What are the responsibilities and job description for the Join Our Team – Festival Coordinator position at Sudafest?
Sudafest is looking for a Festival Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of our upcoming festival in Bristol. This is a flexible, part-time role ideal for someone passionate about arts, culture, and community engagement, with a strong understanding of Sudanese culture.
Role Details
To apply, please send an email to info@sudafest.org with the subject line “Festival Coordinator Role.”
Attach your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, along with the skills and experience you bring.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in celebrating Sudanese culture in the UK. We look forward to hearing from you!
Role Details
- Location: Remote. On-site availability in Bristol is required on 21 June 2025
- Pay: £750 (all-inclusive)
- Commitment: Approx. 50 hours total, including:
- 8-10 planning meetings (1 hour each) between April and June
- 3 hours per week for 10 weeks leading up to the festival
- Full-day (10 hours) on-site commitment on event day (21 June 2025)
- Artist & Supplier Coordination – Managing contracts, artist commissions, and supplier communications.
- Festival Planning & Oversight – Contributing ideas, attending meetings, and tracking key actions.
- Engagement & Operations – Liaising with volunteers, community groups, and partners.
- Logistics & Event Management – Overseeing security, risk assessments, schedules, and on-the-day coordination.
- Marketing & Promotion – Supporting outreach efforts to maximise audience engagement.
- Post-Festival Review – Collecting feedback and archiving key festival materials.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English (spoken and written).
- Strong knowledge of Sudanese culture, arts, and traditions.
- Experience in event planning, community engagement, or arts coordination.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, attend weekly meetings, and be on-site in Bristol on 21 June 2025.
- Experience in managing volunteers, artists, and suppliers.
- Basic understanding of health & safety, risk assessment, and event logistics.
- Experience in marketing, outreach, or audience engagement is a plus.
To apply, please send an email to info@sudafest.org with the subject line “Festival Coordinator Role.”
Attach your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role, along with the skills and experience you bring.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in celebrating Sudanese culture in the UK. We look forward to hearing from you!
Salary : $750