Feb 4, 2008 News from Martha Runyon :

MERCER COUNTY TEEN ARTS FESTIVAL COORDINATOR
Temporary contract position: February - May 2008

Salary: negotiable

Responsibilities include:

§ Ability to follow timeline and supporting task list.

§ Coordinate information updating on all standard supporting forms, applications and correspondence related to the festival.

§ Serve as direct contact link between participating schools and the Mercer County

§ Develop press releases and marketing materials to promote the festival.

§ Coordinate all participating artists for workshops and seminars-approximately 30-40.

§ Develop workshop, performance & critique schedules for Vocal, Instrumental Groups (large, small & solo), Literary Arts, Media Arts, Theatre and Dance.

§ Develop schedule for Visual Arts workshops, exhibits & critiques.

§ Developed schedules and festival information to be compiled into program booklet.

§ Work with staff at MCCC on all logistical details: space, equipment and supply material requirements for workshops, seminars, performances, etc.

§ Recruit and train volunteers.

§ Post-festival follow-up: return of student work-videos, CDs, visual arts pieces; thank you letters, recap and organization of files, final report.

Interested candidates should submit resume to and call to schedule an interview:

Nancy Coffee
County of Mercer County
Phone: 609-989-6722
Fax: 609-695-5976
ncoffee@mercercounty.org