Programming
Festival Coordinator, Come Out Children’s Festival
Adelaide Festival Centre is the creative hub of South Australia and produces a bold,
exciting and extensive program of festivals, events, performances and activities.
As part of Adelaide Festival Centre’s drive to build on its strong position as an
internationally recognised performing arts centre, an opportunity has become available
for a Festival Coordinator, reporting to the Creative Producer, Come Out Children’s
Festival, whose role will be to work with the Producer on Adelaide’s Come Out Children’s
Festival.
In consultation with the Creative Producer, this position will be responsible for:
• Preparing contracts for the engagement of artists
• Coordinating the delivery of content from artists for the festival brochure to
marketing
• Developing, implementing and maintaining artist information and festival
schedules and operating procedures to ensure the effective delivery of the
festival.
• Creating and maintaining databases, performance schedules, artist itineraries,
travel and accommodation and other program coordination as required. This will
be done in alignment with other Festival Program Coordinators.
• Providing administrative support to the Creative Producer and performing any
other duties as directed by the Creative Producer, within level of skills, experience
and competence.
To succeed in this role you will need sound organisational skills and the ability to show
initiative and think outside the square. Exceptional self-management skills with proven
ability to meet deadlines are essential.
The successful applicant will have:
• Previous experience in a festival or major event environment
• Sound project coordination skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including experience liaising with
artists, companies and agents
• Sound computer literacy skills in MS Word, Excel, EBMS and database
administration.
• Sound time management skills and ability to prioritise workload
This full time employment opportunity will commence in March 2016 and conclude in
June 2017.
The Position Description is available on Adelaide Festival Centre’s website
www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
All applications must include a cover letter stating your potential contribution to this role,
the relevant skills and experience you can offer together with a current resume
identifying relevant career, personal and educational achievements.
King William Road Adelaide
South Australia 5000
GPO Box 1269 Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone + 61 8 8216 8600
Enquiries can be directed to Ms Susannah Sweeney, Creative Producer, Come Out
Children’s Festival, on 08 8216 8606 or emailed
to susannah.sweeney@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
All applications will be treated in strict confidence and must be received via email by
5pm Friday 15 January 2016.
King William Road Adelaide
South Australia 5000
GPO Box 1269 Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone + 61 8 8216 8600