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Instructions for adding a job MACNAS - Volunteers Wanted - posted 03.9.2010 area: Dublin
deadline: asap
`The Wild Hunt and The Sleepwalker - A Nocturnal Ballad` will open ABSOLUT Fringe 2010 in spectacular fashion. In one of Dublin's most astounding and historic locations, The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks, this outdoor event will involve more than 100 performers and thousands of spectators. After a twelve year absence, Macnas return to Dublin for this epic visual feast.
Want to get involved?
Macnas rely on community participation for all their events; from performers to stage managers, everyone is a volunteer.
ABSOLUT Fringe and Macnas are looking for experienced practitioners in the event arena to fill stage manager, stewarding and performance roles. Commitment levels will vary depending on your availability and skill.
Dates and Times:
Friday 10th September / 5PM - 9PM (rehearsal) & Saturday 11th September / 5PM - 10PM (performance)
Who we need and the skills you'll have:
- Stage Managers and Stewards: Communication and team management skills, very good initiative
- Fire Stewards: Basic knowledge of emergency procedures, excellent communication skills, very good initiative
- Performers: Very minimal performance or stage experience is required, but you must be able to follow directions and be enthusiastic in all weather conditions!
- Float Operators: General interest in performance, eager to be involved
Please contact events@fringefest.com with MACNAS VOLUNTEER as the title. Attach all relevant CV or experience details. Also, say which role you are interested in!
Exhibitions & Events Coordinator (3 days/week) Lismore Castle Arts - posted 03.9.2010 area: Co Waterford
deadline: 20 September 2010
dates: Interviews week commencing 27 Sept 2010
Lismore Castle Arts is seeking an experienced individual for the new role of Exhibition & Events Coordinator. This person will oversee delivery of the annual exhibition and all related events at Lismore. The role is part-time and offers flexible working hours. The successful candidate will have industry experience, an in-depth knowledge of contemporary art and excellent administration skills.
Salary: €27,000 (pro rata)
Further details and job description available from director@lismorecastlearts.ie
Green Hat, a community consultancy seeks a CONSULTANT - posted 03.9.2010  area: Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh
deadline: 22 September 2010
dates: Interviews: 7 October 2010
Green Hat is growing! Green Hat is looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, is articulate, enthusiastic & interested in working with the public & community / voluntary sector.
The successful candidate will be working with a tight-knit team on a range of challenging & interesting projects across the community development, cross-border, peace-building, social inclusion & arts spectrum. They will be able to juggle multiple priorities, work to deadlines, liaise with clients, IT literate & be responsible for securing future contracts.
This post is for 2 – 3 days per week & we are offering a £18-20k package (pro rata).
The postholder will be based in Lisnaskea with travel across NI & border counties (access to own transport essential).
Full details & application pack are available from recruitment@greenhat.org.uk or visit www.greenhat.org.uk
Dublin Contemporary: Project Administrator - posted 03.9.2010 deadline: 12noon, 10 September 2010
dates: Interviews week beginning Sept 20, 2010
Dublin Contemporary 2011, Ireland’s major platform for contemporary art taking place in Dublin in the Autumn of 2011, is looking for a Project Administrator for a fixed term contract. The right person will be working with the core team to support the effective delivery of the project, the smooth running of the Dublin Contemporary office and assist with project administration requirements.
As well as providing excellent administrative support to the office with superior computer and organisational skills, the project administrator will be required to perform reception and office management duties alongside their administrative role. The successful candidate will be highly organised with a demonstrated ability to work effectively to dead line. A working interest in visual arts is desirable as an element of the administration is focused on the database support and high volume of coordination for the curatorial aspect of the project.
The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role, and a prior knowledge of large-scale project administration is highly desirable. An interest in the arts is an advantage to potential candidates, but prior administration experience is a must. Excellent knowledge of Word and Excel is a pre-requisite for all candidates; knowledge of File Maker Pro is an advantage.
If you fulfil the above criteria and are interested in working with an energetic and vibrant team, please write to us, telling us why you would like to work with Dublin Contemporary and include your Curriculum Vita. PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR Dublin Contemporary
Further vacancies and Internships at Dublin Contemporary will be advertised at a later date see: www.dublincontemporary.com
North -West Community Network: PESP Project Officers x2 - posted 27.8.2010 deadline: 12noon, 17 Sept 2010
North-West Community Network is the largest representative organisation in the NW for the Community & Voluntary sector.
The new Participation, Engagement & Skills Project (PESP) is a unique, hands-on project, built on solid partnership and collaborative working. It recognises the opportunities present in the North-West for communities and individuals to get involved in the decision-making processes that impact directly on their lives. It promotes and facilitates genuine user involvement.
The Network now wishes to appoint two PESP Project Officers (3 year fixed term posts) to deliver the agreed project objectives.
Essential Criteria:
Criteria:
• Possess a third level qualification in a relevant discipline plus two years’ experience working in the Community & Voluntary sector,
OR
Five years’ experience working in the Community & Voluntary sector that includes project and budgetary responsibility.
• Proven experience of providing support to and networking with a range of individuals, organisations and agencies on a one to one and/or partnership basis.
• Demonstrable track record of budgetary responsibility.
• Proven commitment to principles of community development and equal opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written, and proven organisational skills.
• Direct experience of implementing strategic and operational plans.
• Proficient in the use of a range of computer software packages.
• Established experience of managing and disseminating information.
• Knowledge and experience of working in disadvantaged areas and with disadvantaged groups.
• Knowledge and experience of implementing and applying monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Can meet the mobility requirements of the post. For example, access to a car or alternative means of transport.
Application packs are available from:
North-West Community Network
10-12 Bishop Street, Derry~Londonderry BT48 6PW (028) 7127 9090 / info@nwcn.org
Download from: www.nwcn.org
Closing date for applications is: 12 noon, Fri 17th Sep 2010 - interviewing scheduled for week commencing 27th Sep 2010.
NWCN is an equal opportunities employer
Culture Night Belfast: Volunteering Opportunities - posted 27.8.2010  area: Cathedral Quarter, Belfast and surrounding areas
dates: 24 September (Shifts available 1pm-10pm)
Culture Night: Friday 24th September (Shifts available 1pm-10pm)
(Additional opportunities may be available in the weeks leading up to the event.)
About the Opportunity:
Culture Night Belfast is at this large scale, multi faceted, multi venue arts and cultural event taking place on Friday 24th September in the Cathedral Quarter and other areas of Belfast. Over 100 organisations programme free, family friendly arts and cultural events and streets are animated with music, theatre, projections and more.
Volunteers perform a vital role as the public face of Culture Night Belfast, ensuring that visitors to the event have a positive and enjoyable experience.
Volunteer roles at Culture Night include acting as information points at designated positions within the Cathedral Quarter, giving out brochures, event details, directions and advice to visitors to Culture Night. Other volunteering opportunities include Event Crew, Street Teams, Research Teams and Tour Guide Assistants, who will be responsible for tasks such as erecting event signage, moving tables & chairs, completing visitor surveys and helping out with other tasks throughout the evening.
Skills & Experience
A knowledge of culture and arts venues in Belfast would help, however, full details and maps will be provided to all volunteers.
Friendly and polite
Punctual and reliable
Flexible and adaptable
Committed to equal opportunities
How to apply:
For further information on volunteering at Culture Night and to receive an application form - louise@culturenightbelfast.com
Public Art Commission Opportunity - Hallhall Estate (Lisburn) - posted 24.8.2010 deadline: 17 September 2010, 5pm
Hillhall Moving Together (in conjunction with Groundwork NI and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland) wish to commission two pieces of metalwork as part of a Re-Imaging Communities project in the Hillhall Estate in Lisburn. It is anticipated that the commission will involve the creation of artistic seating and a welcome sign for siting within the estate.
For more information, and to download a copy of the Artists' Brief and submission details, please visit www.groundworkni.org.uk or contact Groundwork on (028) 90749494
Brief Strangford Lough Public Art Project: Talking Points - Call for Submissions - posted 24.8.2010 deadline: 4pm, 17 September 2010
The Strangford Lough and Lecale Partnership(SLLP) , in partnership with Down District Council and Ards Borough Council and as part of the Turn O’ The Tide Programme, is seeking submissions from artists, or suitably qualified and / or experienced practitioners for the placement of temporary art in highly prominent places around Strangford Lough where the public can interface with them through a visual, aural and/or tactile experience that will leave a lasting impression of, and raise questions about, the area’s biodiversity.
The aim is to use public art to present some aspect of the area’s biodiversity or geodiversity to get people thinking and talking about it. This might include presenting aspects of the Lough’s exceptional marine and terrestrial bio-diversity, geology and tidal system that come together to make the area a fascinating European nature conservation site.
Talking Points will be part of the build-up to a massive celebration event for Strangford Lough in May 2011. At the time of advertisement, the total budget available for this integrated public art project is £6,000. The emphasis is on achieving the greatest impact with the maximum number of local people and visitors and for this reason some key prominent locations have been considered though others may be suggested at the artists’ discretion.
Applicants are requested to read the full briefing document carefully as it contains important information about the Application Process and Terms of Reference.
CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Cathie McKimm
Public Art Consultant
76 Church Street
Portaferry
BT22 1LT
cathie@culturalmanagementservices.com
+44 (0) 28 91882016
+44 (0) 7874023528
Volunteering on Culture Night - posted 14.8.2010 dates: 24 September 2010
Temple Bar Cultural Trust are looking to gather a team of well organised volunteers who would like to take part in Dublin Culture Night this year taking place on Friday 24th September. The main tasks that we will need volunteer assistance for are:
- Guides on the Culture Night buses
- Assisting at Information Points
- Assisting stewards with the outdoor events
- Assisting at the Temple Bar Cultural Information Centre
If you would like to get involved please download the volunteer application form: http://www.templebar.ie/PressNewsDetail.aspx?newsid=5
And return to volunteer@templebar.ie or contact 086 041 2613.
For further information on Culture Night visit www.culturenight.ie.
BLANK CANVAS 2011 - Call for Applications - posted 14.8.2010  area: Cork
deadline: 30 September 2010
BLANK CANVAS is a professional dance residency programme at the Firkin Crane open to professional dance artists already making their career in dance. The residency provides a platform for incubation time and space to research, develop and explore creative ideas without emphasis on a finished production.
BLANK CANVAS is artistically driven within the supportive structures at the Firkin Crane by providing not just the necessary resources but also a deeply layered level of creative support. The selection process for BLANK CANVAS is panel based.
BLANK CANVAS works in partnership with each artist to support the needs of their residency subject to resources available and would like to acknowledge the Arts Council of Ireland for its continuous support of the programme.
For 2011 BLANK CANVAS is inviting applications with emphasis on exploring duet work. See www.firkincrane.ie to download an application form
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