Organizer Information
The position is offered by La Nueva Fábrica (LNF), a contemporary art institution focused on experimental programming, exhibitions, residencies, and cultural production. LNF operates as a hybrid platform combining curatorial practice, public programming, and educational initiatives within a dynamic institutional framework. The organization is recognized for its interdisciplinary approach to Contemporary Art, community engagement, and experimental exhibition-making across Latin America and international networks.
La Nueva Fábrica positions itself as both an exhibition space and a cultural laboratory, where curatorial experimentation, production, and institutional innovation intersect. The institution collaborates with artists, curators, and cultural workers to develop long-term projects that integrate Residency, Exhibition, and public-facing programs.
Title & Description
Assistant Director Position – La Nueva Fábrica (2026)
La Nueva Fábrica is seeking an Assistant Director to join its leadership team in a strategic and operational capacity. This full-time Job role is designed for an experienced cultural manager capable of bridging curatorial thinking with institutional coordination, production oversight, and organizational leadership.
The Assistant Director will work closely with the Executive Director and Chief Curator to support the daily functioning of the institution, ensuring coherence across exhibitions, Public Programs, residencies, educational initiatives, communications, and administrative operations.
This role is central to strengthening internal workflows, improving institutional systems, and ensuring alignment between curatorial vision and operational execution. It requires a strong understanding of Curatorial processes, cultural programming, and organizational management within contemporary art institutions.
The Role Overview
- Position Title: Assistant Director
- Contract Type: Full-time, Leadership Position
- Reporting To: Executive Director & Chief Curator
- Fee / Salary: Not Specified (assumed institutional salary; details not provided)
- Institutional Context: La Nueva Fábrica
- Work Scope: Curatorial, operational, administrative, and programmatic coordination
This is a senior operational leadership role combining Art Management, curatorial coordination, and institutional strategy.
Position & Tasks
Institutional Leadership & Operations
- Oversee daily operations of La Nueva Fábrica
- Coordinate internal teams, contractors, and workflows
- Maintain institutional planning systems and communication structures
- Resolve operational bottlenecks and ensure workflow efficiency
- Support long-term institutional strategy and execution
Programming Oversight
- Supervise the implementation of exhibitions, Residencies, and public programs
- Coordinate curatorial development with the leadership team
- Manage production schedules, budgets, contracts, and logistics
- Ensure integration across programming, education, and exhibitions
- Maintain quality and accessibility of public-facing content
Team Coordination
- Act as a central coordination point for internal workflows
- Support team development through feedback and planning systems
- Maintain shared documentation, calendars, and internal tools
- Strengthen collaboration across curatorial, communications, and production teams
Operations & Visitor Experience
- Oversee facilities, maintenance, and visitor experience systems
- Ensure safe and functional exhibition and program environments
- Coordinate logistical needs for events and institutional activities
- Support contractors and operational staff
Communications & Institutional Alignment
- Coordinate communication strategies with internal teams
- Align programming schedules with public messaging
- Support institutional narrative development and external communications
Administration & Budgeting
- Oversee budgets, contracts, and reporting systems
- Support board documentation and fundraising materials
- Strengthen institutional planning and administrative structure
Categories
- Art Management
- Curatorial
- Exhibition
- Public Programs
- Contemporary Art
- Cultural Studies
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Education
- Research
- Jobs
Eligibility
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in cultural institutions or arts organizations
- Experience in Curatorial, exhibition, or cultural programming roles
- Background in arts administration, production, or institutional management
- Strong experience in team coordination and project management
- Ability to work across exhibitions, Residency, and public programs
- Fluency in Spanish and English (mandatory)
- Experience in budgeting, reporting, and operational management
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work in dynamic, evolving institutional environments
- Advanced degree preferred but not required
International applicants are eligible, particularly those with experience in Latin American and global cultural contexts.
Program Benefits
- Senior leadership position within a contemporary art institution
- Direct collaboration with the Executive Director and Chief Curator
- Exposure to international Contemporary Art networks
- Leadership role in exhibitions, residencies, and public programming
- Institutional decision-making responsibility
- Experience in curatorial and operational integration
- Career advancement in cultural leadership and Art Management
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Full CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Letter of interest
- Two professional references
- Writing sample (curatorial or institutional text)
- Single compiled PDF file
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted via email: ilaria@lanuevafabrica.org
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 10 June 2026
- Application Period: May 21 – June 10, 2026
Location
Guatemala
Additional Details
This is a high-responsibility leadership position combining operational management with curatorial coordination. The role requires the ability to balance strategic institutional thinking with hands-on execution across multiple departments.
The institution emphasizes collaborative leadership, organizational clarity, and cultural responsibility. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
La Nueva Fábrica promotes equal opportunity hiring and encourages applications from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.