Fremont Arts Council’s Fremont Solstice Parade
Parade Staff Positions Announcement
Contact: Leslie Zenz lesliez@fremontartscouncil.org
The Fremont Arts Council (FAC) is seeking qualified and spectacular individuals to staff the 2012 Fremont Solstice Parade. The Fremont Solstice Parade is the defining event of the FAC. We celebrate the longest day of the year through profound street theater, public spectacle, and a kaleidoscope of joyous human expression. This handmade parade consists of human-powered floats and community-based ensembles.
Three position announcements are listed below for Parade Communications Manager, Workshop Manager, and Studio Coordinator. All of these positions require flexibility in work times. Evenings and weekends are when we build the parade. Most of what makes the parade come to life are the many volunteers that generously give their time and passion. Parade staff, however, must provide the framework, encouragement, and support of our volunteer base. The single most important attribute of all parade staff will be the ability to keep it fun and enjoyable for everyone.
Applications are now being accepted. Interviews will commence on March 8th, and positions will remain open until filled. Please consider becoming a part of the team stewarding this beloved Seattle event. All questions concerning the Fremont Solstice Parade, or the job descriptions below, may be directed to Leslie Zenz, Parade Director at lesliez@fremontartscouncil.org . For more information about the Fremont Arts Council, please visit our website at: www.fremontartscouncil.org
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- Parade Communications Manager -
The Communications Manager provides administrative support; manages communication and outreach; and coordinates volunteers for the 2012 Fremont Solstice Parade. Work period begins March 10 and will be part-time March and April, and full-time May-June.
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
Excellent verbal communication.
Excellent writing skills.
Ability to thrive in chaotic environments.
Familiarity with community art parades.
Requirements:
- Proficiency in electronic communications, including e-mail (Gmail), Facebook, Twitter, WordPress (website)
- A current WA State driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle. Running errands is very common.
- Ability to herd cats and be assertive.
- Ability to be “presidential” in the face of conflict.
- Flexibility in work schedule. On-site studio hours are required May- June.
- Professional conduct and “Can-Do” attitude.
- Ability to work as a team player.
Specific duties:
- Work in close collaboration with Parade Director, and all parade staff to facilitate parade operations.
- Coordination of Volunteers: Post regular announcements; Conduct outreach; Provide on-site signup sheets and opportunity descriptions; Maintain on-going communications during parade season; Maintain volunteer list.
- Manage all incoming e-mail during parade period (May-June);
- Manage phone communications during parade period (May-June)
- Ensure web upload of parade materials and information in a timely manner.
- Provide periodic parade updates, artist highlights to the membership and volunteers via web networks.
- Maintain/create parade records and shared documents.
- Host and post minutes for weekly planning meetings from May-June.
- Participate in all staff planning meetings
- Coordinate post-parade party one week after the event.
- Create a post-parade evaluation for participants & volunteers.
- Work with the Director to produce 2011 Parade Report.
The Parade Communications Manager is an integral part of the Parade Staff team and will be supervised by the Solstice Director. Position requires Day-of-Parade duties, and clean-up the Sunday after the parade. Compensation is a $3250. No benefits.
Interested applicants should send their letter of interest, resume of related experience, and references to lesliez@fremontartscouncil.org no later than 5pm on March 6th, 2012
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- Workshop Manager -
The Workshop Manager provides technical support; float body maintenance; and leads public art studio development for the Solstice Parade. The public art studio is a free-to-use space to make art to be included in the Fremont Solstice Parade. Work begins May 1st -June 24th, 2012.
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- Outgoing, Encouraging/Supportive, and Assertive.
- Excellent public engagement/communication skills.
- Proficient in parade art skills (e.g., papier mache, costuming, large puppet or mask making)
- Certified in First-Aide.
- Familiarity with the Fremont Solstice Parade or other community art parades.
- Ability to thrive in chaotic environments.
Requirements:
- The role requires commitment of 3 hours/night, 4 nights/week and weekend daytime 7 hour shifts for 4 weeks May 19th, 2011 through June 16, 2011.
- The ability to lift 60# or more.
- Proficiency in the use of power tools.
- Love for problem solving and supportive concept/design brainstorming.
- Experience in the design and engineering of parade floats.
- Excellent group management skills; organizing and providing leadership for volunteer work parties.
- A positive, engaging attitude. A team player.
- Ability to command authority.
- Good common sense.
Specific duties:
- Organize and lead clean-up parties for Powerhouse prior to opening of studio.
- Purchase supplies and keep the studio stocked during the parade build.
- Ensure working order of power equipment and tools. Maintain order in the tool room.
- Manage overall build site organization and safety.
- Provide on-site assistance to parade participants in float/puppet design.
- Work closely with Director on matters of floats/ float move/ street fencing/ float parking/ float assignment.
- Coordinate the float move from storage to Public art studio (Powerhouse).
Assess working condition of all float bodies and prepare repair report.
- Make all approved repairs/improvements to float bodies.
- Stand ready to assist during Moonlight Parade (to staging area).
- Stand ready to assist Day-of float repairs. This means not being otherwise engaged in the parade.
- Coordinate float parking at the end of parade route.
- Coordinate float break-down and return move to storage.
- Participate in weekly parade planning/staff meetings.
- Works in collaboration with Communications Manager and Studio Coordinator to cover on-site studio operations.
- Prepare staff report at culmination of contract period.
The Parade Workshop Manager is an integral part of the Parade Staff team and will be supervised by the Solstice Director. Position requires Day-of-Parade duties, and clean-up the Sunday after the parade and The Following Saturday Clean-up party. Compensation is a $2000. No benefits.
Interested applicants should send their letter of interest, resume of related experience, and references to lesliez@fremontartscouncil.org no later than 5pm on March 6th, 2012
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- Studio Coordinator -
The FAC is seeking a Studio Coordinator for the 2012 Fremont Solstice Parade’s public art studio. The public art studio is a free-to-use space to make art to be included in the Fremont Solstice Parade. The Studio Coordinator will serve as public greeter, project starter, and chaos manager during hours of operation of the community art studio.
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- Outgoing, Encouraging/Supportive, and Assertive.
- Excellent public engagement/communication skills.
- Proficient in parade art skills (e.g., papier mache, costuming, large puppet or mask making)
- Love for problem solving and supportive concept/design brainstorming.
- Comfortable with use of power tools.
- Certified in First-Aide.
- Familiarity with the Fremont Solstice Parade or other community art parade.
- Ability to thrive in chaotic environments.
Requirements:
- The role requires commitment of 3 hours/night, 4 nights/week and weekend daytime shifts for 4 weeks May 19th, 2011 through June 16, 2011.
- The ability to lift 60#.
- A positive, engaging attitude. A team player.
- Good common sense.
- Ability to address conflict with a cool-head and professional approach.
- Attention to cleanliness and workspace orderliness.
- Attention to safety in the studio.
Specific duties:
- Staff studio during hours of operation. M-F 6PM-9PM, Sa./Su. 11AM-5PM
- Maintain a clean and safe community art studio.
- Support artist lead workshops.
- Work with Workshop Manager to assess studio supply needs and functionality.
- Provide on-site assistance to parade participants in float/puppet design.
- Public greeter and project starter.
- Work with and train volunteers in the studio.
- Participate in weekly parade planning/staff meetings.
- Organize and Staff registration table at line-up day-of parade.
- Leads clean-up at studio Sunday following the parade (June 17th).
- Prepare staff report at culmination of contract period.
The Studio Coordinator is an integral part of the Parade Staff team and will be supervised by the Solstice Director. Position requires Day-of-Parade duties, and clean up afterwards.
Compensation is a $1300. No benefits.
Interested applicants should send their letter of interest, resume of related experience, and references to lesliez@fremontartscouncil.org no later than 5pm on March 6th, 2012
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