Arts Alliance Africa Massive Recruitment

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 vacant job positions:

1.) Administrative Positions

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

Education and Experience for Administratoive 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 & 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.


2.) Creative / Theatrical Positions

Technical Director
Scenic Designer
Lighting Designer
Costume Designer
Artistic Director
Costume Director
Playwright
Sound Designer
Director of Production
Production Manager
Stage Manager
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 & 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 Closing Date
Friday, 15th June 2012

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

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.
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