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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

UMSINDO THEATRE SEEKS CO-ORDINATOR/MANAGER



Umsindo theatre projects from Umlazi is looking for a co-ordinator/manager.

Call for a co-ordinator/manager to work together with the artistic directors, Siso and Goso Shabalala. Umsindo Theatre projects from Umlazi is looking for someone who can work one day a week.

Requirements:
– coordinating skills as well as accounting skills in finances
– able to make a planning and make sure everyone knows about it and is where he/she is supposed to be.
– should be able to write, with the input of the artistic directors, a funding proposal.
- good writing and speaking skills in English.
– preferably from Umlazi
– no specific artistic skills needed.
– most networking is done by the artistic directors, but it would be preferable if the coordinator understands the local politics.
– having a driving license is always a plus!

Umsindo's mission is a unique community arts centre, for the people, by the people from Umlazi, run in a professional way.

“We run after school activities in different disciplines,” says a representative. “We make and present shows with the best talents from Umlazi to create confronting, entertaining theatre that is authentic, hilarious, raw and in a funny way disturbing.

“Our vision is to establish within five years an Arts Centre in Umlazi, with its own building and staff. An art centre with accredited training programs for individuals and schools.”

The payment is according to the income of the projects.

Those wishing to apply should send their letter and CV before Monday, October 21, to Umsindo: umsindotp@gmail.com