ARTS ALLIANCE AFRICA JOBS OPENINGS, TUESDAY 22, MAY 2012

Arts Alliance Africa, in partnership with Palmas International, Italy, Educational Theatre Association, Ohio, and the Cripple Creek Theatre Company, Louisiana is planning an enormous expansion of its campaign projects on an international scale. It is also planning to organize an international arts and cultural festival in January 2013.

In line with this development, the organisation seeks suitable and qualified candidates for the following work positions:


ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
Director of Public Relations
Director of Special Events
Facility Manager
Legal Secretary
Medical Secretary
Accountant/Budget Manager
Travel Coordinator
Sponsorships Coordinator/Promotions Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Receptionist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
Bachelor’s Degree/Higher Diploma from a recognized tertiary institution, and at least one-year related experience and/or training.
Proven expertise in dealing with senior leadership in support role and with all levels of personnel in courteous and efficient manner.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good computer skills [MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.]
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with external contacts or employees of Arts Alliance Africa.

CREATIVE/ THEATRICAL POSITIONS
Technical Director
Artistic Director
Director of Production
Production Manager
Stage Manager
Costume Director
Playwright
Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Sound Designer
Master Carpenter
Master Electrician

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE FOR CREATIVE/THEATRICAL POSITIONS
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree/Higher National Diploma in the Arts or Social Sciences from a recognized university/polytechnic.
Academic and professional qualifications within theatre, dramaturgy, arts administration, or related field of study are highly preferable.
Candidates must also possess extensive experience as an artist and in managing a theatre or performing arts group.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Cooperative management ability
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with performers, external contacts or employees of Arts Alliance Africa.
 
APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
If you think you match our job description, send us an email, attaching a copy of your recent resume and an application letter in MS Word format. In the email subject line, indicate the position you are applying for, and your current state of residence, e.g. "Travel Coordinator, Lagos".

SEND APPLICATIONS TO:  jobs@artsallianceafrica.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Friday, 15th June 2012

Note: We do not accept paper applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Actors, dancers, singers, comedians and other performers should visit our facebook page for audition announcements and other information via: www.facebook.com/ArtsAllianceAfrica

Auditions for performing artists will hold sometime in June in selected states of the federation