We Are Hiring:
Consultant, Cuban Migrant Artists Resilience Fellowship

ARC – Artists at Risk Connection, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of art and human rights, seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented consultant to provide programmatic and administrative support as part of the organization’s efforts to support Cuban exiled and at-risk artists. ARC is dedicated to safeguarding and advancing cultural rights by empowering artists and cultural workers to create, participate, and thrive in the face of repression and attack. Through emergency and resiliency support, advocacy, and coalition-building, ARC defends and advances artistic freedom and cultural rights. Since 2017, ARC has supported over 2,000 artists from 61 countries.

The position offers hands-on experience working closely with artists, partners across the art and human rights sectors, and coordinating resilience programming. The successful candidate will be an organized and outgoing individual with a strong work ethic, solid working knowledge of Latin America and the Caribbean, with a particular focus on contemporary Cuban arts, culture, and politics, as well as experience working with individuals at risk or in vulnerable communities. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Background in professional development and fellowship management is preferred. The position is remote, but the candidate must be based in the Americas.

The primary responsibility of the role is to manage ARC’s Cuban Migrant Artists Resilience Fellowship (CMARF), including recruitment and intake of a new cohort (the third); working with the artists in servicing the fellowship; and curating a public multi-cohort exhibition at the end of the third cohort that includes artwork from all three cohorts.

Programmatic Support

• Coordinate ARC’s Cuban Migrant Artists Resilience Fellowship (CMARF), including conducting the recruiting, selection, and intake of the new cohort of fellows; meeting with and tracking artist progress on their proposed projects; processing stipend payments; organizing professional development opportunities; and organizing public engagement opportunities for the artists, including an end-of-project exhibition
• Monitor artistic freedom and freedom of expression issues/violations in Cuba, and recommend, as necessary, relevant actions to be taken by the ARC team
• Support ARC in accompanying the cases of Cuban artists, whether through providing resources, conducting referrals, or drafting awareness-raising materials, as needed
• Curate and produce the multi-cohort exhibition, including coordination with fellows, partners, and venues, as well as related panels, campaigns, and advocacy tie-ins
• Develop professional growth opportunities for CMARF artists, such as workshops and training sessions with key partners
• Research and conduct outreach to partners, connecting CMARF artists to professional development support and mentorship opportunities
• Organize cross-cohort and cross-regional engagement through workshops, collective projects, socializing opportunities and solidarity initiatives linked to the exhibition and advocacy efforts
• Coordinate communications and campaigning efforts tied to the fellowship and exhibition, including media outreach, digital storytelling, and content for ARC’s website and social media channels
• Engage partners in amplifying advocacy and exhibition efforts, ensuring broad reach and sustainability

Administration & Operations Support

• Compile relevant information for ARC’s monitoring and evaluation efforts by tracking program metrics and gathering impact data
• Draft narrative and financial reports for donors, ensuring clear communication of fellows’ outcomes and ARC’s advocacy impact
• Track and manage the Cuba program budget, including payments, expense tracking, and financial reconciliation

Qualifications

• Must be based in the Americas
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, human rights, arts administration, Latin American studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of three years of experience working with artists and curation in Latin America
• Demonstrated commitment to artistic freedom in Latin America, with a particular focus on Cuba
• Fluency in Spanish and strong proficiency in English (written and spoken) required
• Established relationships in the arts and culture sector in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly within the independent Cuban art scene
• Strong cross-cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with displaced or at-risk communities is desired
• Must have excellent writing, editing, and research skills
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including qualitative/survey data collection and reporting
• Proven ability to self-manage and balance multiple priorities, stakeholders, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in event planning, public programming, exhibition curation, or related activities preferred
• Commitment to confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding practices when working with vulnerable individuals and communities

Consultancy Fees

The consultancy is estimated to require 30 hours per week for a term of twelve months, starting November 3, 2025. The monthly fee will range between $2,800 and $3,500, depending on the candidate’s experience and the scope of the work.

To apply:

Please submit a complete application (including a cover letter, resume, and unedited writing samples in English and Spanish) via arc@artistsatriskconnection.org with the subject line formatted as: [First Name, Last Name] – Consultant CMARF. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ARC is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices, and in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

No phone calls, please.

ABOUT ARC:

ARC – Artists at Risk Connection is an international organization committed to promoting and advancing the right to artistic freedom worldwide. Founded in 2017, ARC works to protect artists and cultural workers who are at risk because of their creative expression, often connected to their identities or roles within their communities. By providing vital resources and support, ARC helps artists at risk overcome challenges like persecution, censorship, threats, and violence from both state and non-state actors—whether for their artistic expression or the broader impact they have on cultural, social, and political issues.