Application Deadline: September 17, 2023, 23:59 GMT
Freelance Fee: £12,000 (fixed term, flexible working – approximately 72 days across 20 months)
Introduction
Join QUAD/FORMAT International Photography Festival and partners Déda in the exciting role of Community Engagement Producer for the project “Dancing Through Time: From Pop to Punk in the City of Derby,” funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Project Overview
The “Dancing Through Time” project explores the heritage of dance, music, and club scenes in Derby, spanning from the early 1960s to the late 1970s punk era, a period of significant socio-economic change in Britain.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Project Coordinator and QUAD/FORMAT and Déda teams, you will play a pivotal role in:
- Volunteer Management: Overseeing volunteer coordination.
- Heritage Gathering: Collecting photographs, oral histories, artefacts, and ephemera.
- Event Organization: Planning sharing day activities and community engagement events.
- Archive Management: Updating heritage items for a bespoke archive website, including liaising with website developers.
Qualifications
We’re looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in heritage-focused projects, particularly those involving community engagement.
How to Apply
Please send the following to niamht@derbyquad.co.uk with ‘Community Engagement Producer Application’ in the subject line (or post it to Programme Team, QUAD, Market Place, Derby DE1 3AS):
- CV: Maximum 4 sides of A4.
- Covering Letter: Maximum 2 sides of A4, explaining your interest in the role and how your experience qualifies you.
- Anonymous Monitoring Form: Complete the form here (Code: #0003).
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: September 17, 2023
- Interviews: Week beginning September 25, 2023
- Start Date: Early October 2023
QUAD is committed to promoting diversity and encourages applicants with disabilities or health conditions to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact niamht@derbyquad.co.uk.
For more information about QUAD/FORMAT, Déda, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, please visit the following links:
