PONToon Project Coordinator
Aspex is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is able to share their passion for contemporary visual art with young women in our local community. Experience of delivering arts education programmes will be essential to support us in the coordination of a new and ambitious project.
PONToon
Between 2017-2020 The Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Portsmouth will lead a new project that will improve the employment rates of women from disadvantaged backgrounds by developing a range of digital tools and technologies that will be used to tackle the digital skills shortage that currently exists in the UK and France.
The project, known as PONToon (Partnership Opportunities using New Technologies fostering sOcial and ecOnomic inclusion), will target socially excluded women who are far removed from the labour market and who may face challenges such as single parenthood and mental health issues.
PONToon will focus on developing several digital tools that will help upskill women by improving their digital competencies and providing them with the necessary digital skills to access the labour market. The tools will be co-created and developed by women who currently do not have access to digital technology. Through developing the tools they will learn additional skills on idea development, data creation and project management.
The toolkit will then be shared with service providers, job centres and local authorities enabling them to offer a more engaging and complete training offer to women.
For Aspex the project will involve developing groups locally which will curate and co-create digital artworks, providing opportunities to learn new skills. The programme will also involve the commissioning of digital artist residencies, exhibitions and events which promote the aims and outcomes of the programme.
The Project Coordinator will work closely with Aspex’s team to develop and deliver work with groups in Portsmouth and will assist the Participation & Learning Manager in all aspects of administration for the project. The role will also involve regular meetings with PONToon partners and the Project Coordinator must be willing to travel to partner venues in South-West England and France.
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Application procedure
Applications should be received by Aspex no later than 10am, Friday 13th October 2017.
Only email or hard copies of the completed application form will be accepted (no CVs please). Please mark the envelope or subject line ‘PONToon Project Coordinator.
Please send applications to: Vicky Chapter, Participation & Learning Manager, Aspex, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF or
Interviews will take place onTuesday 17th October 2017.
If you have not heard from Aspex by this date please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Aspex welcomes applications from all members of the community, irrespective of gender, race, disability and age.
Aspex Visual Arts Trust Job Description
PONToon Project CoordinatorSalary: £18,000 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week), 3 years fixed term November 2017-2020
Responsible to: The Participation & Learning Manager
Line Management: Freelance/casual staff and volunteers
Job summary: Responsible for the coordination and delivery of the PONToon project for Aspex.
To work closely with the Participation & Learning Manager to devise and deliver all elements of the PONToon project. This will involve coordinating and leading engagement programmes which provide opportunities for women locally to curate and co-create digital artworks, from recruiting participants through to delivery and evaluation. The post will assist in administration for the project, including providing information for regular project reports.
The PONToon Project Coordinator will represent Aspex at PONToon steering meetings, feeding back on progress. They will also act as an Ambassador, supporting the training of organisations and individuals in the project toolkit when created.
The post will support the Exhibitions & Gallery Manager with the coordination of Artist Residencies and Exhibitions relating to the project and the Marketing & Communications Manager in promoting the ongoing development of the project.
You will be responsible for:
PROJECT COORDINATION
●Coordinating & delivering a programme of activities for young women to develop new skills through the commissioning and co-creation of artworks using digital media
●Liaising with organisations locally to recruit participants and track progress
●Evaluate all aspects of the project, capturing feedback from participants, external organisations and gallery visitors
●Acting as an Ambassador for the project and working with project partners to train organisations and disseminate learning
●Supporting the Exhibitions & Gallery Manager in organising artist residencies and exhibitions relating to the project
●Coordination and administration of the PONToon project, including liaising with freelance artists/artist educators, partner organisations, preparation of contracts, producing project reports, meeting minutes and monitoring budgets
WORKSHOP DELIVERY
●Working with groups of young women to curate and co-create digital artworks - this will involve short projects (8-12 weeks) and one longer project (9-12 months)
●Supporting the groups to develop knowledge of contemporary artists and digital media
●Developing participant skills in project management, budget management, communication etc.
●Developing participant soft skills eg. confidence & self esteem
●Supporting the groups to develop knowledge of contemporary artists and digital media
●To ensure that all activities organised take place comply with Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities practices in line with organisation policies.
PROMOTION & PROFILE
●Assisting the Marketing & Communications Manager in the documentation and promotion of the project
●Working with Apprentices, Volunteers and Participants to develop visitor engagement tools to capture feedback on the project
●Data Collection from participants and audiences
●Representing Aspex through attendance at events, giving talks/tours, and externally through attendance at meetings, seminars and conferences as required.
LINE MANAGEMENT
●Supporting Freelance Artists/Artist Educators, Gallery Apprentices and Volunteers in tasks relating to the project.
Person Specification
All criteria are essential unless specified by (D) in which case they are desirable.
Experience:
●Experience of coordinating arts engagement projects
●Experience of working within a gallery education or other education context
●Working with participants/community groups (adults)
●Working with artists
●Working with partner organisations including service providers
●Evaluating projects and collecting feedback from a range of sources
●Administration skills eg. minute taking, budget monitoring
●Negotiating contracts (D)
Knowledge & Skills:
●Education relating to art/education
●Excellent knowledge of and enthusiasm for contemporary visual art & digital media
●Strong attention to detail
●Excellent organisational skills
●Excellent administrative skills
●Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
●Work productively and positively within a team
●Ability to be self motivated
●Be able to act on own initiative and prioritise workloads
●The ability to work accurately under pressure and to deadlines
●Good working knowledge of Googledocs & MS Office (excel, access and word)
●Have a proactive and supportive approach to working with volunteers and apprentices
●Be flexible and adaptable
●Commitment to equal opportunities and cultural diversity
●Understanding of Safeguarding best practices
●Willingness to travel to partner venues in South West England & France
●Familiarity with the arts & EU Interreg funding systems (D)
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