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How did you get that job?
Name Carrie Maginn
Job Title Operations Manager Company Stills
When did you start your job? I began volunteering at
Stills in 2005, six months later, I was offered the position of Resource Coordinator. I began as Operations Manager in the summer of 2007. Is that climbing the ladder?
So what does your job actually involve? What does it not involve is more like it. In a few words, my role is to manage the smooth operations of the whole organization; that is overseeing programme delivery, our marketing and business plan, finances and personal. . .and I take on just about
what ever else gets put on the plate. It's a bit like project management. It’s a lot like juggling.
Best / Worst Aspects? The people are what I love most. Stills’ is an inspiring and growing community of individuals and artists. Providing creative experiences to the public is highly rewarding. The worst? Well, I’ve yet to find someone working in the visual arts sector for the money.
What did you do before you started this job? Begged, borrowed and stole. Quite literally in Ireland I begged, in Holland I borrowed, in Portugal I stole. It wasn’t till I moved to Taiwan that I began to take my art and myself seriously. Five years on from that I found myself starting over in Edinburgh.
What’s the best way to get a job like yours? Real and honest passion, dedication, ambition, self- initiative. and confidence.
What advice would you give to a young Game at the start of her career? The start of what I call my current career began relatively recently. at which point I had quite a clear idea of what I wanted, and dare I say, I wasn’t exactly young. However, I always advice to remember that the path consists mostly of finding out what you don't want to do; it’s a series of experiences and elimination. You'll know when you’ve found what is right for you, because you won't let anyone take it away. Liking your job is a lucky position to be in.
Tell us about the best photo you’ve ever taken... Accidently photographing members of a rural Taiwanese mafia family was pretty good. By accident, I mean I wasn’t aware they were mafia. l was just downing a few tins of Taiwanese beer with them on the beach. The mafia part came later... pointed out rather shockingly by a gallery attendee at the exhibition opening. All good in the end. Crackin’ photo.
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macrobert recently secured INSPIRE funding from the Scottish Arts CounCil for a major national initiative which aims to inspire young people aged 12-17 years to realise
their creative potential and ambition culminating in a spectacular new festival for Scotland all planned, programmed and managed by them.
We are looking for people who believe passionately in the creative potential of young people t0j0in our team to make this project happen.
" We want to inspire [young people to follow their dreams and give them a chance to do so. with professrona 5 who can give them a real taste of the arts, and empower them to experimen with the new, exciting and unknown. "
Charlotte, macrobert young consultant, 14 years
mPOLlJER Project manager
macrobert is seeking a creative and dynamic Project Manager. The ideal candidate Will have proven leadership skills and successful arts project management experience With and for young people and ideally festival management.
You will report to the Artistic Director for the successful and strategic delivery of the creative objectives of the prOject and to the Executive Director for the effective financial
and operational delivery of the project and in particular our Youn%Advisor Board to
ensure the interests of young people are the priority at all times. alary E 7,000 pa.
mPOUJER Head of Outreach and mentoring '
This is a key position re orting to the mPOWER Project Manager and working in close
liaison with the Young dvisory Board and the macrobert Head of Education. You will
develop a strate ic programme of opportunities for young people's participation, creative
develo ment an engagement in the decision making Processes offered by the mPOWER
projec . Leading a team of creative practioners you wi I develop partnerships with a range 0 organisations ensuring a diverse range of young people are involved in mPOWER.
You will hold a degree or qualification in the performing arts. film, or education; or have preVIous relevant experience of working in arts or film education: as well as staff management experience. Salary £24,000 pa.
mPOwER Communications manager
The mPOWER Communications Mana er will work to maximise attendance and
participation at all mPOWER and mFE events and activities, working to agreed deadlines and targets. You will have a track record in digital marketing and communications and be creative, fresh-thinkin and innovative. You will report to the mPOWER Project Manager and Young dvisory Board but also work in very close liaison with the macrobert Marketing Manager
You will be ade t at working to tight deadlines, flexible in your a proach and have a proven track recor in camfiaign planningand execution. You will a so act as mentor to the young marketing team t erefore experience of working effectivel in conjunction With young people would be advantageous. Salary £20, 00 pa.
mPOLUER Qdministrotor
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced arts administrator to join the mPOWER project and play a vital role in the smooth running and delivery of its ob ectives. You will rowde administrative assistance to the Project Manager and team inclu ing our Young A visor Board. Excellent communication skil s are an essential requirement as this post is the irst point of contact for a wide. ran e of enquiriesin particular from (young people. You should have good organisation 5 ills, be manually numerate, an have excellent IT skills and in particular MS Office. Salary 15,000 pa.
AII post are fixed term appointments until 30 September 2010 The closing date for all posts is Wednesday 8‘h April 2009 at Noon The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Scotland check
For further details and ’ob descriptions please visit www.macrobertor
or contact macrobert, niversit of Stirling, FKQ 4LA. Tel 01786 4671 1:11,
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