Creative Programme Coordinator – Northern Ireland Mental Health Arts Festival

Northern Ireland Mental Health Arts Festival (NIMHAF) is seeking a Creative Programme Coordinator to lead a team of volunteers, freelance creative professionals and event co-ordinators. You will be involved in every aspect of collaboration from the idea phase to execution, including programming, overall artistic vision and development.

Job Specification 
Job Role: Senior Management

Salary: £18,720 annually for 24 hours per week (£31,200 for full-time equivalent)

Hours per week: 24

Job Description 
The Creative Programme Coordinator will:

• Supervise and guide copywriters, artists, web and print designers to create the necessary public facing, user-friendly methods of furthering promotional capabilities and creative responses to mental health issues.
• Work within a budget and have experience of preparing and submitting funding applications. You will be supported by and will report to the NIMHAF Board.
• Work independently, using their professional expertise to manage the day-to-day details of NIMHAF projects and see the annual festival to fruition. You will liaise with the Board regarding key decisions and for approvals.
• Have the ability to work well under pressure as they will manage diverse teams working on multiple projects/events.
• Have a clear vision of how they will deliver the festival’s message in a way that speaks directly to festival participants.

The festival takes place across Northern Ireland and has links nationally and internationally. You will have opportunities to travel and meet other professionals in the CAH sector. The Creative Programme Coordinator will represent the NIMAF at events and attend CAH sector meetings.

Timeline
Closing Date: Friday 6 September 2024 at 4:00pm
Interviews: Thursday 12 September 2024.

Contact Details
Email mhamjobs@gmail.com to request an application pack.

NIMHAF is supported by the Arts Council of Northern, Belfast City Council, Future Screens NI, and the Baring Foundation.

www.nimhaf.org