The Crescent Arts Centre seeks a self-motivated, organised and enthusiastic individual with a proven track record in community arts outreach work.

Working closely with the Crescent Management and staff this individual will design, develop, implement and monitor community arts activities within and across communities from and at the Crescent Arts Centre. These activities will be participative, non-prescriptive and community-led and will be designed to increase the participantsʼ personal development and self esteem. The role will also involve exploring funding mechanisms in association with the Marketing and Fundraising Officer.

Salary (Gross): £22,500 – £23,100 per annum

Applications

Application Pack PDF

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To apply please download the relevant application pack or contact the centre at:

2-4 University Road, Belfast BT7 1NH
Tel: 028 9024 2338
Email: info@crescentarts.org

The Crescent Arts Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The Crescent Arts Centre seeks individuals for the following posts to ensure the smooth operation of a vibrant arts centre.

1. WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST (PART TIME)

Working closely with the Crescent Management and staff team, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of the team in this vibrant arts centre.

The successful applicant will be vital in creating and maintaining the positive image of the arts centre, building its reputation with the public and maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer care.

In addition, the post-holder will act as first point of contact for users of the arts centre with the highest standards of customer service and efficiency at all times and to deliver fast efficient ticket sales via our box office system to all customers.

2. CASUAL CREW (POOL)

Consisting of a high percentage of evening work casual Crew are responsible to the Arts Technician and/or Centre Manager for the delivery of consistent and high quality technical services (e.g. sound / lighting / room set-ups) relating to live events, productions, performances, festivals, classes and room hires in the centre.

Flexibility of working hours is essential.

APPLICATIONS

To request an application pack please email manager@crescentarts.org or write to:

The Manager
Crescent Arts Centre
2-4 University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NH
Tel: 028 9024 2338

The Crescent Arts Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 2PM WEDNESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2011

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Fixed term contract until February 2012

The Crescent Arts Centre seeks an individual for the post of Part Time Administrative Officer (Maternity Cover) to ensure the smooth operation of a busy arts centre.

Working closely with the Deputy Manager, the principal responsibility of the post is to support the effective administration of the centre, with a particular focus on the seasonal class programmes and courses.

In addition, the post-holder will assist in maintaining and developing administration systems and databases including the preparation of contracts, and generally undertake other administrative duties as required.

The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating meetings and events, monitoring and updating records, maintaining filing systems and generally providing a vital point of contact for the team and its work.

Salary: £22,000 per annum pro rata based on 2.5 days / week (Fixed Term Contract until February 2012)

Applications

Part Time Administrative Officer Application Pack. (.zip file, ~266kb)

To apply please download the relevant application pack or contact the centre at:

2-4 University Road, Belfast BT7 1NH
Tel: 028 9024 2338
Email: manager@crescentarts.org

The Crescent Arts Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer

BELFAST BOOK FESTIVAL COORDINATOR

To organise and coordinate the Belfast Book Festival June 2011. This dynamic and innovative festival will be high profile and similar in nature to the Dublin and Edinburgh Book Festivals.

Anticipated 5 month Fixed Term contract from March – July 2011:

• Salary – £7,000 (Gross)
• Hours – 22 per week (May, July)
• Hours – 37 per week (March, April, June)

Essential Criteria;

1. Third level qualification

2. Minimum of three years’ experience in the arts

3. Proven experience of project management

4. Proven experience of managing budgets

5. Proven experience of accessing funding and meeting funders’ monitoring requirements

6. Proven experience of event marketing

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure through Access NI

If you have the relevant experience and you like a challenge – Please download the application pack.

Alternatively you can contact the centre at:

The Crescent Arts Centre,
2-4 University Road,
Belfast BT7 1NH

Tel: 028 90 242338
Email: manager@crescentarts.org

The Crescent Arts Centre is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date for applications, 2pm Friday 18th February 2011.

Late applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POSTS: 2PM FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 2010

DEPUTY MANAGER (Finance / Administration)

(Fixed Term Appointment for 11 months)

This pivotal role will work closely with the Manager, to ensure effective administration and support for the Crescent Arts Centre, spanning the centre’s programme of creative, learning and participatory-based activities; offering high quality administrative services to the Manager and team.

The post-holder will not only oversee and ensure all relevant financial controls and procedures are followed in accordance with the centre’s systems and statutory legislation but will also develop consistent administrative systems and functions to integrate and maximise the overall co-ordination and administration of the centre as a whole.

The post-holder will also supervise, lead and work directly with the Crescent Arts Centre’s staff, tutors, performers and other creative personnel, to effectively plan, co-ordinate and administer all activity within the building.

Salary: £24,000 per annum pro rata based on fixed term of 11 months

OUTREACH & EDUCATION OFFICER

To design, develop, implement and monitor community arts activities within and across communities from and at the Crescent Arts Centre.

These activities will be participative, non-prescriptive and community-led and will be designed to increase the participants’ personal development and self esteem. To explore funding mechanisms in association with the Marketing and Fundraising Officer.

Salary: £22,000 per annum

MARKETING & FUNDRAISING OFFICER

This post reports to the Manager and will play a vital role in maximising the full potential of a completely refurbished multi purpose community arts centre. The post-holder will work alongside the Manager, Deputy Manager and other team members to devise, implement and deliver agreed marketing and fundraising strategies.

Salary: £22,000 per annum

ARTS TECHNICIAN

Arts technician required for a completely refurbished multi-purpose arts centre. Consisting of a high percentage of evening work the Arts Technician will be responsible to the Manager for the delivery of consistent and high quality technical services (eg. sound / lighting) relating to live events, productions, performances and festivals in the centre, and for the maintenance, technical servicing and operation of the specialised equipment for the aforementioned activities. Flexibility of working hours is essential.

Salary: £22,000 per annum

PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Working closely with the Deputy Manager, the principal responsibility of the post is to support the effective administration of the centre, with a particular focus on the learning and participation activities and seasonal class programmes and courses.

In addition, the post-holder will assist in maintaining and developing administration systems and databases including the preparation of contracts, and generally undertake other administrative duties as required.

The Post-holder will be responsible for coordinating meetings and events, preparing contracts, monitoring and updating records, maintaining filing systems and generally providing a vital point of contact for the team and its work.

Salary: £22,000 per annum pro rata based on 2.5 days / week

Applications

To apply please download the relevant application pack above or contact the centre at:
165 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 1SQ
Tel: 028 9024 2338
Email: info@crescentarts.org

The Crescent Arts Centre is an Equal Opportunities Employer

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL POSTS: 2PM FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 2010

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

This will involve a full range of PR services to help the organisation with its external communications and to work in conjunction with the Crescent’s fundraising consultants and appropriate members of the organisation.

Funded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the maximum budget available for this project is £18,000 (excl. VAT).

A tender brief and background information can be obtained from:

Keith Acheson, Assistant Manager, Crescent Arts Centre, 165 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1SQ

Telephone: 028 90242338

Email: keith@crescentarts.org

Alternatively these documents can be downloaded from our website at www.crescentarts.org

The closing date for submission is 3pm, Monday 31^st August.

Please click the link below to download documents.

Terms of Reference

The closing date for submission of the tenders is 24th April 2009.

Please click the link below to download documents.

Terms of Reference

CAPITAL BUILDING REFURBISHMENT/EXTENSION PROJECT

This is a renewed advertisement for the post of CAPITAL FUNDRAISER for the above project

The person contracted will be responsible for developing and implementing the centre’s fundraising strategy and will achieve an agreed money-raising target (within a stipulated time frame) through a wide range of fundraising media (including trust, corporate, individual and major donor).

He/she will be accountable to the Crescent Arts Centre board of directors (fundraising committee) and the centre manager. Fundraising experience and a demonstrable track record of successful bid writing and monies raised is essential together with good financial acumen and sound business skills. Experience of fundraising in the charitable sector is desirable.

For further information, please apply, in the first instance to:

Liz Donnan, Manager,
Crescent Arts Centre,
165 Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 1SQ

Telephone 028 9024 2338.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and multi-skilled person to maintain the Crescent Arts Centre building.Whilst the main duty will be the maintenance within the building which will include minor plumbing, electrical, joinery work etc. there will be various other housekeeping / caretaking duties.

As the Centre functions during the day and the evening, working hours will be variable according to operational requirements.

Previous maintenance experience is essential together with a full valid and clean driving licence.

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Apply in writing enclosing C.V. and contact details of 3 referees (the C.V. should include details of experience relative to the post) to:
Liz Donnan,
Manager,
Crescent Arts Centre
2 — 4 University Road
Belfast BT7 1NH

If necessary a shortlist of candidates considered suitable shall be drawn up by the selection board, from the information provided
The Crescent Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer