Organizer Information
RED NOSES International is a European artistic and humanitarian organization founded in 1994, specializing in healthcare clowning and artistic interventions. The organization provides psychosocial support through humor to children in hospitals, youth with disabilities, individuals in crisis, and senior citizens. RED NOSES coordinates 11 partner organizations across Europe and the Middle East, promoting inclusivity, creativity, and cross-cultural engagement.
Title & Description
Freelance Communications Manager (Project-based) – ClowNexus EU Project
This role supports the EU-funded ClowNexus project, which develops healthcare clowning methods for youth mental health and strengthens arts-for-health practices. The manager will coordinate communication activities, prepare content, and ensure visibility across project channels while collaborating with ten partners across Europe.
The Role Overview
- Contract Type: Freelance (36 months, approx. 80 working days)
- Salary / Fee: EUR 20,000 gross total
- Reporting to: RED NOSES International Communications Team
- Project: ClowNexus – Creative Encounters for Mental Health (EU-funded)
Position & Tasks
- Coordinate project communication and content collection from partners
- Prepare and manage content for social media and project events
- Coordinate external content producers (filmmakers, podcasts)
- Lead and moderate the International Communication Working Group
- Manage website content and track communication outputs for reporting
Categories
Performance, Arts Management, Curatorial, Media Arts, Education, Project, Networking
Eligibility
- Experience in communications, preferably in cultural, social, or NGO contexts
- Excellent English skills
- Structured, independent working style; collaborative across international teams
- Vienna-based preferred for occasional in-person meetings
Program Benefits
- Work on a meaningful European project integrating Arts, Health, and Society
- Professional support from an experienced international communications team
- Predictable long-term freelance collaboration
- Opportunity to engage with cross-border artistic networks and youth mental health initiatives
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Short motivation letter
- CV or selected work samples
- Evidence of communications experience in relevant sectors
How to Apply?
Send application via email to: smile@rednoses.org
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 27 February 2026
- Contract Duration: 36 months, approx. 80 working days
- Project Timeline: Aligned with ClowNexus EU Project
Location
Vienna, Austria
Additional Details
- The role involves occasional in-person meetings and events in Vienna
- Focus on youth mental health through applied performing arts and healthcare clowning
- Safeguarding of children and vulnerable individuals is integral to the organization