EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT Contract for Services - Youth Theatre Leader(s) County Carlow Youth Theatre (3 Youth Theatres in total) seeks enthusiastic, energetic individual(s) who are passionate about youth drama and have the attributes to balance artistic vision, group work skills and an ability to connect and work with adolescents. County Carlow Youth Theatre was established by Carlow Local Authorities Arts Service in 2001 and currently is made up of 3 strong youth theatres in County Carlow. Two are based in Carlow Town and are currently resident in a professional theatre setting - the GBShaw Theatre Carlow and meet on a Monday evening. The current ‘Mini’ Youth Theatre group of young people are aged 12-15 year olds and meet from 6-8pm and the older Carlow Youth Theatre group are aged 15-18 year olds meet the same evening from 8pm-10pm. Currently Tullow Youth Theatre who are based at Teach Bríde Tullow (15 – 18 year olds) meet on a Thursday but are flexible to change this day. Indivduals tendering for this Contract for Services may wish to apply for just one youth theatre, two or all three, and will be subject to meeting the necessary criteria of experience, essential attributes required, Garda Vetting, References and Tax Clearance. See full terms, details and tendering process of Contract for Services attached below. Hard copies (posted only please) to be sent to : Marked: Confidential (Youth Theatre) Sinead Dowling Arts Officer Carlow County Council Athy Road Carlow (059) 9136204 Closing Date for receipt of the above 14th August 2013, 12noon. Detailed Information CONTRACT FOR SERVICES EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT Youth Theatre Leader(s) County Carlow Youth Theatre seeks enthusiastic, energetic individual(s) who are passionate about youth drama and has the attributes to balance artistic vision, group work skills and an ability to connect and work with adolescents. Youth Theatre can represent the heart and energy of a place and its people like few other artforms. As a participative socially inclusive practice, it connects widely with local commuities while simultaentously supporting artist development, artform development and audience development. Youth Theatre strives for artistic excellence that is very much process led. It prides itself on quality engagement that responds directly to the needs and stages at which they are at, of the young people who engage with it. County Carlow Youth Theatre was established by Carlow Local Authorities Arts Office in 2001 and currently is made up of 3 strong youth theatres in County Carlow. Two are based in Carlow Town and are currently resident in the GBShaw Theatre Carlow a professional theatre setting and meet on a Monday evening. The current ‘Mini’ Youth Theatre group of young people are aged 12-15 year olds and meet from 6-8pm and the older Carlow Youth Theatre group are aged 15-18 year olds meet the same evening from 8pm-10pm. Currently Tullow Youth Theatre who are based at Teach Bríde Tullow (15 – 18 year olds) meet on a Thursday but are flexible to change this day. Each of the youth theatres are now well established groups and the young people who are involved have taken part and learnt many different drama skills. Each group is extremely committed and enthusiastic and offer a wonderful opportunity for the right person to lead them. Indivduals applying for this Contract for Services may wish to apply for just one youth theatre, two or all three, and will be subject to meeting the necessary criteria of experience and essential attributes required. The Youth Theatre Leader(s) Responsible for: Artistic and Administrative running of County Carlow Youth Theatre Functions: • Co-ordinate and develop all activities including quality workshops for young people facilitating them to gain a variety of skills in all aspects of youth drama practice • Identify and develop a programme of work annually for County Carlow Youth Theatre based on it’s developmental progression and artistic quality whilst striving for an ambitious longer-term sustainable 3 year vision • Represent County Carlow Youth Theatre on relevant external bodies and identify artistic partners where appropriate (whilst working closing with the GBShaw Theatre in terms of its artistic programme and audience development initiatives) Requirements for the Contract for Services Youth drama leadership requires a special balance between artistic vision, group work skills and vitally as well as the ability to communicate and connect with adolescents. The Youth Theatre Leader should ideally possess the following attributes: Essential: • Passion for and commitment to theatre/youth theatre and the ability to share this with others and a proven track record of being able to work and connect with adolescents • Experience of leading drama workshops on a long-term continuing basis, with emphasis on artistic innovation, core skills training; fun and forward development • A minimum of two years work experience in theatre/drama or a related field • Experience, ability and an enthusiasm for working with young people in a drama setting • Knowledge of and literacy in theatre and drama and ongoing developments in contemporary Irish and International theatre practice. • Ability to think and act strategically as well as working with day-to-day practicalities • Knowledge and understanding of the basic values of collective and youth work approaches, including codes of best practice in relation to child protections etc. • Ability to work in a flexible way. The Youth Theatre Leader is required to work outside of normal working hours i.e. evening and weekends. • The willingness and ability to develop youth theatre locally, regionally and nationally and engage with the National Association for Youth Drama (NAYD. • Desirable: A relevant qualification or have a background in at least the following: • Professional Theatre • Youth Arts • Youth Work with Arts dimension • Community Arts • Educational drama or a related field • Experience of devising and directing plays • Experience of working in a professional theatre setting • Ability to write creatively or to work collaboratively with playwrights • Experience of working collaboratively with other theatre artists, production personnel etc. • Experience of producing theatre or working collaboratively with a producing entity • Some experience and knowledge of sourcing funds, and making funding applications. • Knowledge and understanding of the particular developmental stages needs and values of adolescence. • A sound understanding of practical issues affecting local/regional youth theatre development in Ireland • A sound understanding of broader policy issues which influence the arts in Ireland • Ability to advocate effectively for youth theatre to theatre/arts/education / youth sector on a local level, regional and national level Personal Attributes • Non-judgmental, empathic approach and attitude. • Commitment to anti-racism, inter-culturalism and working within an equality framework. • Understanding of group processes; managing balance between leadership and listening; expression and discipline/respect etc. • Commitment to team approaches • Have a strong desire to support and empower young people to develop confidence and where relevant to overcome marginalisation or exclusion. • Be self-motivated, flexible and able to work on own initiative. Skills and Abilities: • Excellent communication skills (written and interpersonal) in relation to a range of groups and individuals. • Ability to engage with young people and to involve them in and/or devolve to them, decision-making responsibilities. • Ability to develop positive working relationships with a range of individuals, groups and organisations. • Ability to work on one’s own initiative. • Good organisational and administrative skills. (E.g. basic report writing, record keeping and ability to work to deadlines). • Good networking skills. • Have a good basic level of I.T. skills. • Basic financial and budgetary skills. Management Structure County Carlow Youth Theatre is managed by Carlow Town & County Amenity Trust Ltd. on behalf of Carlow Local Authorities The County Arts Officer, Sinead Dowling, is the reporting party in Carlow County Council, for Co. Carlow Youth Theatre. The Contractor shall consult with the Arts Officer in relation to the delivery by the Contractor of the services detailed in roles and responsibilities above. The Contractor will be required to meet with the County Arts Officer and Working Committee to assist in the planning and future development of the Youth Theatre as required. In the absence of the Arts Officer, the Director of Services, Carlow County Council with overall responsibility for the arts will be responsible for all matters relating to the CCYT. Terms of Contract This is a Contract for Services. The duration is for a year on year contract arrangement subject to funding, with an initial probationary period of 3 months subject to performance. As this is a contract for services no leave entitlement will be paid. The Youth Theatre year is made up of 3 terms: Term 1 Beginning in Sept/Oct 2013 up until mid December 2013. Term 2 6 January up until and including 14 April 2014. Term 3 28 April up until and including 26 May 2014. The Contract for Services requires the Youth Theatre Leader(s) to prepare for and facilitate a 2 hour weekly workshop during the above 3 terms. With the delivery of a total of approximately 30 workshops over the year. The Contract for Services will include work outside of normal day-time hours ie nights and weekends. The Youth Theatre Leader will invoice at the end of each term and receive in total 3 contract for services payments over the year. A condition of payment for facilitating workshops is that if a workshop has to be cancelled due to circumstances out of your control such as weather etc you will still be paid for the workshop. However if you have to cancel a workshop yourself please notify the young people and the Arts Office and payment will not be made for this workshop. The terms of this contract is subject to satisfactory references, satisfactory Garda Vetting and Tax Clearance. Fees The value of the contract for services is €3,600* (€60 per hour which recognises the importance of the planning time required for each workshop given) (* 30 workshops @€120 (2 hour workshop) = €3,600). As this is a contract for services, personal taxation is the responsibility of the Contractor and the contract is subject to submission of Tax Clearance Certificate or letter from Accountant stating that all tax affairs are up-to-date and in order prior to take up of contract. Expenses Separately a small travel expense will be made available for each workshop and a small administration fee will be paid each term. At times, particularly when rehearsals take place, this will require agreed flexibility and potential moving of workshops times; and at this time an hourly rate will not apply, however will be agreed within budgets available. Termination Provisions Summary Termination. This Contract for Service may be terminated forthwith by the Carlow Town and County Amenity Trust without prior notice if at any time hereafter the Contractor shall: (i) Be guilty of any material breach or non-observance of any of the provisions herein contained; (ii) Be guilty of any grave misconduct, gross default or willful neglect in the discharge of its duties hereunder or in connection with or affecting the CCYT; (iii) Engage in any conduct which may, in the opinion of the Carlow Town and County Amenity Trust, have the effect of bringing the integrity and reputation of the Carlow Town and County Amenity Trust into disrepute; (iv) If the Contractor shall cease to hold certification / qualification the agreement shall automatically be terminated. Each individual tendering for this Contract for Services(s) is required to submit: 1. An up to date CV including 2 appropriate referees. 2. A cover letter indicating which of the above Youth Theatres you are interested in contracting for, e.g. (1,2 or all 3) • Mini Youth Theatre Carlow Town • Carlow Town Youth Theatre • Tullow Youth Theatre Please outline why you believe you are suitable for this, including value for money and briefly outline what your initial vision would be for the youth theatre. Hard copies (posted only please) to be sent to : Marked: Confidential (Youth Theatre) Sinead Dowling Arts Officer Carlow County Council Athy Road Carlow (059) 9136204 Closing Date for receipt of the above 14th August 2013, 12noon. Shortlisting of tenders will then take place, all shortlisted tenders will then be asked to: 1. Attend a formal interview (Date to be confirmed) 2. Each candidate will be asked to talk about their own annual workshop plan and ideas for the youth theatre and their 3 year vision 3. Each candidate will also be asked to design and facilitate a 30 minute workshop with a small group of young people (who will be brought together and will be existing Youth Theatre members) which will be observed by the interview panel Successful candidate(s) will be subject to Garda Vetting, References being sought and at contract signing subject to producing a Tax Clearance Certificate
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