Institutional Development Manager - Favelas Museum

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Job Summary: We are seeking an Institutional Development Manager to lead partnerships, institutional communication, and resource mobilization for the Favelas Museum project. Key Highlights: 1. Lead partnerships and institutional communication 2. Develop resource mobilization strategies 3. Impact significant cultural projects We are looking for an **Institutional Development Manager** to join our **Institutional Development** team on 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 communication, including report production, executive speeches, invitations, and ceremonial protocols. * Manage press relations in collaboration with the contracted PR agency. * Approve project communication plans with senior management and strategic partners. * Coordinate campaigns and collaborations with companies and agencies, while maintaining continuous communication with the Secretariat. * Manage the communication schedule and ensure alignment with senior management, internal departments, and sponsors. * Ensure the museum’s strategic counter-contributions at institutional and commercial events. * Coordinate senior management’s participation and media coverage at strategic events. * Monitor external opportunities for the museum’s institutional presence. * Develop and implement the annual resource mobilization plan, with accountability reporting to senior management. * Lead the team and supervise projects, reports, and checkpoints with funders. * Research and establish strategic partnerships, including cause-related marketing. * Draft and negotiate customized proposals for investors and sponsors. * Create new revenue opportunities and implement sustainable business models. * Develop resource mobilization initiatives, especially targeting high-net-worth individuals. * Research and draft proposals for international foundations. * Create and implement new business models for the Favelas Museum, targeting social investors—such as selling project implementation services; **Location:** Favelas Museum (Centro Histórico Sé\-SP) **Work Schedule:** Hybrid (4 days in-person, 1 day remote) **Requirements and Qualifications** **What is required for this position:** * Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Production or Management, Public Relations, International Relations, Communication, Museology, or related fields; * Knowledge of the cultural project lifecycle (design, structuring, resource mobilization, execution, monitoring, and evaluation); * Familiarity with funding mechanisms such as cultural incentive laws, public and private calls for proposals, and other support strategies. **Preferred qualifications:** * Proficiency in project management software is a plus; * A postgraduate degree (in progress or completed) in Project Management, Cultural Management, Museum Management, Cultural Marketing, or related fields is desirable; **Additional Information** We are a private, non-profit social organization specializing in managing major public cultural centers and environmental programs across Brazil. We also provide consulting services for the conception, modeling, structuring, and management of projects—including scope definition, resource mobilization, alignment with cultural incentive laws, and implementation management. **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 tomorrow, inspiring change toward a better future. The **Favelas Museum** in São Paulo is a space of resilience and creativity rooted in communities, revealing the power 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, and 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 regional themes. Beyond museums, we also manage the **Atlantic Forest Fund** and participate in the revitalization of the **Valongo Wharf\-RJ**. #### **Our purpose is:** **To instill hope in 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 the most complex project; * **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 partners, colleagues, and everyone in our network, and in creating inspiring spaces for reflection and knowledge. * **Respect for agreements:** We understand that respect goes beyond good manners and must form the foundation of 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 amazed 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 constantly seeking creative and committed minds to join our team and make a difference. Come be part of this journey with us!