Job: Freelance Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced freelancer with project management and arts engagement experience.

Chrysalis Arts Development (CAD), is seeking an experienced freelancer with project management and arts engagement experience to contribute to our current programme of creative development work. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled and collaborative team on an innovative programme of place-based and environmental arts-led activity with a particular role in helping us to improve the reach and impact of our audience engagement.

A priority for this opportunity is contributing to the creative consultation programme for Marton Wood, a new ten-year Slow Art initiative in North Yorkshire. The introductory programme for this project has commenced and currently includes workshops and taster activities led by freelance artists, seasonal workshops with local schools, community consultation events and a programme of artist engagement activity.

The project manager will be responsible for organising and facilitating activities for schools, youth and community groups which are contributing to the project’s development, including attendance at regular workshops and other engagement sessions. The role will also involve research to extend the reach of the Marton Wood project, working closely with the rest of the CAD team to identify additional audiences and project partners, including underserved and isolated groups and contributing to the research and writing of an audience development plan.

Fee and time

The work is offered on a freelance basis for 1.5 days per week, based on a daily rate of £170 per day, including VAT if applicable. A day is based on 7 hours. Working hours may be flexible, although a regular working pattern is required. This contract is offered for an initial period of six months commencing in April 2023, due for completion by the end of October 2023, with the option of renewal subject to successful funding being secured.

Responsibilities

Facilitation and co-ordination of engagement programmes of activity in conjunction with CAD’s core team. This will include research and consultation, particularly with schools and community groups, organisation of venues, liaison with artists and other workshop leaders, attendance at participatory sessions and gathering of participants feedback and other relevant information.
Contributing to the planning and implementation of CAD’s current project work which focuses on community engagement, art and environmental issues and place.
Contributing to the development of online community engagement content.
Data collection, evaluation, and presentation of material and project information.
Attendance at weekly team meetings – a combination of online and in-person.
Contribution to the research and writing of an audience development plan to underpin this work.

Experience

Essential

Knowledge/experience of arts and community engagement practice and project management
Strong communication and facilitation skills and confidence in engaging with young people, older people and underserved groups
Excellent organisational and planning abilities
Experience in audience research, data collection, analysis and evaluation
Flexibility, willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a strong collaborative ethos

Desirable

Knowledge of visual arts practice
Enthusiasm for and understanding of CAD’s artistic and environmental goals and values
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a strong collaborative ethos
Digital Skills

To apply

Please see the full job posting on our website [opens in a new tab]
Deadline for applications: Friday 24 March 2023

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