Event Manager / Programme Curator

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing the Library’s programme of events, particularly literary, cultural, and discussion-based events.
• Contributing to programme development and proposing new themes and formats.
• Designing concepts for selected events and programme series.
• Identifying, approaching, and coordinating speakers, authors, moderators, and other participants.
• Managing guest bookings and coordinating all practical arrangements related to their participation.
• Preparing event scripts, programme descriptions, annotations, and supporting materials.
• Conducting research and background preparation for programme topics.
• Managing event production and coordinating activities with internal colleagues and external partners.
• Supporting the promotion of events, including preparing content for the website, newsletters, and social media channels.
• Assisting with the rental of the Library’s event spaces for private and partner events.
• Communicating with prospective clients, coordinating bookings, and handling basic organizational requirements related to venue hire.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience producing cultural, literary, educational, or public events.
• Is able to think curatorially and develop engaging, relevant programme concepts.
• Has a strong understanding of cultural, literary, civic, or public affairs topics.
• Is comfortable identifying and approaching interesting speakers and guests.
• Can manage schedules, logistics, communication, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Is capable of preparing event scripts, programme annotations, research materials, and moderator briefings.
• Writes clearly, professionally, and with a strong sense of style.
• Is independent, detail-oriented, reliable, and highly organized.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with guests, partners, visitors, and colleagues.
• Is willing to attend selected evening events as part of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a cultural, educational, non-profit, or public institution.
• Experience curating literary, discussion, or cultural programmes.
• Professional contacts within cultural, literary, academic, or media circles.
• Experience promoting events through social media.
• Basic familiarity with website content management systems (CMS).
• English language skills sufficient for communicating with guests and working with programme materials.
• Experience with venue rental management or organizing private and partner events.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work for an institution dedicated to preserving Václav Havel’s legacy and fostering thoughtful public debate.
• The opportunity to contribute to the programme of a respected cultural and public forum in the heart of Prague.
• A diverse combination of programme development, event production, project coordination, and communications work.
• Collaboration with inspiring guests, authors, experts, and public figures.
• A part-time position of approximately 0.5 FTE (or as agreed).
• An office located in central Prague.
• Freedom to bring your own ideas, work independently, and actively shape the programme.

Location

Prague 1 – Václav Havel Library, with attendance required at selected evening and public events.

How to Apply

If this opportunity interests you, please send us your CV together with a brief statement explaining why you would like to work for the Václav Havel Library.

Applications should be sent to:

kariera@vaclavhavel.cz