VACANCY AT MARKET PHOTO WORKSHOP COORDINATOR FOR COURSES AND TRAINING The Market Photo Workshop requires a Coordinator for Courses and Training to coordinate the short and long courses of the Market Photo Workshop. The Market Photo Workshop is dedicated to the training of new photographers and furthering the practice as a viable career choice. The current short course offerings of Foundation and Intermediate Courses and year programmes of the Advanced Programme in Photography and the Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Programme train over 120 students per year. Various Public Programme activities are integrated with the training to ensure a practical understanding of visual culture. Main purpose of the job: To facilitate teaching and learning by co-ordinating processes and people for successful realisation of learning and teaching outcomes of the Market Photo Workshop short and long courses, and of the broader Photo Workshop objectives. To contribute towards the development of curriculum documents, course outlines, learning and teaching support material, monitoring implementation, and reviewing/evaluating courses. The position is on full time basis. Job requirements • A relevant qualification (photography, visual arts, media, journalism), preferably a degree or Diploma • Minimum 2 year’s experience in photography practice and/or training in photography from a recognised institution • Minimum 1 year’s experience in a leadership role and/or demonstrable leadership potential • A good, well-informed understanding of photography in South Africa, Africa and globally • Deal with stakeholders − curriculum manager, students, trainers, tutors, advisory board sub-committee, support staff, etc. • Good communication, writing and budgeting skills • Excellent computer skills – especially MAC based, good knowledge and understanding of Photoshop, internet research, email • Work well under pressure • Experience of working at an education and training NGO or similar organisation would be an advantage • Compliment the skills set of the Market Photo Workshop • Committed to excellence in and relevance of photography education in South Africa • Passionate, driven and dynamic Remuneration: Salary after deduction will range from R10,000 – R12,987.99 per month negotiated according to qualifications and experience. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered and must include: • A covering letter: summarise career, explain interest in the position. • A comprehensive CV with contactable references. To: Manager: Programmes and Projects [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Deadline for application: Friday 24 October 2014 at 12h00 Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview soon after. The successful candidate will need to start work on soon after appointment.
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 08:18:06 +0000
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