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Join Our Team – Festival Coordinator

Sudafest is looking for a Festival Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of our upcoming festival in Bristol. This is a flexible, part-time role ideal for someone passionate about arts, culture, and community engagement, with a strong understanding of Sudanese culture.

Role Details

• Location:  Remote. On-site availability in Bristol is required on 21 June 2025
  
  

• Pay: £750 (all-inclusive)
  
  

• Commitment: Approx. 50 hours total, including:
  
  

  • 8-10 planning meetings (1 hour each) between April and June
    
    

  • 3 hours per week for 10 weeks leading up to the festival
    
    

  • Full-day (10 hours) on-site commitment on event day (21 June 2025)
    
    

Key Responsibilities

• Artist & Supplier Coordination – Managing contracts, artist commissions, and supplier communications.
  
  

• Festival Planning & Oversight – Contributing ideas, attending meetings, and tracking key actions.
  
  

• Engagement & Operations – Liaising with volunteers, community groups, and partners.
  
  

• Logistics & Event Management – Overseeing security, risk assessments, schedules, and on-the-day coordination.
  
  

• Marketing & Promotion – Supporting outreach efforts to maximise audience engagement.
  
  

• Post-Festival Review – Collecting feedback and archiving key festival materials.
  
  

Requirements

• Fluency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written).
  
  

• Strong knowledge of Sudanese culture, arts, and traditions.
  
  

• Experience in event planning, community engagement, or arts coordination.
  
  

• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

• Ability to work flexibly, attend weekly meetings, and be on-site in Bristol on 21 June 2025.
  
  

• Experience in managing volunteers, artists, and suppliers.
  
  

• Basic understanding of health & safety, risk assessment, and event logistics.
  
  

• Experience in marketing, outreach, or audience engagement is a plus.
  
  

How to Apply

To apply, please send an email to info@sudafest.org with the subject line “Festival Coordinator Role.”
Attach your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, along with the skills and experience you bring.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in celebrating Sudanese culture in the UK. We look forward to hearing from you!