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POSITION VACANT: THIS IS NOT ART FESTIVAL COORDINATOR

Submitted by Octapod on 10 March 2010 - 2:31pm.

Octapod is looking for a person with good organisational and communication skills, a commitment to innovative and cutting edge arts practice, experience in event management and ability to both work with and lead a committed team of volunteers, to act as the This Is Not Art Festival Coordinator. 24 hours per week. The position may be extended subject to further funding and a review of the position at the end of the contract.

TINA is the pre-eminent independent, emerging arts and new media festival in Australia, held over the October long weekend. Partnering with innovative arts collectives, organisations, and groups from across Australia This Is Not Art 2010 is a collaboration between the following: National Young Writers Festival, Electrofringe, Sound Summit, Crack Theatre Festival and Critical Animals.

It's a supercharged convergence of writers, performers, thinkers, independent and industry musicians, creative researchers, electronic artists, dilettantes, and DIY culture makers in a showcase featuring over 400 local, national and international artists.

TINA presents Australia's most exciting and emergent exhibitions, screenings, performances, panels, workshops, talks, gigs, interventions, live art and special events in five days of creativity and absolute madness!

The Festival Coordinator liaises with each individual Sub-Festival via TINA Org and is responsible for coordinating the team that brings the festival to fruition. The position is based in Newcastle.

 

FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: Click on the attachment or email podadmin@octapod.org or call Christina on 4927 0470.

YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE:

  1. A brief cover letter (1 page max),

  2. A Statement addressing the 'Essential Qualifications and Experience' as listed in the Job Description (2 pages max),

  3. A brief cv (2 pages max), and

  4. The contact details for 3 referees.

Please send your application to the Octapod Association:

VIA EMAIL: To podadmin@octapod.org

VIA POST: The Octapod Association, 3/231 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

FOR MORE INFO: Email Christina via podadmin@octapod.org or call 4927 0470.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: 5pm Monday 29 March 2010.

 

 

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