We are looking for a project coordinator

Scenekunstbruket is Norway's largest provider of performing arts for children and young people and we work according to the vision of Performing Arts throughout Norway . With our artistic repertoire, we provide performing arts throughout the country, including through the cultural school bag.

Scenekunstbruket works closely with both artists and organizers, and other partners in the arts field. We manage production funds for performing arts produced for a younger target group, and annually carry out a number of professional events and competence-raising initiatives for the performing arts field.

Our international work consists of EU projects, Nordic projects and other network collaborations. The Showbox festival – International Performing Arts Festival for Young Audiences , which is Norway's largest performing arts festival for a young audience, is an important part of the annual work. Our project for young critics, Unge stemmer , will now be made into a year-round project with two youth editorial offices in Eastern Norway.

The position of Project Coordinator is a newly created position at 80%, with the possibility of expansion to 100%. We encourage people from underrepresented groups and with minority identities to apply.

Qualifications: 

• relevant higher education or experience that compensates for the education requirement
• experience from the arts field, preferably the performing arts field
• experience with production and coordination tasks
• experience with budget and financial management
• good organizational skills
• good oral and written communication skills in Norwegian and English

Responsibilities and tasks:

• coordinate artistic advice, their invitations, tickets, etc.
• coordinate the Young Voices project and the editorial teams of youth critics and mentor
• produce events and collaborative projects with other subject administration
• assist in the organization of national and international networks and projects 
• ticket management and sales for the Showbox festival, including logistics for school classes, delegates and international guests
• ongoing project and administrative work

We are looking for you as: 

• is structured and systematic
• is solution-oriented and flexible
• has a commitment to art and the art field
• possesses good social qualities that stimulate cooperation
• enjoys working independently and goal-oriented

We offer: 

• Exciting tasks in an inspiring environment
• varied and dynamic working life
• salary and working conditions by agreement
• nice office community at Kloden theater at Økern

Some travel, evening and weekend work must be expected in connection with events and festivals. Project Coordinator in Scenekunstbruket reports to the general manager. 

In accordance with the employment agreement, the workplace, work tasks and area of responsibility can be changed when necessary in order for the company to be adapted to the requirements at any time.

About us

Scenekunstbruket is a national provider of professional performing arts for children and young people. We work to develop and strengthen the performing arts field for this target group. Our goal is to ensure that children and young people in all parts of Norway, regardless of background and place of residence, have the opportunity to experience professional performing arts.

Scenekunstbruket was founded in 1994, and every year we present more than 2,000 performances to over 200,000 young people.

Scenekunstbruket is a member of Balansekunst and holds the Balansmerket. It is important for us to do our best to be at the forefront when it comes to an equal and diverse cultural life, and that in all parts of our activities we look at routines and tools to prevent sexual harassment, discrimination and support inclusion. The Balansmerket contributes to raising awareness in this work and clarifies our responsibility.

Photo: Himstregimser and other puppets – Utvik/Barfod, which is in our repertoire. Photographer: Tania Maria Musina