OPERATIONS:
Ever wanted to be the backbone of a music festival? What about lugging around cabbies, using walkie-talkies, and looking really important? We’re looking for people that enjoy a good time and don’t mind getting their hands dirty. The work is hard and the hours are long, but your name will be celebrated by generations of music lovers. Drivers with full licenses are also in major demand.
PRODUCTION:
Are you really good at a bunch of things and have tons you’re interested in? We need people who are dedicated, self-directed, and are down to work really hard for short bursts of time. The kind of work you’ll do with the production team will depend on the day and the venue, and could involve anything from wrangling performers… to moving equipment… to being on time for sound checks… to working the doors and guest list… to cleaning… to almost anything you could possibly think of…
VISUAL ARTS:
Love art? You’ll be assembling the massive graffiti walls at Nathan Phillips Square, helping bring together one of the best exhibitions of the year, beautifying workshop spaces with lots of local art, and getting exposed to some serious creativity. Hammerheads, arts lovers, creators, and budding curators are extra welcome but, generally speaking, no experience is necessary – just lots of enthusiasm and love!
MARKETING, PR & PROMOTIONS:
Are you a people person? Do you love to promote, share, and sell good messages? Understanding who we are, what we do, and what’s up for programming this year is key in helping with this area. Shouting out loud, sharing promo materials, and hyping any passer-by about Manifesto’s freshest festival festivities is a must! Also, if you’re interested in understanding the buzzing PR world and contacting and facilitating media, this is the place for you!
ADMINISTRATION:
Organization the core of your life? Love logistics and looking to help make a festival run as smooth as possible? If you are quick with your typing fingers, resourceful on the internet, best friends with Microsoft Word, Excel and Email, this is an area for you to show us your skill. Possible opportunities involve: gathering artist bios, contracts, follow-up phone calls, creating gift bags, and the list goes on.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Do you have experience in basic html, flash, and graphic design? Are you looking to work along side the creative staff responsible for the look of Manifesto? If YES, then this is your gig! (Note: you’ll be required to provide us with a sample of your work!)
FLOATERS:
If you’re not sure what you want to do, but know you’re good at MAKING THINGS HAPPEN, then this is definitely what to sign up for.
Copy writing
Do you love writing? Whether you enjoy writing journalistic pieces, editing copy, writing report or love letters, we could use your help. Manifesto needs writers and editors for our guidebook, promotional materials (e.g. flyers), grant applications and reports, website content and more.
Finance
Do you love numbers and budgets? Do you have a background in finance or accounting? If so, we could use your help with invoicing, creating accounting systems, etc. When applying please be specific about your background in this area.
Fundraising
Do you love to help good causes get the financial love and support they need? Manifesto is a non-profit organization that relies on private sector sponsorship and public funding. If you would like to help look for potential sponsors or grants, write applications and letters, help coordinate fundraisers or campaigns to raise funds, let us know!
Marketing/ PR/ Outreach
Understanding who we are, what we do, and what’s up for programming this year is key in helping with this area. If you’re interested in creating marketing and outreach strategies to get the word out about this amazing festival to young people across the GTA, this job is for you. Also, if you want to understand the buzzing PR world and the process of contacting and facilitating media, this is the place for you!
Promotions
Are you a people person? Do you love to promote, share, and sell good messages? Manifesto’s promotions team is for people who love talking to strangers, sharing promo materials, discussing and promoting the festival and hyping any passer-bys about Manifesto’s fresh festival festivities!
