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Afrikadey! is constantly looking for new volunteers.
If you are interested, please call or email us at info@afrikadey.com and leave us your name, contact information and the positions you would be interested in. Thank You!
- Program Guide Coordinator
- Responsible for securing advertisements for the 2007 Afrikadey! festival guide, this is a commission based position. Individuals who are self-motivated and full of initiative are encouraged to apply.
- Production Coordinator
- Would be responsible for arranging and managing sound services, including arranging rental of instruments and sound equipment for all festival locations. Would also act as a liaison between the sound operators, festival producer and stage manager. Energetic and patient people would enjoy this position.
- Film and Video Coordinator
- Primary responsibilities include programming and scheduling films, producing film brochures and organizing the rental/set up of projectors screens. Those people passionate about film and electronics would appreciate this position most.
- Workshop Coordinator(s)
- Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers for workshops and looking after all the details of the event, including liaison with venue. Outgoing individuals with good communication skills would enjoy this position.
- Children’s Area Coordinator
- Coordinates volunteers in this area, schedules performers, storytellers, and events for the day. Plans and executes the children’s program(s) for the festival as well as seeking sponsors and exhibitors for the area. Any individual who enjoys children and possesses a willingness to take initiative would value this opportunity.
- Weekday Venue Coordinator(s)
- CEnsure that t-shirts, promotional materials and a float are distributed to each venue. Also in charge of making sure there is a responsible person at each venue to make sure the day goes smoothly. Lastly coordinating the volunteers who are working at each venue. Individuals with good organization and communication skills will be of value.
- Ticket/Box Office Coordinator
- Working with the finance committee as well as coordinating volunteers.
- Afrikadey! Market Coordinator
- Responsible for soliciting and organizing all Island vendors, coordinating booths, arranging the materials necessary for set up. Good organization and communication skills will be definite assets.
- Merchandising Coordinator
- Responsibilities include coordinating production and sales of festival merchandise, keeping track of any merchandise sales and looking after ticket sales in advance and during the event. An outgoing personality and a willingness to take initivate are assets for this position.
- Hospitality Coordinator/Artist Liaison
- Responsible for organizing food for artists and volunteers involved in the festival, coordinating volunteers in this area, organizing artist packages, and acting as a liaison between artists and stage manager/sound technician. Individuals with good communication skills and a high energy level are best for this position.
- Security Coordinator
- Responsible for coordinating security volunteers on the island.
- Transportation Coordinator
- Coordinates pick-up and drop-off of artists and their transport to and from performances and promotional appearances. The position also requires handling parking space for volunteers. Drivers must be over the age of 25 with a valid drivers license.