GEST Seeks Coordinator/Communicator

Gest (Gothenburg English Studio Thea Tre) · Temporary

Chapmans Torg 10, Göteborg, Sweden

Gothenburg English Studio Theatre seeks a coordinator and communicator GEST seeks a creative and goal-oriented coordinator and communicator who wants to combine work with our cultural education activities with communication and marketing of our entire operation. The position has two areas of responsibility: coordinator for the theatre's Creative Learning Department, and communicator/marketer for GEST's collective activities. You will be a key person in a small, family-like team and work closely with the theatre's administration, artistic leadership, and production team. Job Duties Creative Learning and Educational Activities Coordinate, administer, and distribute our educational offerings locally, regionally, and nationally Responsible for scheduling outreach drama workshops and touring school productions Responsible for the theatre's course offerings Work with ticket booking and administer and organize workshops and tours Coordinate and communicate with educators and actors Liaise with organizers, schools, and cultural representatives and represent the theatre in various contexts Serve to some extent as production assistant for GEST's other activities Communication and Marketing In collaboration with artistic leadership and producer, be responsible for communication and marketing of GEST's collective activities across all channels including social media Work with layout and graphic materials for productions and educational activities Qualifications We are looking for someone who: Expresses yourself well in speech and writing in both English and Swedish Has very good computer skills, preferably experience with InDesign and Photoshop Has relevant education Is well-versed in the cultural sector, aware of current developments, and has an interest in contemporary performing arts and theatre processes Is organized and development-focused and can move from idea to completed production Is self-driven and motivated and works well collaboratively with others It is advantageous to have knowledge of the school system, cultural representatives, presentation days and similar, as well as experience seeking grants, sponsorships, scholarships and the like. We also welcome drama educators with administrative experience to apply for the position. About the Position Scope: 50% Start Date: Immediately, by agreement Duration: Fixed-term employment through December 31, with possible extension Salary: Monthly salary, according to collective agreement Application: Email CV and a presentation of who you are to [email protected]. Please indicate "Coordinator/Communicator" in the subject line. Application Deadline: September 7, but please send your application as soon as possible as selections are made on a rolling basis. Questions and More Information: Contact Operations Producer Sarah Johansson at 031-42 50 65 or [email protected] About GEST Gothenburg English Studio Theatre (GEST) is an award-winning English-language independent theatre group in Gothenburg, and the only professional English-speaking theatre in Western Sweden. Since its founding in 2005, GEST has performed newly written, compelling, and critically acclaimed English drama in the original language, often Scandinavian premieres, for a steadily growing Swedish audience. Actors and sometimes directors are recruited from Sweden, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other English-speaking countries, and we work with a Swedish production team responsible for sound and lighting design, set design, technical work, and more. Since 2012, we have been located at Chapmans torg in Majorna, where we have a studio stage as well as a larger theatre hall and foyer. We produce at least two original productions per year as well as touring English-language school productions. In addition to our artistic activities, GEST offers English-language theatre courses and English drama workshops for primary and secondary schools. GEST is financed by operational support from the City of Gothenburg, the Västra Götaland Region, the Swedish Arts Council, and our own ticket revenues.