The Mill will select one Emerging Producer to work alongside The Mill team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting artists in creation, presentation and touring of new work. You will be supported in your development as a producer through:
Mentorship from experienced producers and curators
Learning and doing on the job (yes producing work with artists!)
Tailored workshops including a 3-day producing boot-camp intensive in Queensland at Metro Arts
Mentored networking opportunities at key industry events
Cross-organisational opportunities with Metro Arts (Queensland)
Peer-to-peer learning with your fellow emerging producers
In-depth assessment with Fieldworx
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Emerging Producer positions are part-time at 22.5 hours per week, for a 10-month period: January, 18, 2021 – November, 12, 2021. Out of hours work is expected due to the nature of the position.
Salary (Full Time Equivalent) is $44,850 per year + statutory superannuation.
Applicants must be available to work with The Mill for the full period and interstate travel is expected (COVID restrictions allowing). A standard employment contract will be offered.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The Emerging Producer Xchange is designed for new and emerging producers who:
Are within their first three to five years of professional producing practice. This includes those pivoting their careers towards producing after a previous profession or practice
Are seeking a long-term career as a producer in the performing arts and in their home state
Are passionate about independent contemporary arts
Are ready to make a difference in our sector and our society
Are flexible, creative thinkers and are ready to learn
Have a good understanding of contemporary and multidisciplinary arts in the performance landscape and a desire to grow your knowledge and skills around funding, touring and presenter frameworks.
The Mill is committed to equality and diversity, through our program of activities and as an employer. Our practices and procedures aim to reflect the varied needs, expectations and culture of all members of our community. We make every effort to ensure that no member of the community receives less favourable treatment in our recruitment or when accessing our services on the grounds of gender, gender identity, disability, race, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation. All are encouraged to apply.
Applications will not be considered from:
Applicants who will be studying full-time in 2021.
Applicants under 18 years.
Producers with a career trajectory outside of the performing arts (e.g. film/television)
Applicants not based in South Australia
Non-Australian residents/citizens including those seeking international exchange
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the available Emerging Producer Xchange internship, you will need to provide:
Your CV
Including contact details and up to 3 professional referees
Maximum two pages, PDF format
A cover letter
Indicating the available position you are applying for, and
Responding to the following questions
Maximum two pages, PDF format
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Working in a small to medium arts organisation requires the ability to multi-task daily, communicate regularly and sensitively, and balance several projects simultaneously. Discuss how your past experience demonstrates your ability to work well at The Mill.
Explain your understanding of contemporary performing arts and why you believe it is crucial to the Australian arts landscape.
Please give two examples of projects where you have worked closely with artists to contribute to the creation of new work. Discuss the steps undertaken, the challenges and successes.
In your opinion what are the core qualities required by a Producer in today’s arts landscape in Australia.
Please email your responses as PDF attachments to director@themilladelaide.com with the subject ‘Emerging Producer Xchange’ before 9.00am Tuesday, November 24. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Interviews with shortlisted applicants will take place in Adelaide during the week commencing November 30, 2020.
ENQUIRIES
For further information about the positions available as part of the Emerging Producer Xchange, please contact: Director Katrina Lazaroff, 0406991330 or director@themilladelaide.com
EMERGING PRODUCER XCHANGE IS DELIVERED BY METRO ARTS
Metro Arts is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. Metro Arts is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Environment and Science.
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
The Ian Potter Foundation is one of Australia’s major philanthropic foundations. The Foundation makes grants nationally to support charitable organisations working to benefit the community across a wide range of sectors including the arts, medical research, public health research, early childhood development, community wellbeing and environmental science. The Ian Potter Foundation aims to support and promote a healthy, vibrant, fair and sustainable Australia.
PROJECT PARTNER
Our vision is for thriving and prosperous arts, cultural and creative sectors in South Australia.
The Mill is South Australia’s leading multidisciplinary organisation. It achieves its vision by fostering the interconnection between creatives and audiences through programming and presentation. It enables creative and artistic works of social, cultural, and economic value for the benefit of the wider community.
Our rich, year-round program provides artists with the necessary physical space to work on their practice, alongside diverse public events, performances and exhibitions, and development opportunities.
The Mill’s masterclasses, workshops and residencies place local artists, both emerging and established, with leading practitioners from across the country, and around the world.