the opporutnity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and energetic Marketing and Communications Manager to join our team for a short-term and delivery-focused role to execute Marketing and Communications requirements for the 2024 Midsumma Festival.

Midsumma is one of Australia’s premier LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural organisation, for and by communities who live with shared experiences around diverse gender and sexuality. Midsumma also has significant programs aimed at intersectional diverse communities. With attendances of over 300,000 per year, Midsumma Festival features up to 250 events across art artforms in venues across Melbourne and wider Victoria. Midsumma also works year-round and nationally to provide artists with development and commissioning projects. Midsumma is currently in a state of tremendous growth and success.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated person to undertake this senior role as Marketing and Communications Manager to support the artistic and cultural objectives of our 2024 festival. Midsumma will also be recruiting for this position longer term. The position would start as soon as possible and by early to mid-January at the latest.

The role works closely with our Chief Executive and Board of Management as well as with diverse communities. The salary range for the short-term fill contract is up to $100k p.a. pro rata plus super depending upon the applicant’s expertise and experience.

Please download the ACTING Marketing and Communications Manager PD here, or view the attachment below.

For any inquiries or for further information on the role or organisation please contact applications@midsumma.org.au, using the subject line: Marketing and Communications Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs, ASAP.