{"id":13944,"date":"2022-07-07T11:41:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T16:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barebonespuppets.org\/?page_id=13944"},"modified":"2024-03-27T09:59:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T14:59:20","slug":"call-for-co-directors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/barebonespuppets.org\/call-for-co-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Co-Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tCall for Co-Directors\/Facilitators\n\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>We invite you to refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/barebonespuppets.org\/about\/#statement-of-intention\">BareBones 2022 Statement of Intention<\/a> (soon to be updated for 2024) before considering applying to BareBones. QTBIPoC applications prioritized.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tDescription\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>BareBones Productions is seeking to hire two Co-Directors\/Facilitators, applying separately or together, for the <strong>2024 Halloween Extravaganza<\/strong> experience. Directors\/facilitators bring experience and passion for puppetry and pageantry and an interest in honoring ancestors and making community space for grief. Directors, in collaboration with the Barebones Board of Directors, will facilitate a group of hired artists and community volunteers who work together through the months of August, September and October to create a public performance\/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss and remembering, to be performed 4 evenings between October 31 and November 4 at Powderhorn Park. The structure, location and budget for the extravaganza have been designed by the Barebones Board of Directors. Co-directors &amp; facilitators work within that structure to synthesize the visions, skills and interests of the hired staff and volunteers to create the extravaganza.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applicants applying as individuals will be paired with other applicants applying as individuals, which can impact the selection process. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tQualifications or Requirements\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li>One of the Co-Directors should have experience working or volunteering with BareBones Productions, including work on the Annual Halloween Extravaganza<\/li>\n<li>Strong performance, puppetry and\/or visual art skills<\/li>\n<li>Experience creating large scale outdoor visual and performance art pieces<\/li>\n<li>Experience managing artistic staff<\/li>\n<li>Experience teaching, collaborating with, managing, and supporting a wide variety of community members, including folks of various ages, races, cultures, genders, family structures, abilities, spiritual beliefs, and who speak a variety of languages<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication, organization, time management, and leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>Access to the internet and the technologies necessary to complete job<\/li>\n<li>Adaptability and flexibility<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tResponsibilities Include\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n<li>Work with board, hired artists and volunteers\/community to facilitate the creation of a 45-60 minute performance including puppetry, music, fire and stilting<\/li>\n<li>Attend and help facilitate an all-day orientation meeting for staff August 2024<\/li>\n<li>Create storyboard with staff and community during August\/September 2024<\/li>\n<li>Work with hiring committee to hire all artistic staff<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate, manage artistic staff communication<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate 12 rehearsals in September and October 2024. This will include approximately 9 Sunday afternoons, and 3 evenings between October 27-31<\/li>\n<li>Facilitate meetings with hired staff and volunteers\/community<\/li>\n<li>Attend some of the approximately 21 puppet building sessions<\/li>\n<li>Manage staff related issues in coordination with the production team<\/li>\n<li>Encourage community building through music, games and other activities at meetings, rehearsals and builds<\/li>\n<li>Work with production manager and board to stay within budget<\/li>\n<li>Attend regular production, artist and board meetings<\/li>\n<li>Work\/attend 4 performances October 31 &#8211; November 4<\/li>\n<li>Participate in 4 educational workshops provided to the community by Barebones<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize physical and emotional safety of every participant including precautions related to Covid 19<\/li>\n<li>As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have their own access to materials and technologies necessary for the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\n\t\tTerms\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Location<\/td>\n<td>Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Independent contractor, temporary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Category<\/td>\n<td>Art and Art Admin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Apply By<\/td>\n<td>April 15, 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Job Dates<\/td>\n<td>TBD start date to November 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compensation<\/td>\n<td>$2,300.00 (each director)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please Note:<\/strong> this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tHow to Apply\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Please send a resume and cover letter to <a href=\"mailto:hiring@barebonespuppets.org\">hiring@barebonespuppets.org<\/a> by April 15, 2024. <strong>Do not<\/strong> apply via Facebook. Any applications received via Facebook will not be reviewed. This year, as we have for at least 7 years, we aim to hire at least 50% QT\/BIPoC and artists with disabilities especially to positions of leadership. Please tell us in your cover letter how you connect to this goal.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Call for Co-Directors\/Facilitators We invite you to refer to BareBones 2022 Statement of Intention (soon to be updated for 2024) before considering applying to BareBones. QTBIPoC applications prioritized. 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