role details
Entertainment Officer
Help us find appropriate artists for various events through the year and for Pride Day. The role would include the booking and management of on the day requirements of each artist.
location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
working hours
Flexible
Voluntary unpaid
Expenses only
What will I be doing?
- Be responsible for all entertainment on Parade Day, and at any other events, Pride organises.
- Research and recommend acts to be discussed and agreed upon with the Committee before final confirmation booking.
- Draft contracts from existing templates and negotiate payments with performers and/or management companies (in liaison with the Fundraising Officer, Sponsorship Officer, and Directors).
- Provide timely updates to the Communications Officer and Pride Guide for the promotion of all acts.
- Maintain ongoing communications with all acts to keep them updated about event timings, and any changes and answer their queries.
- Make and manage arrangements for all bookings, including running orders with realistic timings, and coordinate the backstage requirements (in liaison with the Operations, Accessibility, and Volunteer Officers).
- Appoint a stage management team for Parade Day, and other Pride events as required.
What do I need?
An ability to work to deadlines and communicate effectively. An understanding or experience of live performances would be useful.
The benefits:
- Meet new people
- Learn new skills
- Develop new interests
- Improve your self confidence
- Give back to the community
How do I apply for the role?
To apply or re-apply for an officer position for the 2024-2025 year, please email the Secretary – secretary@oxfordpride.uk – and Chair – chair@oxfordpride.uk – by 25/08/2024 with the following:
- Reason for Your Application (max 200 words)
- Qualities/Experience You Bring (max 200 words)
- Up-to-date CV
The Secretary will contact you with the outcome from the executive directors or to arrange next steps. Your data will be used according to Oxford Pride’s GDPR Policy, available on our website under Bylaws. Non-successful applicants can request feedback.
Membership Requirement: You must be a member of Oxford Pride to stand for any position. To become a member, please complete our membership form.
