Poetry Slam MC

08 July 2011

Organisation/person name:

Going West Books and Writers Festival 2011

Work type:

Contract

Work classification:

OTHER

Job description:

Wanted Poetry Slam MC, Going West Books and Writers Festival 2011

Are you passionate about poetry?

Can you MC a poetry slam?
Do you have a natural rapport with an audience?

Going West Books and Writers Festival 2011 is looking for a passionate poet/MC to run and MC the Going West Poetry Slam and heats.

This is a very popular event that attracts poets from around the country and involves a judging panel and cash prizes.

You will need to:-

Have some Poetry Slam experience
Have good organisational skills, be methodical, follow through on actions and meet deadlines. Some event management experience an advantage.
Be a natural and clear communicator especially with an audience
Work well on your own and in a team environment
Have basic computer skills (email, word); familiarity with Facebook an advantage

The heats (up to 3) will be held in August with the final event to be held on Saturday 3 September. The successful applicant will start by end of July. This is a contract position and weekly hours will vary.

For a Position Description or to discuss, please contact anna.fomison@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call (09)301 0101 xtn 428168

Applications close Sun 17 July 2011.

Opportunity location:

Auckland (Waitakere)

Key skills sought:

please see above

End date:

Saturday, 3 September 2011

This opportunity is:

Paid

Salary low $:

Salary high $:

Closing date:

Sunday, 17 July 2011

Contact details:

for more information call Anna Fomison on (09)301 0101 xtn 428168 or email anna.fomison@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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Going West Books & Writers Festival
Going West Books & Writers is the annual literary festival that takes place in Waitakere, Auckland City each September.

The festival celebrates its 16th anniversary in 2011. Its original inspiration came from the train journey described by Maurice Gee in his novel "Going West". The festival incorporates a variety of word-based events including: a literary weekend that brings writers and performers from around the country to discuss writing and the world of ideas; a NZ theatre season; a poetry slam; second-hand and rare book market; exhibitions; and events for youth.

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