role details
Festival Officer
Oxford Pride is much more than just a day and we need someone who can help organise events throughout the year, finishing with our well-loved Festival in the week before Pride Day. If you can source acts, speakers and contributors to entertain, inform and educate our audiences then this is the role for you!
location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
working hours
Flexible
Voluntary unpaid
Expenses only
What will I be doing?
- Organise and oversee the management of all events during the Oxford Pride Festival, including the main Parade Day event (in liaison with the Accessibility, Community, Fundraising, Sponsorship and Volunteer Officers).
- Build and maintain communication with local community groups, businesses and venues to develop a diverse range of events that celebrate LGBTQIA+ life in Oxfordshire, and appeal to a variety of audiences including family-friendly events (with the Community Officer)
- Contact and liaise with acts, performers, and other external contacts to provide entertainment at Festival events (with the Entertainment Officer).
- Gather all the necessary information and materials in a timely manner for Festival events to be promoted in the Pride Guide (with the Creative and Communications Officers, and Directors).
- Source suitable prizes for Festival week competitions (with the Fundraising and Volunteer Officers and Directors).
What do I need?
Enthusiasm to be out there meeting with people to make the events happen.
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 – [email protected] – and Chair – [email protected] – by 13/08/2024 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.
