Who we are:

The Equity Foundation is the professional development arm of MEAA Equity, the union for Australian and New Zealand performers. MEAA Equity is more than 75 years old and has over 6,000 members.

As Australia’s leading provider of events tailored to the unique needs of performers, the Equity Foundations hosts more than 100 masterclasses, workshops, in conversations and film screenings annually. The Equity Foundation also facilitates an annual awards program to honour the work of Equity members.

The Foundation relies solely on the support from grants, corporate sponsorships, bequests and individual contributions to maintain our programs and create new ones.

Our mission is to assist, educate and inspire performers.

Screen Diversity Showcase

The Diversity Showcase is designed to provide opportunities for underrepresented diverse writers, directors and performers across the country. The inaugural program was held in Sydney in 2017 and showcased the talents of writers, directors and performers from diverse backgrounds. Diverse performers, writers and directors collaborated for a one week period in person, culminating in a one day performance showcasing their best work to the broader film and television industry.

The Diversity Showcase has the capacity to develop career paths not currently accessible for performers, directors and writers from diverse backgrounds. Given the opportunity to showcase their talents in a public forum and to be nurtured by others in the industry through ongoing mentoring opportunities will give each participant significant experience in the industry. It also has the ability to introduce a pipeline of talent into the industry to ensure that diverse stories and faces are seen on our screens to keep a connected and relevant viewer base.

Position

The Equity Foundation is wishing to appoint a part-time Event Manager for the 2021 Screen Diversity Showcase.

Screen Diversity Co-ordinator (Part Time)

The Screen Diversity Showcase will be run by a part time event manager, based in Sydney for a period of two days per week (15.2 hours) from February 2021 through to mid-year when the position will increase to three weeks fulltime around the live event. This position will be autonomous but will report to the Director of the Foundation.

The role will involve:

• Strategy for the overall delivery of the Screen Diversity Showcase with partners and industry bodies
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Development and maintenance of partnerships
• Ability to juggle multiple timelines
• Excellent administration skills including excel management
• Widespread marketing event to industry and beyond
• Manage call for entries
• Manage judging process
• Assist with other Guild administration
• Event Management
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Social media management and Comms with EF Comms Dept.
• Maintain strict budget
• Written Reports to partners and Foundation

About you

Our desired candidate is an experienced professional and someone who is positive, works well both independently and collaboratively, has excellent time management and interpersonal skills, as well as good initiative.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills; have the ability to demonstrate initiative and resolve issues quickly and an interest in diversity and the Arts together with a commitment to the not-for-profit sector.

A background in producing or event management would be looked upon favourably.

For further information about the Foundation go to www.equityfoundation.org.au

A position description is attached.