Calling all digital arts, music and culture personnel. Alpha-Ville - London's International Festival are looking for sales driven, enthusiastic and energetic folk to join Alpha-Ville's creative enterprise. Does this sound like you? Then check out the details and job titles below.

Sponsorship Coordinator (Full-Time £6.25 per hour + commission. Start date: ASAP)
This position will focus primarily on identification and research of capital sponsors for the 2011 festival. The ideal candidate is a highly organised individual with a passion in the digital world (new technologies, arts, design, media, internet) with a keen interest in gaining hands-on experience in sponsorship, a strong background in customer-service, and the ability to multitask.

Profile: 
Sales driven
Can drive the project to achieve results
Engages with the organisation
Able to sell a concept to different levels from PR companies to CEOs
Enthusiastic and energetic
Works independently and likes to report to other team members
Determined
Highly organised
Creative, likes to think out of the box.

Skills Required:
 Excellent presentation skills
Very good communicator on the phone
Persuasion and sales skills
Excellent English (mother tongue preferred).

Responsibilities:


• Provide support to manage sponsorships and partnerships with the 2011 Festival which will include: research, sponsor communications, creation of proposals and contracts, administration of department databases, and sponsor fulfillment and benefits distribution.


• Coordination and execution of sponsor-related deliverables (signage, sponsor samples, material….).


• Assist Sponsorship Manager during festival execution, including on-site coordination.


• Performing general administrative duties, such as preparing mailings, filing, and database maintenance.


• Support executive director in other activities as required.
• Experience: 1-2 years.

If you think you'll be perfect for the role, send a copy of your CV and a letter to jobs@alphavillefestival.co.uk explaining why you are the right candidate.

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Research & Programme Assistant Internship 
(3-6 months, 2 days a week)
Alpha-ville is growing fast and is currently looking for a highly motivated Programme Assistant volunteer to support the Creative Director with the day to day delivery of the programme. The Programme Assistant will play a key role in coordinating, administering and delivering Alpha-vile 2011. The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital arts, as well as good communication & presentation skills. Being able to commit to longer than three months would be an advantage.

Responsibilities include:


• Conduct research on artists, digital art related topics & funding opportunities


• Artists Liaison (prepare artists biographies, contracts, performance lists, etc) 
Create, maintain and update artists database.


• Assist with administrative tasks including processing invoices, data entry, photocopying, filing and correspondence
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• Assist with the marketing and promotion of the programme
Coordinate with delivery partners and collaborators
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• Write press releases
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• Write for, update, and contribute to the festival social media sites (ie, Facebook, Twitter, Blog, etc)
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• Assists with general festival activities including logistics, audience development and public relations.

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Plan events as necessary
Report directly to the Creative Director
Evaluation and creation of reports to outline and highlight key findings and developments.

Essential requirements:


Minimum duration of Internship 3 months
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Fluent English is essential
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Research experience
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Interest in digital arts and new technologies
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Experience of developing positive relationships with partners and external stakeholders
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Experience of coordinating and managing events
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Experience of using social media tools to promote and market projects
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Good organisational skills and the ability to manage own time and work to tight deadlines
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Committed and reliable.

To Apply: Email your CV and a covering letter clarifying your suitability for the position to jobs@alphavillefestival.co.uk.

For more information, visit the Alpha-Ville job page:
http://www.alphavillefestival.co.uk/about-us/alpha-ville-jobs