Atelier du Futur Pro Manager — Locarno Film Festival

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Atelier du Futur Project Manager Place of work Locarno Online application Founded in 1946, the Locarno Film Festival is one of the longest and authoritative film festivals in the world. Radiated in Ticino and Switzerland, it operates internationally as a reference platform for the film industry, for a wide audience, for culture and public debate. The Locarno Film Festival is looking for an Atelier du Futur Project Manager Use Type of employment: fixed-time contract Period: 1 February 2027 - 30 September 2027 Employment rate: 50% from February to April and in September; 100% from May to August Place of work: Locarno Introduction The Atelier du Futur is an educational and creative project created thanks to the commitment of Mobiliar and promoted by the Locarno Film Festival in Locarno Edu. Addressing girls and boys between the ages of 13 and 15, the project offers a multi-day experience that combines workshops, creative activities, film screenings and meetings, offering participants the opportunity to experience new forms of expression and confront topics of social and cultural relevance. The 2027 edition includes four days of activity during the Festival, in August. In collaboration with the Main Partner the Mobiliare, the Project Manager will contribute to the development of the program and will coordinate the entire production cycle, from initial planning to operational management, to the evaluation of the results. The position is part of the Festival's commitment to promoting film culture and developing educational projects aimed at new generations. Mansions and responsibilities

• Ensure overall management and implementation of the 2027 edition of the Atelier du Futur,

respect for the objectives, timing and resources available.

• Care for operational planning of the project and contribute to the improvement of format and

educational and cultural program, in collaboration with the Head of Educational Program, the Main Partner and the other actors involved.

• Manage the budget in collaboration with the Festival Direction and Main Partner, monitoring the

project costs.

• Organize and oversee all operational and logistics activities, including management of

suppliers, services, inscriptions and relationships with participants.

• Oversee the staff involved in the project (internal workshops, artists, talk guests).
• Manage direct contact with families and/or tutors of project participants.
• Care for relations with Main Partner and other stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring respect

of the agreements and the coordination of the planned counter-performances.

• Coordinate, in collaboration with the relevant departments of the Festival, the activities of

communication and promotion related to the project.

• Ensure operational management on site during the project days,

ensuring the smooth operation of the activities and intervening in the management of any critical issues.

• Monitor the progress of the project and the results achieved, maintaining a regular dialogue with

the Head of Educational Program, the Festival Direction and the Main Partner.

• Care for the final evaluation of the project, identifying improvement margins for editions

later. Requirements

• Proven experience in project management and implementation and coordination

activities, preferably in the cultural, educational and/or organization of events. The previous experience in activities and projects aimed at teenagers, with particular reference to the age group 13-15 years, is a preferential title.

• Experience in managing different partners and partners and planning and implementation

projects with multiple activities and concurrent deadlines.

• Excellent knowledge of Italian (C2 or native language) and English (C1); knowledge of French and/or

of German (B2) is a preferential title.

• Good mastery of the main IT tools, especially the Microsoft package

Office.

• Excellent organizational, planning and priority management skills, combined with an approach

structured and results oriented.

• Expiced relational and communication skills, teamwork attitude and ability to collaborate

effectively with interlocutors of different professional and cultural backgrounds.

• Operational autonomy, spirit of initiative and ability to deal with unexpected and identify solutions

practices.

• Interest in cinema, culture and educational projects for new generations; knowledge

of the Ticino sociocultural context is a preferential title.

• Residence in Switzerland.

To apply, you must fill out this form online and create an account by following the directions. Before you start, make sure you have the following documents ready:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of a valid identity document

Only applications received by 23 November 2026 will be considered. Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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