Jamboree

Arts Administrator ( Part time) Sheffield.

Job Description and Person Specification

Jamboree is a flourishing Circus Arts company providing a platform for exciting and innovative performance work locally and nationally at indoor and outdoor venues. Our activities include two touring shows, Walkabout Artists, Tent, Stage, Trapeze Rig, Lights and Sound hire, Theatrical Rigging plus Circus and Arts workshops.
We are seeking a dynamic and effective Arts Administrator, experience of book keeping and accounting practices is essential as well as knowledge of word excel and dtp packages.
The post will be15 hours per week with the possibility of extra hours, paid at a rate of £8.00 per hour gross plus a discretionary bonus.

Main Tasks

*To maintain core services and administration within the business.
*To attract and arrange more work for Jamboree.
*To implement the marketing strategy as defined by the Directors.
*To support Jamboree in its overall fundraising.

Skills

*Good organisation skills.
*Understanding of human circus skills / an arts background is desirable.
*IT skills.
*Demonstrable communication skills, written and verbal.
*Ability to network and initiate activities independently.
*Good team working ability.

Experience

*Working in an administrative role.
*Knowledge of fundraising.
*Knowledge of entertainments industry.

Please Apply in writing with a covering letter and C.V including two references to:

Eleanor Hooper,
Jamboree Arts,
203 Abbeyfield rd,
Sheffield, S4 7AW
Or via email: info@jamboreearts.org.uk
Closing date for application is 1st August 2006.