www.lakeofstars.org Job Description Job Title Lake of Stars

 Job Description Job Title Lake of Stars Marketing & Logistics Executive Location of post Lilongwe Passport/visa and nationality requirement Reports to Salary (Per month) MK300,000 Candidate must have the right to work in Malawi. Please specify your nationality in your cover letter. Senior Project Manager Duration of job May to October 2015 / 6 months 1 month trial period Background & purpose of job: Lake of Stars (LOS) is a year -­‐round project that organises music and cultural events in Malawi and the UK. Our highest profile event, the Lake of Stars Festival, is Malawi’s leading arts event and the biggest single generator of positive media coverage for the country. Since 2004, we have delivered nine three day festivals on the shores of Lake Malawi, one week-­‐long urban festival in Lilongwe and numerous warm up and profile raising events that have contributed to the cultural and economic development of Malawi. Following a successful return to the lake in 2014, we are now planning the 2015 Lake of Stars Festival, taking place September 25 – 27 in Mangochi, plus a range of other exciting events. We are seeking a highly motivated, organised and committed Marketing & Logistics Executive to join our team and help on the planning and delivery of the LOS portfolio. Main duties and responsibilities: Marketing & sales support Ø Serve as day to day point of contact for queries regarding festival attendance & information Ø Maintain marketing contacts database Ø Track ticket sales activity, providing regular updates and progress reports Ø Liaise with ticket sales outlets Ø Support design and production of creative materials for all events Ø Undertake copywriting duties Ø Create newsletters and other communication tools Ø Oversee local street level promotional activity Ø Undertake research on new opportunities for local and regional marketing channels Ø Carry out other general marketing duties as required PR support and coordination Ø Build positive working relationship with external PR agency, media outlets and individuals Ø Work with wider team to maximise PR opportunities for artists Ø Maintain PR contacts database Logistics support Ø Answer ongoing accommodation enquiries from festival-­‐goers and manage any bookings www.lakeofstars.org
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Regularly update accommodation bookings database and maintain detailed records Support with researching and booking international flights and transfers Collate artist, crew and volunteer accommodation and travel requirements Build positive working relationships with transport and accommodation partners Manage general festival enquiries email inbox Provide general administrative support to the wider team Regularly attend live music and other cultural events Attend networking events as required Person specification Behaviours Skills and Knowledge Essential Desirable Working together: • Creating a positive working environment in which others can work together as part of one team. Being professional and accountable: • Putting the needs of Lake of Stars ahead of your own. Conducting yourself in a manner appropriate for an office environment Enthusiasm and passion: • Using your enthusiasm and passion for the project to achieve best results Understanding of the principles of PR and Marketing Geographical knowledge: •
Ability to write compelling copy and produce engaging materials •
Knowledge of marketing tools and techniques Knowledge of Malawi’s tourism sector: • An appreciation of current trends within the tourism sector Communication: •
Ability to communicate with a range of different stakeholders in an appropriate and professional manner Organisation and time management: •
Being highly organised and able to effectively manage multiple on-­‐going tasks using relevant project and time management methods www.lakeofstars.org
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Knowledge of Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu promotional spaces Experience Qualifications Language proficiency Other Marketing: Cultural events: • Experience of working on a marketing campaign • Prior involvement in music and or project cultural events • Experience of writing copy and creating marketing materials Working with databases: • Experience of working with detailed Microsoft Excel spread sheets Logistics: • Practical experience of booking travel and accommodation packages Relationship management: • Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with the public A recognised project management qualification Fluent in spoken and written English Fluent in spoken and written Chichewa Strong knowledge of Office software and the internet Use of a vehicle and clean driver’s license Application process: Please submit an up to date CV and a cover letter of no more than two A4 sides in length that refers to the role profile and person specification, explaining why you are suitable for the job. Applications should be emailed to info@lakeofstars.org with the email subject: LOS Marketing & Logistics Executive (your name). If you have any queries regarding this role please email us at the address above. The closing date for applications is 12.00pm Monday April 13th 2015. Interviews will take place on April 17th in Lilongwe. www.lakeofstars.org