An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Production Manager to join our Midsumma Festival team.

This role is a crucial position in terms of managing logistical / operational event planning. The Production Manager will scope potential events being developed and presented by the Midsumma Festival itself (as opposed to the broader umbrella events in the wider open-access program), and manage the delivery of logistics and production of events as required. The position is responsible for all permit and license requirements including event-planning documents for local councils, police etc. required for Midsumma self-presented events to proceed. The position will also have input into general operational requirements of the festival so as to improve systems and processes as part of a continual process of improvement for the festival in all its operational areas. The position is a hands-on delivery role and is currently involved in the day-to-day delivery and set up/ bump out of events.

The role requires an outgoing, enthusiastic person to undertake the planning, coordination and delivery of a range of activities and events for Midsumma within its primary activity, the annual Midsumma Festival undertaken in January/February.

The position will work closely on a daily basis with the Chief Executive and the Festival's Program Manager as well as with the Finance/ Administration Manager and an external Risk Management consultant(s).

Key accountabilities are scoping and managing event delivery requirements, include developing and managing budgets so as to maximise benefits and resources for the festival; dealing with potential suppliers and a wide range of key stakeholders, as well as developing and delivering event delivery plans, and ensuring that event requirements such as permits, risk assessments, schedules and crewing requirements are completed in a timely fashion.

The role will identify and recruit crew requirements within budget parameters and also work with interns and industry secondments, and where appropriate work with the festival’s volunteer coordinator to maximise delivery of resources for all events.

Applications should be sent to [email protected] no later than 5pm Monday 2 July.

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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Finance and Administration Manager to join our Midsumma Festival team.

Midsumma Festival is Victoria's premier LGBTIQA+ arts and cultural festival, for and by communities who live with shared experiences around diverse gender and sexuality. Midsumma also has significant programs aimed at disability cultures, indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse programming. With a current turnover of $1.5M and attendances of 265,000 per year, Midsumma Festival features up to 180 events in venues across Melbourne and wider Victoria. Midsumma works year-round to provide artists and culture-makers with support and development opportunities to create, present and promote their work.

We are looking for an experienced financial manager with skills in all areas of financial and administrative management. The role will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board on strategies, funding and reporting requirements as well as systems and procedures to assist us to maximise opportunities. FT salary range $68-$75k plus Super depending upon applicant experience. Flexibility exists for role to be worked part time (.8)

All applications must address the job description. For a copy of the job description or for any further information on the role or organisation please contact [email protected]

Applications close 5pm Friday 11 May and should be sent to [email protected].

Midsumma is calling out for applications from early-career digital service workers seeking a learning experience they can sink their teeth into.

Help deliver one of Australia's greatest LGBTQIA+ events, gain valuable work experience and grow your networks. Midsumma is Australia's leading queer arts and cultural organisation, for people who identify as LGBTQIA+. We are a champion of queer cultures, conversations and events. With the primary festival held in summer each year, we work year-round to support artists to create, present and promote their work.

We are looking for expressions of interest from applicants who are interested in providing ongoing assistance with maintaining the midsumma.org.au website and other online platforms. There would be an expectation that the applicant would assist with, or perform, specific tasks within clearly defined timeframes, but there would also be considerable scope for working on collaborative development projects where the applicant would be heavily involved in the design and delivery of the project, and have a great deal of flexibility around the deadlines.

The placement is an unpaid volunteer role, however, you will be granted an allowance of $500 negotiable depending on duration and situation, to assist with covering costs incurred during your placement.

Digital Services Work Placement applications close on Friday 1 June 2018.

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We are looking for expressions of interest from suitably skilled and interested people for the Treasurer position on our Volunteer Board to assist Midsumma in its next exciting phase of development. The Midsumma Board provides excellent governance, strategic guidance and networking capabilities for our organisation. The position will be formally appointed based on Midsumma Festival's constitution.

1. Energetic and engaging with strong community liaison skills
2. Passionate about inclusion and diversity
3. An experienced Financial Controller (or similar position) with CPA/CA qualifications
4. Strong at networking and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ communities and are comfortable leveraging your contacts to help fundraising
5. Have strong networks within the government, business and /or philanthropy sectors
6. Experienced with board level positions (not-for-profit or corporate)

1. Proven experience in Board governance
2. Experience within the arts and culture industry
3. Strong existing networks within government, community or corporate sectors

Please send a brief cover letter and your expression of interest including CV outlining interest and relevant experience to [email protected] by 5pm, Saturday 31 March 2018.

Download details: Midsumma Board Member – Treasurer

Expressions of interest are now open for a Program Coordinator role. Working closely with Midsumma's Program Manager, the Program Coordinator, in consultation with other Midsumma staff and external consultants, is responsible for the effective delivery of Midsumma Pathways: mentoring and workshop program for up to 10 LGBTQIA+ artists living with disability running from May to August 2018.

The Program Coordinator may be responsible for assisting with other event and artist development programming requirements throughout the duration of their contract.

The Role is a part time fixed-term project-based contract related to the delivery of selected Midsumma artist development programs. Where funding arrangements change in the future there may be scope for the role to be continued with programming within Midsumma Festival.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 5pm, Friday 9 March 2018 using the subject line: Program Coordinator Application.

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Expressions of interest are now open for a savvy social media team leader to coordinate Midsumma Festival social media activity from 8 January until 6 February.

• You have evidence of your own success in promoting events on social media and/or have worked professionally in marketing and social media fields.
• You know your # from your @ and the best time to use it.
• You are available to come into the Midsumma office (Bourke St) on some days – and work remotely at other times – from early January to 6 February.
• You are comfortable with some image sourcing and resizing without necessarily being a graphic designer.
• You are up to date with Melbourne's LGBTQIA+ culture and activities generally.
• You might be considered a responsible voice for our LGBTQIA+ communities
• Pretty organised? Happy to work with scheduled and reactive content?
• Need a little cash to help you through summer?
• Reliability is a must.

• Working with Midsumma's small but mighty team this coming Midsumma Festival.
• Choose your hours – but be available to monitor Midsumma social platforms a couple of times every day.
• Tickets to selected shows and events
• Midsumma Festival Staff t-shirt.
• Access to places and people others don't even know exist.
• Hugs and an invite to the Thankyou Party at the end of it all.
• A little cash negotiable based on the successful candidate.

You'll be working closely with the Midsumma Marketing Manger and summer placement team as well as other social media ambassadors for the festival.

Midsumma is calling out for applications from early-career arts workers seeking a learning experience they can sink their teeth into.

Successful applicants will help deliver one of Australia's greatest LGBTQIA+ events, gain valuable work experience and grow their networks. Midsumma Work Placements are short-term and volunteer-based, and open to students and non-students in the areas of Programming and Event Management, Marketing and Publicity, Production and Arts Administration.

Midsumma Festival is delivered by a team of professional arts workers and event managers. You will be paired up with a staff member who will manage your tasks and support you in your career learning while with Midsumma.

Midsumma Work Placements commence in November 2017 and run until mid-February 2018. Placements are part-time, with hours increasing over the duration of the festival period (14 January – 4 February 2018). During the festival period, working outside standard business hours will be required. Start date and hours are negotiable.

Placements are unpaid volunteer roles, however, you will be granted a small allowance to assist with covering costs incurred during your placement.

Summer Work Placement applications close at midnight on Friday 13 October.

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This senior role is the day to day financial controller and administration manager for the Midsumma Festival Inc. and is responsible for the coordination and day to day smooth running of the festival’s office and administrative environment; to best support the Chief Executive and Board to meet the artistic and cultural objectives of the festival in a progressive and sustainable way.

Such support is critical in the lead up to and throughout the festival delivery period, and during evaluation and planning processes for each festival. The position is responsible for the operations of the accounting systems, up to date financial forecasting and general reporting to funding / governance bodies, general office administrative systems and processes including IT and communications systems (ICT). Instrumental to the role is the ability to assess, develop, implement and maintain systems and processes that are consistent with budgetary, corporate governance and reporting requirements, the festival’s Strategic Overview and general operational requirements.

The role will also support operational delivery of the festival alongside all staff of Midsumma Festival.

The role requires an outgoing, enthusiastic, highly organised and dedicated person who works well as part of a team. As part of a committed but small team, the role is a hands-on delivery position crucial to the success of Midsumma Festival and the ability of the festival to achieve its potential.

Midsumma is an equal opportunity employer and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Finance and Office Operations Manager applications close by 5pm Sunday 15 October 2017.

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