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adjunct to the CEO:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Closes 30 Sep 2021 Posted on 18 Sep 2021 Region National Work type Full time employment Work classification Education & Development, Performing Arts ShareWith our current wonderful adjunct to the CEO resigning owing to ill-health of a family member, SGCNZ is sadly, but urgently, seeking a replacement for her.Background: Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year , Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ) was founded as a result of New Zealand's Globe Hangings Project. This involved 500 embroiderers and textile artists nationwide, who created 4 huge Hangings for the reconstructed Globe in London, under Creative Director, Kath Des Forges, Executive Designer Dr Raymond Boyce and Project Manager, Dawn Sanders. Instigator of the Globe reconstruction, Sam Wanamaker, persuaded Dawn to establish a Shakespeare Globe Centre in NZ, which, after conducting a practiccapability study to determine an 'appetite' for one, she did in 1991. SGCNZ continues to work closely with Shakespeare's Globe. In order to deliver its vision to transform lives by mentoring potential through experiencing Shakespeare, SGCNZ organises Festivals, workshops, seminars and courses in New Zealand and the UK for students, teachers, actors, directors, emerging practitioners, corporates and Shakespeare devotees. Many Alumni are prosperous on stage, screen and in various arts-related functions as well as in a wide variety of professions, utilising the transferable expertise attained all over its activities. With over 128,000 students having participated in our Festivals and some 6000 in our other programmes, we wish to continue to flourish and provide opportunities for young people from 5 - tertiary age, teachers and senior arts practitioners. SGCNZ is working on future-proofing the organisation with succession planning in mind. SGCNZ's annual 'cornerstone' events are outlined below: With its strong focus on education, SGCNZ has organised its annual Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals (SGCNZ UOSWSF) all over the country since 1992. There are now 24 regions, involving over half the schools with secondary students nationwide, HomeSchoolers and Community Drama groups. After having holding all the Festivals digitally last year, some Workshops have also been provided electronically this year. The National Festival of selections from the Regional Festivals is held annually in Wellington. SGCNZ National Shakespeare Schools Production comprises an intensive residential week for 46 students selected from the Festivals, plus the Costume and Music Competition winners. Other events and activities on which the adjunct to the CEO will work include SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company, SGCNZ Teachers Go Global, Dance Nimble Soles, SGCNZ Primarily Playing with Shakespeare (PPWS) - SGCNZ's programme for primary school aged students designed to introduce the very young to the Bard's works in a fun and accessible way. Currently SGCNZ PPWS is offered only in Wellington, though interest will result in Information technology expanding into other regions. SGCNZ offers 6 Competitions in costume design, music composition, static image, poster and video title card design and essay writing. Processing entries for judging, display and return are tasks to be undertaken. Assisting with ad hoc performances, social media, PR, design, interaction with students, parents and teachers, light financial tasks, fundraising events, funding applications and compliances, and general arts administration, are among other tasks to be undertaken. For more details of SGCNZ's programmes and activities, visit our website sgcnz.org.nz Qualifications and Capabilities: » Arts Degree, Arts and/or Event Management Diploma or equivalent prior practice » High competency in computer expertise - Microsoft Office programmes, Google docs and analytics, Social media » Web design and maintenance capcapability » Design expertise » A minimum of 5 years of financial acumen - familiarity with Xero, and availability to lgain and adopt fully SGCNZ financial recording systems » A minimum of 5 years' practice in sponsorship, fundraising and gaming applications » High level of competence and accuracy in English » practice in writing media releases and other promotional material » Resilience and capability to manage self and others effectively in complex and fluid situations » Driver's licence Key Competencies: The applicant must display a reasonable number of the following competencies. Is: » ?able to demonstrate a proven record of at least 5 years in arts and/or event management » interested in Shakespeare » actively keen on attending theatre » creative in design » willing to quickly become familiar with and enact the vision, strategic direction, ethos and activities ofSGCNZ » able to efficiently use MS Office, a design programme, digital performance and other agreedsoftware applications competently » able to engage all forms of social media to a high level of competency » able to demonstrate a high standard of accuracy in written and oral communication expertise » willing to undertake promotion of events » willing to assist with preparation and hosting of our events and activities » willing to be flexible regarding varying timing, with negotiated time off in lieu » willing to be a co-manager at certain events » willing to do menial tasks as required » able to use initiative and demonstrate flexibility » capable of managing volunteers and interns » willing to work and interact with all age groups » capable of working in insolation and independently » efficient and has strong organisational expertise » able to deliver results in a timely and appropriate manner » aware of appropriate presentation and dress code » ?able to maintain a sense of humour, be resilient, and have a positive and 'can-do'attitude » ?willing to demonstrate a genuine interest in developing the capcapability to be a highly effective 2IC to theSGCNZ CEO Police Vetting - The prosperous applicant will be Police Vetted for working with young people. Links & Contact info: Golden Job Opportunity How to submit the application: How to submit the application: » Write a one page letter (up to 400 words) stating why you wish to be appointed to this function » Attach a CV and previous practice (max 2 pages) » Provide contact details of 2 arts or education related referees, who are willing to be contacted » Complete form on the website: sgcnz.org.nz » Scan all and e-mail to dawn@sgcnz.org.nz Applications close at 11pm on Thursday 30 September.The position is available from 18 October 2021 Interviews of shortlisted candidates will be held in person (depending on COVID-19 regulations), or by Zoom, Skype or Teams. Include your preferred contact mode if shortlisted State earliest date from when you could be available after the closing date Skills:
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