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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰! 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗼 Ethno is JM International’s program for folk, world, and traditional music. Founded in 1990, it is aimed at young musicians (up to age 30) with a mission to revive and keep alive global cultural heritage. Present today in over 40 countries, Ethno engages young people through a series of annual international music camps as well as workshops, concerts, and tours, working together with schools, conservatories, and other groups of youth to promote peace, tolerance, and understanding. At the core of Ethno is its democratic, peer-to-peer learning approach whereby young people teach each other music from their countries and cultures. It is a non-formal pedagogy that has been refined over the past 33 years, embracing the principles of intercultural dialogue and understanding. Ethno provides a unique opportunity for young people from across the globe to come together and engage through music in a manner that is characterized by respect, generosity, and openness. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 We are looking for a highly-skilled, “all-round” Ethno USA Project Manager to coordinate the project. The Ethno USA Project Manager will be tasked primarily with the organization of the Ethno USA music camp, as well as working toward organizing, managing and growing the development of Ethno USA in general. We seek a candidate with a wide range of expertise to take on all Ethno USA-related project tasks with a high degree of competence. The role involves coordination with multiple domestic and international partners, requiring a smooth flow of information between all parties and ensuring the success of the annual Ethno USA music camp and activities. The Ethno USA Project Manager is expected to deliver on-time, innovative work that meets top international standards. Strong organizational skills, an analytical mind, and an eye for detail are all crucial. The candidate should be well-organized and results-driven, and able to handle themselves well under pressure. The candidate should have experience managing music projects. A strong affinity with folk/traditional/world music is required, as is a proven track record of work within the fields of music and/or youth. The candidate must be passionate about music, people and culture, with the ability to work independently on high-level projects within the creative professional field. The candidate should be well-versed with the US music scene and connected within various networks therein. The candidate should have previous knowledge of, and experience with, working with BIPOC projects, communities, musicians and organizers. LOCATION The ideal candidate lives in, or close to, North Carolina (NC), or is willing to relocate there. We will also consider applications from candidates who live elsewhere (within the US) but are familiar with the NC area, the NC music scene, and/or have strong ties to NC music communities. Such candidates must be willing and able to travel to North Carolina as needed. Additionally, they must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally (at least 2-4 times per year) for work as needed, including to Kansas City, USA and to Brussels, Belgium. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 The Ethno USA Project Manager will be responsible for the overall Ethno USA music camp and should be able to administer it with a high degree of independence. Tasks and Responsibilities include: 𝟭) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮) 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝟯) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝟰) 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟱) 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟲) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 — A minimum of five+ years of work experience. — Excellent English – both spoken and written — Project and event management, budgeting, and reporting experience — Strong organizational, teamwork, and collaborative skills. — Strong communications skills with an up-to-date knowledge of digital technologies, specifically related to content creation, social media and digital dissemination. — Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19. 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 (𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆): — Relevant university degree(s) (Bachelors and/or Masters), or the vocational equivalent(s) — Music project management experience at an international level — Knowledge of, and fluency in, Spanish, and/or Indigenous languages spoken in the US — Knowledge of, and experience with, audio and video editing tools and software — Grant writing experience — Graphic design skills — Understanding of social media and strategy — Direct experience in JM International’s Ethno program as an organizer, crew/staff member, artistic mentor, volunteer or participant 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 — Apply via this application form on Mubazar — Applications are ongoing and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. The ideal candidate is available and willing to start work no later than 1 April, 2023. 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼 — An initial 3 months will be given to the selected candidate after which the contractor’s work will be evaluated and the contract continued, should the work result be satisfactory. — This is a contract position with a monthly rate of $ 2000-3000 for half-time work and $4000 - $6,000 for full-time work for the period of the contract, for a candidate with commensurate qualifications and experience. — The contractor is expected to be onsite for the entire time of the Ethno USA event, which is scheduled for Sep/Oct 2023, and to travel for a period of two weeks starting approximately June 25, for Ethno USA On The Road. — Relocation costs and costs of separate life are not covered in the contract and are the responsibility of the Consultant/Contractor. — The contract will run until December 31, 2023, and may be extended. Questions? Contact suchet@ethno.world - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗼 𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗠 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹
