Business & Operations Lead

MINO is hiring: Business & Operations Lead (Freelance)

Someone who thrives on structure, loves numbers, and knows how to get things done, while keeping people connected.

About MINO

MINO is a platform for artists, cultural professionals, and changemakers shaping new futures in the arts and society.

Our vision is rooted in regenerative practices, creating space for new ways of seeing, thinking, being, and doing that challenge dominant narratives and foster deeper connections to culture, community, and ecology.

Founded in 2021 by cultural entrepreneurs Ama Koranteng-Kumi and Tinne Langens, MINO has grown into a dynamic, independent organization, intentionally small, deeply rooted, and widely connected, bridging artistic development, community building, and cultural consultancy.

Through our MINO Lab residency, FAM mentoring program, and projects for clients such as Flanders DC, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA), Rubenshuis, FOMU, and the European House for Culture in Brussels, we support emerging artists and cultural professionals while driving change across the sector.

Summer 2025 marks a new chapter for MINO: we’ve moved into our permanent home in the heart of Antwerp. A space that brings together our artspace, concept store, garden, and creative agency. From here, we’re ready to deepen our impact and build a strong, sustainable foundation.

Your role: Business & Operations Lead

To sustain and grow MINO’s work, we’re looking for a Business & Operations Lead, someone who can become the executive engine behind our daily operations and future ambitions.

We’re not a typical organisation and this isn’t just an administrative role. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us, a strategic, hands-on thinker who’s excited by both the creative and operational sides of an organization like ours. You’ll work closely with the founders, taking ownership of MINO’s internal operations, finances, and team processes, and bringing clarity, structure, and steady momentum to everything we do.

What you’ll do

You’ll oversee MINO’s day-to-day operations, coordinate programs and activities, and help develop a long-term strategy for sustainable revenue.

One day you might be running numbers and refining our budgets, the next you’re aligning schedules across the residency, agency, and concept store, or supporting artists as they launch new projects.

This is a role for someone who loves organizing creative environments — and who’s excited to be part of a mission-driven organization that’s evolving and growing.

You’ll work with a small but dedicated team of freelancers and volunteers, and you’ll become the person who connects the dots — between projects, people, and possibilities.

Key responsibilities

Operations & organizational management

●  Oversee MINO’s yearly calendar — including residencies, exhibitions, agency projects, workshops, and events that bring together artists, cultural professionals, and changemakers.

●  Manage daily operations in collaboration with freelancers and volunteers, ensuring our space remains an accessible, welcoming home base for diverse communities.

●  Maintain and improve internal systems (shop, finances, administration, logistics) with a sense of care and practicality.

●  Handle invoicing, payments, and accounting coordination.

●  Support artists and community members through onboarding and practical guidance,

always with respect for their different needs and backgrounds.

●  Ensure the smooth, thoughtful daily functioning of our space in central Antwerp.

• Financial strategy & implementation

●  Co-develop and implement a long-term financial strategy across MINO’s activities (store, agency, events, partnerships, donors).

●  Lead budget planning and financial monitoring with an eye for both sustainability and creative freedom.

●  Drive fundraising, grant writing, and donor development, in collaboration with the founders.

●  Track and report on project budgets and overall finances.

●  Work with external partners and advisors on funding, compliance, and sustainable

growth.

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  Project & team coordination

●  Align programs and projects across MINO’s various program lines, while keeping space for experimentation and bold ideas.

●  Manage internal timelines, task delegation, and project flow without losing sight of artistic integrity and community impact.

●  Act as the main point of contact for the internal team, freelancers, and external collaborators — nurturing connections and supporting collaboration across disciplines.

●  Foster a steady, thoughtful workflow within the team, balancing ambition with care.