Vacancy: Artistic Director Red Nose Foundation

Organization: Yayasan Hidung Merah 
(http://www.rednosefoundation.org)

Position Available: Artistic Director
Contract Date: July 1, 2011-Dember 31, 2011 (with possible 
extension)
Reporting Supervisor: Founder and Executive Director
Responsible to Supervise:Field Officers (2) and Interns (12)
Salary: Negotiable
Requirements: Male or Female, 
Bachelors Degree/Masters Degree Preferred
5 years experience in artistic or educational organization
Able to Travel (within Indonesia)
Fluency in English and B. Indonesian



About The Organization
Yayasan Hidung Merahis an arts and education outreach program based in 
Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta. Our mission is to empower Indonesia’s 
underprivileged youth through the use of circus and other arts, as well as to 
support the kids’ traditional and non-traditional educations.

Hidung Merah currently runs two arts and education programs in various areas of 
Jakarta, offering educational support to over 100 at risk youth and young 
adults. Our main program, in Cilincing, offers training in circus arts and 
supports their educational development. Children are counseled and mentored 
based on their needs and assisted to the greatest extent possible with 
education, e.g. enrollment, full or partial payment of fees, private tutoring, 
homework help and intervention when there are problems at school and home. 
Moreover, Hidung Merah offers basic literacy, English language, Math and guitar 
lessons. In Cilincing this support is offered from a purpose built Arts and 
Education center. 

Job Description
Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing and implementing 
programsthat support and further the mission statement and focus of the 
organization in correspondence with the Education Director.S/he is also 
responsible making for major decisions about the ongoing development of the 
aesthetic values and activities, after extensive consultation with the Executive 
Director. S/he will participate in all YHM activities as director, performer, 
teacher, promoter or producer.

Artistic Director will be versed at utilizing leadership, communication and 
problem-solving skills. S/He will have a university degree in theater 
education/management or equivalent experience and provide work and personal 
references. S/he will speak English and Indonesian fluently. 

Duties
Administrative
· Motivate and inspire staff, students and volunteers to implement and 
conduct the organization’s mission with precision
· Develop new artistic outreach programs and oversee all artistic output 
of the facility
· Develop, implement, evaluate and report arts outreach programs and 
teaching curriculum.
· Assist in hiring all teaching and creative staff and assume any 
responsibility necessary in the absence of others. Also, if necessary assume 
directing responsibilities, direct productions, and step in for directors in the 
event of emergencies
Teaching and Performing
· Oversee and maintain the highest quality of all artistic output of the 
organization, in specific outreach classes and public performances
· Assist in development, direction and production of all creative works 
put forth by the organization and its students. 

· Able to learn and perform new skills including circus arts and 
physical comedy

· Recruit guest artists and guest teachers and assist them in producing 
workshops and other special event opportunities for students and staff. 

Fundraising
· Serve as the faces of the organization via speaking engagements, 
public and social appearances, and, as requested, at fundraising events and 
solicitations.
· Work with Executive Director to form and maintain program budgets
· Assist the Executive Director to develop and implement artistic grant 
proposals
· Fosters the development of good relations with other social and 
cultural organizations
· Be actively involved in the fundraising activities of the 
organization. This includes work on fundraising campaigns and event, as well as 
participating in fundraising calls to individuals, foundations, and corporations 
to develop and sustain the organizations fundraising catalog. 

Inquires may be sent to Managing Director: Renny Antoni Roberts – 
renny@rednosefoundation.org

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