, aligning with cultural incentive laws, and managing implementation. **Our active projects:** The **Frevo Palace**, located in the heart of Recife, is more than a museum; it is a guardian of humanity’s world heritage, celebrating the richness and diversity of our culture. The **Museum of Tomorrow**, a fascinating science institution in Rio de Janeiro, invites you to reflect on our present actions and their impact on the future, inspiring change toward a better tomorrow. The **Favelas Museum** in São Paulo is a space of resilience and creativity rooted in communities, revealing the strength and brilliance of favelas through their unique stories and cultural expressions. The **Botanical Garden Museum** in Rio de Janeiro is an enchanting journey into the world of botany, inviting you to explore the beauty and importance of plants in our lives. The **CULTSP PRO** Cultural Training Program \- Schools for Cultural Professionals and Entrepreneurs in the State of São Paulo offers courses across multiple areas, including Performing Arts, Audiovisual, Games, Fashion, among others. Based in Belém, the new **Amazonias Museum**, implemented by IDG in partnership with the Emílio Goeldi Paraense Museum, will be a reference in science and technology. Through immersive and collective experiences, it will bring together diverse Amazonias—national and international—and connect various social sectors to discuss topics relevant to the region. Beyond museums, we also manage the **Atlantic Forest Fund** and participate in revitalizing the **Valongo Wharf\-RJ**. #### **Our purpose is:** **Inspiring possible futures** #### **Our Values:** * **Creative at our core:** We believe creativity is embedded in our DNA. Everyone can practice it daily—whether in the simplest task or in complex projects; * **Authentically diverse:** We are many, we are different, and every lived experience and worldview matters. Our best ideas emerge from the sum of these differences; * **Commitment to excellence:** We always strive to do our best. We take pride in building strong relationships with our partners, colleagues, and everyone in our network, and in creating captivating spaces for reflection and knowledge. * **Respect for agreements:** We understand that respect goes beyond good manners and must serve as the foundation for all interactions. We honor our commitments and provide legal and financial security to build trust-based relationships. * **Enchantment:** We welcome people with joy and take pride when they are captivated by our spaces—whether in our corporate environment or our museums. We encourage people to reach their full potential and live enthusiastically aligned with our purpose. If you share our passion for promoting access to culture, preserving the environment, and inspiring positive change, join us! We are always seeking creative and committed minds to join our team and make a difference. Come be part of this journey with us!