Performing Arts nonprofit seeks event coordinator.

CymaSpace, a young but fast growing non-profit based in SE Portland is looking to hire a paid part-time freelance event coordinator.

Our mission is to make performing arts more accessible & inclusive to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing through Technology, Education & Outreach. Take a moment to learn more about our work and mission at cymaspace.org.

If you have experience managing and coordinating arts/community/nonprofit events, and the idea of working with the cutting-edge intersection of arts, accessibility and technology in an inclusive, Deaf-friendly environment excites you, stop what you are doing and contact us!

Key responsibilities

• Work with Board of Directors to familiarize self with mission and needs of the Deaf community
• Work directly with Board President to coordinate a monthly Arts & Accessibility showcase event.
• Act as main liason and point of contact for performers, ASL interpreters, engineers and event staff.
• Create planning documents, run sheets, stage riders and staff/volunteer shifts
• Coordinate with digital/print designers to create promotion materials.
• Update wordpress-based website, create Facebook events and set-up event ticketing via Brown Paper Tickets.

Requirements

• Interest in nonprofit and charity work (especially in the arts and/or Deaf community).
• Able to commit to working on-site on Sundays, 2-3 times a month
• Available to coordinate activities during each monthly event (6-8 hour shift)
• Outstanding English Reading/Writing abilities.
• Excellent project management, communication, organization and time-keeping skills (Managing grants and projects in Google Documents/Spreadsheets and keeping track of hours worked).

Priority given to candidates demonstrating:

• Keen interest in accessibility and technology
• Fluency in ASL (American Sign Language) & familiarity with Deaf Culture.
• Pro-active support of local arts and culture in Portland, OR.

To apply

Send your resume, a brief introduction about why you would be a suitable candidate along with samples of prior marketing work to .