Job Opportunity: FORMAT Volunteer Coordinator

FORMAT International Photography Festival and QUAD are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to join the team to play a key role in the delivery of the main FORMAT biennale festival that will take place in Derby and satellite regions from 16 March to 9 April 2023.

The Volunteer Coordinator will work closely with the core team on the lead up to and during the festival, with additional reporting and evaluation work post the festival being completed up to the end of May 2023.

The successful applicant will oversee the recruitment and management of the FORMAT Volunteer team to support the delivery of the festival’s programme of exhibitions, professional development and events.

Freelance Fee: £6,500 (based on 65 days during the period from September 2022 to May 2023); monthly payments.

Full job description and person specification can be downloaded here

(Large text version also available here).

To apply:

Please forward the following to info@formatfestival.com with ‘FORMAT Volunteer Coordinator’ in the subject line (or post it to FORMAT, QUAD, Market Place, Derby DE1 3AS)

•    CV (maximum 4 sides of A4)

•    Covering letter explaining why you are interested in this post and how your previous experience and future ambition that qualify you for the role (maximum 2 sides of A4)

Deadline for applications: Sunday 14 August 2022, 23:59 (BST)

We support and provide adjustments for people with disabilities – if you have a disability and need help with the application process or would prefer to send your application in an alternative format please contact us on the email above.

Application shortlisting: 15 – 17th August 2022

Interviews: w/b 22 August 2022

Role in place by: September 2022