Literature Festivals Co-ordinator, Harrogate International Festi

To act as one of the first points of contact in the Festival office offering administrative support to the Literature Festivals Manager, ensuring the smooth running of the office at all times

• To assist with the preparation of submissions, event schedules and operations sheets, and to feed into event and Festival evaluation processes

• To manage artist liaison at events, working to ensure smooth running of all artists/authors technical requirements and ensuring Literature Festivals reputation is maintained throughout

• To support the Festival’s financial systems with accurate financial records, including updating budgets daily and raising purchase orders and invoices as required

• To manage and book requirements for the issuing and administration of artist/author contracts and riders and to collate and book artists/authors’ travel, accommodation and technical support

• To manage various elements of sponsorship packages, both physical and digital, including sponsorship liaison & hospitality

• To co-ordinate the administration and delivery of community and outreach projects, including year-round fringe activities, eg. Writer in Residence and Big Read

• To negotiate and contract relevant suppliers as required + comms liaison with relevant partners

• To sell and administrate ticket and accommodation packages to public and industry

• To run reports from box office data, manage box office set ups and maintain databases

• To market the literature festivals through digital outlets, including managing web updates, listings, e-newsletters and social media channels

• To co-ordinate physical mailings and marketing distribution for the Literature Festivals, in line with the marketing plan

• To provide inspiring copy for print/web features as necessary and provide administrative and proof-reading support for the preparation of festival brochures, web pages and tickets

• To work both in-house and with designer to produce marketing materials

For full details and to apply please email Sharon Canavar info@harrogate-festival.org.uk

For more information visit https://harrogateinternationalfestivals.com/