Albuquerque Pride Seeks Volunteer Pageant Director

Are you a highly motivated, results-oriented team player looking for an opportunity to use your creativity and planning skills in an exciting non-profit organization?

Albuquerque Pride, INC is a non-profit organization dedicated to(insert mission statement). We are looking for a talented volunteer to direct our annual Pride Pageant.

Job Description:
Each year Albuquerque Pride, INC produces our Pride Pageant in order to crown royalty for the annual Pride Festival. T his year, the Pride Pageant will be held May 8th and 9th at the Radisson Hotel, in Albuquerque. The successful candidate would be responsible for staging and directing the pageant.

Education and Training:
High school; art, design, entertainment, and/or business backgrounds

Required:
This position requires creativity and innovation; exceptional leadership, organizational, planning and tracking skills, superior attention to detail; outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Individual must be comfortable working in a close knit team environment.
Typical activities include:
· Creating a script/staging pageant competition
· Selecting and recruiting volunteers for crews, performers, musicians, etc.
· Managing time and organizing people and space
· Attending production meetings with producers
· Conducting rehearsals
· Communicating and liaising with all parties involved, including contestants, the creative team, the production team and producers

Desired:
Candidate should have an interest in Albuquerque Pride, INC and be dedicated to assisting us in accomplishing our goals and missions. Previous experience in pageant directing is highly desired. Prior employment as a director or assistant director is highly desired. An understanding of basic lighting and sound requirements is preferred. Previous20choreography experience is beneficial.

Applicants must submit a resume to abqpride@aol.com no later than March 4th to be considered for the position.




Albuquerque Pride June 11-13, 2009
2009 International Theme:
" Your rights, Our Rights, Human Rights"