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Post Title: Dance Programmer

Fee: £9,000, plus reasonable approved expenses

Contract: Freelance position, 75 days running from March –December 2010

MDI is seeking a freelance Dance Programmer to develop, co-ordinate and manage specific large-scale public and participatory projects as part of Leap 2010. To include:

* Assisting MDI team with International Day of Dance – April

* Programme City Steps - June

* Curate dance programme with MDPN from July – December

* Develop a series of community showcases and platforms in association with Merseyside Local Authorities as appropriate

* Manage a budget

* Attract additional resources to the programme

Successful candidates will have a proven track record in a dance/arts project management role, experience of managing dance performance or participatory events, excellent project administration skills, experience of managing budgets, strong time-management and communication skills, and an enthusiasm for dance.

It is anticipated that the Dance Programmer will work from MDI,'s office in order to connect with relevant team members. The Dance Programmer will also be expected to work in other locations around Merseyside during delivery of the projects.

This post holder will work closely with the MDI Director and will be a key part of the Festival team.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 18th February 2010

Interviews will be held on Friday 26th February 2010

To apply, please email info@mdi.org.uk with:

· A full CV

· A covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, which explains why you are suited to this role and how you fit the person specification (see right)

· Details of any other work commitments you may have during this period

If you have not been contacted by 24th February 2010, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Applications made through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

MDI is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. Please see www.mdi.org.uk for more details.


Merseyside Dance Initiative
Part-time Marketing Officer

Terms & Conditions:
Salary: £18450 p/a (pro rata)
Hours: 17.5 hours per week, ideally to be worked over 5 days (Monday to Friday).
This post is initially funded to March 2009, and it is expected to continue beyond that date subject to relevant funding being secured.

General:
Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI) is the regional dance development agency for Merseyside in the North West of England. Based on Hope Street, Liverpool, MDI operates two dance studios and a busy administrative office. The events presented and produced by the MDI are varied and diverse, including studio classes, continuing professional development workshops, and the annual LEAP Contemporary Dance Festival. We also run a significant amount of education and outreach work in the wider Merseyside community.

We are looking for an energetic individual to join this dynamic and exciting organisation and play an integral part in the MDI staff team. Together with the Administration & Information Manager, you will have responsibility for delivering effective marketing of all aspects of our work, and for developing and maintaining MDI’s profile with the public and press. You will also have responsibility for the distribution of print, and the promotion of workshop bookings.

Application process:
Complete the standard MDI application form - available from www.merseysidedance.co.uk - and return to the address below by Friday 31st August 2007. CRB check will be required.
Interviews will be held at MDI's office in Liverpool on Friday 7th September 2007. All candidates for interview will be notified by 5.00pm on Monday 3rd September 2007. If you have not heard from MDI by this date please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Merseyside Dance Initiative
The Annexe, 13-15 Hope Street
Liverpool
L1 9BQ


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