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Offer: Festival Growth Strategist:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival Closes 21 May 2021 Posted on 4 May 2021 Region Bay of Plenty Work type Fixed Term Work classification Other ShareARONUI is an explosive, electric, and boldly Indigenous Arts Festival, set in the depths of an active caldera in Aotearoa's volcanic epicenter, Rotoruanui-a-Kahumatamomoe. With Mana (pride), Mauri (energy) & Manawa (heart), ARONUI is helmed by key Iwi leaders and world-class, award-winning artists in the heart of Aotearoa's leading M?ori arts district, making this Festival a direct incentive developed, designed & driven by Manawhenua (Iwi of the land). The conceptual framework for ARONUI is Te Wh?riki (woven mat) - supporting and weaving together the individual stories and art mediums into a complete Festival - celebrating, sharing, and inspiring artists and audiences through Indigenous arts in all their rich forms. ARONUI has a goal to become a globally renowned, leading Indigenous Arts Festival, which will see Indigenous artists from across the world travel to share their stories, their voices, and their hearts with the people. Every year we will add to our ever-growing M?ra kai (garden) by bringing together a variety of art genres to feed the hearts, minds, and Wairua of Rotorua and surrounding regions. Operationally, ARONUI is delivered by a five-person management team, headed by a Director, which is supervisen by a governing Board of Trustees (BoT). The Board sets the Kaupapa and strategy which guides the Director in programming, organisation, and delivery. The team contracts out for services (artists & performances, technical requirements, venue hire, H&S provisions, etc.) as required.We are seeking for a Festival Growth Strategist who will be responsible for developing business improvement plans and revenue generation strategies to create sustaincapability for the Festival in to the future. Our Festival Growth Strategist should have a proven track record of developing prosperous strategic plans, be extremely driven, and have a positive attitude with their capability to work as a team. Position Purpose: Lead in the formation of a multi-channel integrated approach to local and international fundraising and sponsorship initiatives. This will include conceptualizing and developing proposals, prospecting partners for fundraising, maintaining effective partnerships, and ensuring funder retention. Lead thedevelopment of revenue generation and festival sustaincapability strategies. Contract Period: June 2021 - December 2021 6 Months Fixed Term (Flexible) with the potential to extend Job responsibilities: » Conducting research and seeking potential sponsorships and partnerships for the Festival » Creating a strategic plan with action points for the Aronui Trust » Conducting market research for audience and festival development purposes » Collaborating with team members to define objectives and action points » Keeping updated with technologies and consumer behaviours » Identifying opportunities for revenue generation opportunities » Contributing to business development and digital innovation » Conducting surveys for audience development Formal Appropriate qualifications: Bachelor Degree (Arts and/or Business) or equivalent practice of at least 5 years in the sector Position Specific Competencies & Attributes: Te Ao M?ori: Proficiency in Te Reo M?ori me ?na Tikanga appropriate to the function (Not required, but preferred) Performance Orientation: A high performer consistently delivering to results Solutions Focused: Committed to continuous improvement Teamwork: Contributes effectively within a team providing leadership abilities where appropriate Relationships: Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship engagement and management expertise Accountcapability: Willingly takes accountcapability and engages in problem-solving To be prosperous in this function, you should have excellent verbal and written communication expertise, strong presentation expertise, and expert expertise of funding and sponsorship. How to submit the application: To apply, email your CV and Cover Letter to: Tara Sears - info@aronuiartsfestival.com Skills:
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