SQIFF 2019 takes place 2nd to 6th October in Glasgow. We are recruiting for two freelance roles to help make this year’s Festival happen. See below for full information on the roles. To apply, please email a CV and covering letter stating why you are interested in the role to helen[at]sqiff.org.
We have a policy that freelance staff will not work more hours than they are paid for. We do not have an office, so freelancers need to have their own laptop or computer and be able to work remotely aside from several in person meetings over the contract period and during the Festival.
If you have any access requirements for your application, please get in touch by emailing helen[at]sqiff.org or call or text between Monday and Friday 10am-4pm on (+44)7735 273 245. We are committed to equality and accessibility throughout our organisation and will do our best to remove any barriers for people applying for or carrying out freelance roles. Click here for general accessibility information for our Festival.
Marketing Coordinator
Deadline: Friday 5th July
Part-time, temporary contract / Monday 15th July to Monday 7th October
Fee: £1620
We are looking for someone to manage production, distribution, and sales of print marketing materials, merchandise, and signage for SQIFF 2019. You should be well-organised and have good attention to detail. Preferably you will have experience (paid or voluntary) of working with printers and suppliers on delivery of marketing materials and merchandise, effective distribution and display of marketing materials and signage, and merchandise sales.
The post is freelance and part-time with 90 hours (12 days equivalent) to be worked over the contract period. Distribution of hours is flexible and will be worked out with the Festival Coordinator with a concentrated period of work during the Festival dates of 2nd to 6th October. Evening and weekend work will be required during the Festival.
It is essential that the person we employ is on board with SQIFF’s commitment to equality and improving accessibility to the arts. Understanding and lived experience of LGBTQIA+ and/or other marginalised identities would be an advantage.
Click here to download the full job description.
Volunteer Coordinator
Deadline: Friday 12th July
Part-time, temporary contract / Monday 29th July to Monday 14th October
Fee: £1125
We are looking for someone who is well-organised with good attention to detail to recruit and manage our team of Festival volunteers. Experience (paid or voluntary) of working with volunteers is required. You must be confident communicating with volunteers and committed to ensuring they have a good experience at SQIFF.
The post is freelance and part-time with 90 hours (12 days equivalent) to be worked over the contract period. Distribution of hours is flexible and will be worked out with the Festival Coordinator with a concentrated period of work in the week leading up to and during the Festival dates of 2nd to 6th October. Evening and weekend work will be required during the Festival.
It is essential that the person we employ is on board with SQIFF’s commitment to equality and improving accessibility to the arts. Understanding and lived experience of LGBTQIA+ and/or other marginalised identities would be an advantage.
Click here to download the full job description.