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Freelance position, 68 days from February – end May 2010 DanceXchange is looking for an experienced, motivated and proactive individual to help International Dance Festival Birmingham 2010 (IDFB) achieve its full educational potential. Working with the IDFB Programme Manager and Festivals Producer, and drawing on the wealth of outstanding companies performing in the IDFB programme, the Education Coordinator will develop a strategic education plan, target and engage participating groups, and coordinate the Festival education offer. As well as a passion for dance, the successful candidate must have: • Substantial experience of working in dance education/participation settings • Experience of coordinating education programmes in liaison with artists/companies • Proven experience of booking workshops in schools and/or youth and community settings • Proven ability to communicate effectively to engage groups/communities new to dance • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, written and verbal It is anticipated that the Education Coordinator will work in the IDFB office regularly to connect with relevant team members. The role will also require the Education Coordinator to work off-site around Birmingham and other locations in the West Midlands during IDFB planning and delivery. The Education Coordinator will not be expected to deliver dance workshops themselves, although candidates with suitable experience may have the opportunity to do so, for an additional fee. Closing date for applications is: 12noon on Monday 25th January 2010 Interviews will take place on: Friday 29th January 2010 For specific details and requirements of this post, please visit www.dancexchange.org.uk and click on ‘jobs’, or call 0121 689 3170. To apply, please email recruitment@dancexchange.org.uk with: • A full CV • A covering letter of no more than two sides of A4, which explains why you are suited to this role and how you fit the person specification • Details of any other work commitments you may have during this period • A DanceXchange Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form If you have not been contacted by 28th January 2010, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Applications made through recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Previous applicants for this post should not re-apply.