Job Opportunity: Festival Coordinator
The role of freelance Festival Coordinator delivers operational support to the Tidelines Book Festival Board and facilitates links between the festival and the wider community in North Ayrshire.
| Job Title | Festival Coordinator |
| Type of Contract | Freelance (self-employed) |
| Salary | £21.42 per hour |
| Number of posts | 1 |
| Start Date | November 2024 or as soon as possible |
| Duration of funding | Fixed term, one year |
| Hours of work | Approximately 30 per month with flexibility to work 90 hours in the month of September during the festival |
| Work location | Home with access to a laptop and phone. Travel to meetings and events as requested and agreed in North Ayrshire and occasionally other areas |
| Other information | Preference will be given to applications from residents of North Ayrshire but we welcome applications from outwith if you live within reasonable travelling distance of Irvine. Work base is the Harbour Arts Centre Irvine. |
| Responsible to | Board Convenor |
| Closing date | 24th October |
| Proposed interview date | TBA |
Job Information
Tidelines Book Festival is a community run group which aims to encourage involvement with and participation in literature and all its forms. The primary activity is running an annual series of literature events over one long weekend in September, along with a programme of free author visits to schools within North Ayrshire’s most socially, geographically or economically challenged areas. Tidelines also runs ad hoc events throughout the year such as free creative writing workshops for targeted groups and one-off author and poetry events.
The role of Festival Coordinator an established position with Tidelines and will suit someone who can work flexibly as a freelancer and who can work from home with travel as required. The main aim of the role is to support the Tidelines Book Festival Board and facilitate links between Tidelines Book Festival and the wider community. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Criteria document for further information and to tailor your application.
How to Apply
Please download and read the full Job Description and Job Spec before applying.
If you are then interested in being considered for this role please apply in writing with a word version of your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Thursday 24th October 2024. You can also contact us at this e-mail address if you would like any further information.