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IETM Global Connect Programme for Supported Membership

On the Move — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:10:00 +0000

Global Connect is an IETM programme created with and supported by IETM Associate Members. The goal of Global Connect is to make the network more inclusive, diverse and accessible. Since 2022, IETM Global Connect has supported and welcomed 33 established performing arts professionals from five continents to the IETM network.

IETM Global Connect enables performing arts professionals from across the globe to:

Actively contribute towards IETM’s activities and development by bringing fresh perspectives to the dialogue within the network and influence the global performing arts sector on a long term basis.
Expand their international network and find new collaborators and partners across all horizons – via online and on-site opportunities.
Allow the opportunity for international visibility of alternative and/or innovative working models, practices and ideas developed in their professional local context and communities.
Become inspired in their professional lives, which they can share with their communities.
Develop new skills and knowledge through peer-to-peer learning.

Among other forms of support, successful applicants will benefit from funding to attend one IETM meeting: the IETM Plenary meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria on 12-15 June 2024. The support will cover all travel, accommodation and visa costs as well as other relevant costs required to attend the meeting.

IETM is committed to extending bursaries to enable the participation of disabled performing arts professionals. Therefore, a percentage of the programme’s budget will be allocated to enable this.

Deadline: 2 November 2023

More info and apply: https://www.ietm.org/en/projects/ietm-global-connect/2024-open-call

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/news/ietm-global-connect-programme-supported-membership-1

IETM: Full-Time Production Manager of IETM Events (Belgium)

On the Move — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:45:47 +0000

IETM is looking for a full-time Production Manager for its events which are held at various international locations, online and on occasion in Brussels, often in collaboration with local partners and organisers. The Production Manager coordinates IETM events with other team members of the IETM Secretariat and more broadly the IETM membership. The Production Manager is the main representative of the IETM Secretariat for the co-creation of the programme in relation to all events while ensuring a smooth and effective day-to-day flow of numerous tasks and stages involved in the creation of each event.

IETM are looking for a hands-on, experienced producer with strong organisational and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have the ability to keep an overview of complex processes as well as attention to detail, a positive and resilient mindset and knowledge and interest for current and crucial developments in the performing arts.

The successful candidate will have a value oriented, strategic approach to project management and a progressive outlook towards finding best solutions.

The successful candidate can start as early as on 1 September 2023. This is a full time position (38h per week) located in Brussels, Belgium. IETM offer a hybrid working model where they aim for a balance between home and office work. The IETM team meets regularly at the IETM office and weekly presence at the office is required. The wage is based on the Flemish salary scales for the performing arts sector (CAO PC 304) Scale A.

Deadline: 8 September 2023

More info and apply: https://www.ietm.org/en/news/ietm-is-hiring-full-time-production-manager-of-ietm-events

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/news/ietm-full-time-production-manager-ietm-events-belgium

IETM Global Connect Programme for Supported Membership

On the Move — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:57:38 +0000

IETM Global Connect is a programme launched and led by IETM - International network for contemporary performing arts and created with the support of IETM’s Associate Members. The goal of Global Connect is to make the network more inclusive, diverse and accessible.

The programme is open to performing arts professionals worldwide (producers, artists, managers, presenters, etc) who have at least 5 years of professional experience in the field and are committed to increase global awareness, inclusion, accessibility and connectivity – in the sector at large and in their communities.

Selected IETM Global Connectors will have the opportunity to enlarge their international connections, develop new skills and knowledge, actively share their perspectives with the network and bring new insights and learnings back to their communities.

In order to achieve this, they will receive an IETM membership for 5 years (from the beginning of 2023 till the end of 2027), with free access to all IETM meetings. Last but not least, they will receive funding support (amount tbc, expected between €800 - €2500) to take part in the 2023 IETM Plenary Meeting in Aarhus, Denmark and, as part of the plenary, in the yearly IETM Global Connectors Gathering.

Deadline: 12 December 2022

More info and apply: https://www.ietm.org//en/globalconnect

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/news/ietm-global-connect-programme-supported-membership-0

IETM: Full-Time Policy and Research Manager (Belgium)

On the Move — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:02:00 +0000

IETM is one of the oldest and largest global cultural networks, young at heart and innovative in its strategies. IETM represents the voice of over 500 members who are performing arts organisations in the contemporary performing arts worldwide.

The role of the Policy and Research Manager will be to design, coordinate, supervise, edit and administrate the policy and research work of IETM. The Manager proposes, develops and manages this work in collaboration with the Secretary General and the IETM team.

Below is a list of the tasks this can entail:

Policy and Advocacy:

Follow EU cultural policy development with a specific emphasis on programmes and agendas which affect the performing arts at large and be proactive in identifying opportunities and initiatives which can strengthen the position of the performing arts.
Follow-up and analyse EU documents related to culture (EC communications, European Parliament reports, roadmaps, resolutions, research papers, etc).
Stay up-to-date with national cultural policies and global policy cooperation which affect the performing arts.
Update the Secretary General on the policy trends and issues and decide together on possible actions / strategies.
Draft policy/position papers and design content of advocacy campaigns in collaboration with IETM’s communication team; draft and send amendments; meet right stakeholders for advancing IETM policy interests.
Manage and lead IETM’s feedback towards third parties in terms of policy and research (such as EU cultural programmes, EU parliamentary actions and research).
Attend conferences / round-tables / meetings organised by third parties on the topic of cultural policy.
Liaise with other cultural networks.
Inform IETM members on the most important news in the field of EU cultural policies.

Research:

Initiate research and publication topics which are of relevance to IETM.
Identify, recruit, coordinate and edit the work of external authors of IETM publications.
Keep track of and collect external publications released in the field of performing arts and disseminate to its members.
Initiate, write and edit IETM’s own research conducted via membership surveys or via evidence collected through analysis of current trends and topics in the field of performing arts.
Work with communication team in designing campaigns for dissemination of IETM’s research and publications.

Other tasks:

Take part as a team member and in collaboration with local organisers in IETM meetings and activities.
Take part in conceiving meeting topics and trainings in accordance to members needs and priorities of IETM’s ongoing projects.
Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be determined by the Secretary General from time to time.

This is a full time position (38h per week) located in Brussels, Belgium, with some flexibility between home/remote work and in house work. The wage is based on the Flemish salary scales for the performing arts sector (CAO PC 304) Scale A.

Deadline: 19 August 2022

More info and apply: https://www.ietm.org/en/news/ietm-is-hiring-full-time-policy-and-research-manager

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/news/ietm-full-time-policy-and-research-manager-belgium

IETM: Communication and Membership Manager (Belgium)

On the Move — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:56:00 +0000

IETM is one of the oldest and largest European cultural networks, young at heart and innovative in its strategies. IETM represents the voice of over 500 members who are performing arts organisations in the contemporary performing arts worldwide. They create, organise and execute a large range of activities each year, for their members and the wider performing arts sector. These include small and large events all over the world, advocacy actions and campaigns, research and publications, training, and community engagement. In addition, they pioneer dialogues and initiate developments on the most pressing topics in the sector and societies at large.

The Communication and Membership Manager’s role is to develop and implement the communication and membership strategies of the network and its activities. Below is a list of the tasks this can entail:

Communication

Setting and implementing strategies for general communication, social media, visual policy, press relations.
Managing and maintaining the website www.ietm.org (Drupal 9), monitoring issues and contributing to the improvement of the website together with IETM’s web developer.
Disseminating IETM’s activities (including worldwide physical and digital events, publications and research, advocacy actions and projects) as widely as possible and monitoring the reach with a view of its continuous enhancement.
Being the main editor of most of IETM’s written content.
Managing social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Flickr, YouTube, Soundcloud; exploring and introducing new platforms.
Coordinating and implementing IETM’s communication strategy for events in collaboration with local organising teams.
Overseeing the communication of projects IETM is leading or participating in.
Writing and producing IETM newsletters and mailings.
Producing audio versions of IETM’s publications.
Supervising the Communication and Membership Officer, as well as interns (occasionally).
Coordinating the design of the visual identity of IETM’s activities, publications and resources, with external designers.
Assisting the Secretary General and the Board members in representing the network externally.

Membership:

Supervising CRM development and keeping the database up-to-date.
Supervising the yearly membership renewal process in collaboration with the Administrator.
Developing and managing the online members’ community.
Promoting members’ news and sharing relevant calls and opportunities with target groups within the membership.
Welcoming new members through online sessions and taking part in various other membership programmes of the network.

This is a full time position (38h per week), located in Brussels, Belgium. IETM offer flexibility between home/remote work and in house work. The IETM team meets regularly at the IETM office. The wage is based on the Flemish salary scales for the performing arts sector (CAO PC 304) Scale A.

Deadline: 28 February 2022

More info and apply: https://www.ietm.org/en/news/CMM-2022

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/news/ietm-communication-and-membership-manager-belgium

#MeToo in the Arts: From call-outs to structural change

On the Move — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:07:29 +0000

In light of developments since 2017, when the #MeToo movement rose to global prominence, the SHIFT – Shared Initiatives for Training partners (nine European cultural networks and platforms) made a common decision to focus on sexual harassment and power abuse in the European art world. Produced by IETM, On the Move – OTM, and FACE – Fresh Arts Coalition Europe, this publication is the culmination of the SHIFT project’s work on Gender and Power Relations.

Through research and main observations, this SHIFT publication starts by nuancing some preconceptions about the status quo of Gender and Power Relations in the arts while taking into consideration the diversity of contexts in Europe. Using a transnational, cross-border approach, the publication also puts forward recommendations and solution-oriented strategies for the arts sector in general – and European cultural networks in particular – for combating sexual harassment and power abuse, and creating equitable and safe professional environments for art workers. It further includes concise ‘stories of change’ – case studies derived from interviews which instigated a structural process of change in a given context.

The publication is complemented by the SHIFT Annotated Bibliography on Gender and Power Relations. For more publications supported by the ERASMUS+ funded project SHIFT see the SHIFT project page.

The publication is available in Albanian thanks to the collaboration with the FemArt Festival in Kosovo.

You can also watch a video (from 12:36) of the presentation by Katie Kheriji-Watts, Coordinator, Research and Publications at On the Move, during the Conference Burning Issues - Performing Arts and Equity held in Berlin on 7-8 May 2022.

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/resources/library/metoo-arts-call-outs-structural-change

IETM: Full-Time Events Administration Assistant (Belgium)

On the Move — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000

ITEM – International network for contemporary performing arts is one of the oldest and largest international cultural networks, representing the voice of over 500 member organisations and individual professionals working in the contemporary performing arts worldwide.

The Events Administration Assistant’s role is to support the daily administrative operations of the IETM office and assist in preparation of IETM activities.

The Events Administration Assistant will be responsible for monitoring the general inbox of IETM, responding to specific and general administrative queries from IETM members and public, mainly but not limited to queries regarding IETM events participation.

They will also be responsible for updating information on the IETM database of events and activities participants, members, partners, stakeholders and other contacts as well as checking the database for pending payments and irregularities.

Moreover, the Events Administration Assistant will handle the approval of new accounts created on the IETM website and database.

The Events Administration Assistant will also assist in the preparation and execution of IETM events; including annual Plenaries, IETM Focus meetings and Policy events as well as other physical and online events.

This is an administrative, office-based position and the selected candidate is expected to reside in Belgium.

The contract offered in the first instance is a fixed term contract of 3 months, starting on 2 May 2022. If both parties agree, the contract will be renewed for 1 year, with the prospect of an unlimited contract. The wage is fixed according to the Flemish salary scales for the performing arts sector (CAO PC 304) Scale C. Lunch vouchers are given for days worked.

Deadline: 20 February 2022

More info and apply: https://www.ietm.org/en/news/events-admin-assistant-2022

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/news/ietm-full-time-events-administration-assistant-belgium

SHIFT Annotated Bibliography on Gender and Power Relations

On the Move — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:55:34 +0000

This publication is part of the gender and power-relations package which encompasses a lot of complex issues, both in society and more specifically in the cultural sector, hence the common decision to focus on sexual harassment in the culture and creative sectors. The global movement of #METOO, which started in 2017, increased awareness and empowered employees and professionals across the globe to report sexual harassment and other inequalities in the workplace. #METOO brought to the surface the vulnerability and a lack of effective protection mechanisms of anyone facing power abuse, regardless of age, class and gender.

A large number of resources exist on the issue even if they can be unequal in terms of contents, accessibility and number depending on the covered countries, sub-sectors and languages in focus.

This annotated bibliography, researched and coordinated under FACE - Fresh Arts Coalition Europe, does not claim to be fully comprehensive on the subject but tries to introduce on specific entries (policies, campaigns, codes of conduct etc.) accessible online resources that can help end-users to find documents, tools, inspiration, etc. and to design further their own ways to act on the subject depending on their needs and the context they are evolving. The focus is mostly on Europe with a few international references.

This annotated bibliography has been created by FACE, IETM and On the Move and the SHIFT partner networks.

Gender & Power Relations: SHIFT Key Findings

On the Move — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:24:29 +0000

The SHIFT – Shared Initiatives for Training project aims to provide training and skills for cultural leaders, specifically those of cultural networks. Cultural leaders shall be enabled to implement changes where needed and to pass on their knowledge gained through the project to leaders and staff members of their network, as well as to the broader cultural sector.

The aim of the SHIFT Gender and Power Relations work is to research cases of sexual harassment and power abuse that have been revealed and discussed in the European arts field in recent years, with a focus on the developments since the #MeToo period. The team of researchers also aims to propose solution-oriented strategies for creating equitable and safe work environments for culture professionals.

This first document aims to share and put to discussion some first major takeaways from this work. It was presented in an online session on 6 October 2021. The video of the session can be viewed here. It also formulates preliminary recommendations and three major questions aimed at developing a transnational, cross-border perspective as well as possible solutions to combat sexual harassment and power abuse in the European cultural sector.

The team of researchers for the publication includes Marta Keil, Anna Majewska, and, from On the Move, Marie Le Sourd and Katie Kherij-Watts.

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/resources/library/gender-power-relations-shift-key-findings

IETM: Member Travel Grants for Satellite Girona 2021 (Italy)

On the Move — Wed, 26 May 2021 11:17:33 +0000

What happened to us in the past months? We finally had more time to (self-) reflect. By ourselves, in our homes or together with our colleagues across the Web. We experienced – sometimes – our funders becoming more flexible and letting us do what we felt relevant. We had time and space to recall some of our core needs and purposes. Some of us reached new communities and appeared in new physical and digital spaces – those we even didn’t think of. We looked at our role in society in a different way – our role to bring intimacy, heal wounds, stimulate reflection.

All this has happened amidst profound losses and enduring uncertainty.

What’s next? IETM invites you to join a collective reflection on how we can build on what we have learned and think of new ways to reposition the arts as a relevant agent for social change.

Co-organised by Institut Català de Les Empreses Culturals - Catalan Arts and Institut Ramon Llull, in collaboration with the Temporada Alta Festival and the Girona City Council, IETM’s next Satellite Meeting will be held from 25-27 November 2021 in Girona. Participants will hear from initiatives that have fostered social change and explore ways to deconstruct the role of the arts within our society. They will be able to follow one of three different thematic threads, each exploring a particular space for social change:

New funding schemes and cultural policies.
Alternative models for the international.
Opportunities for artistic innovation.

The city of Girona and its surrounding, vibrant artistic scene will also be explored, through artistic visits and a rich artistic programme. And online participants will be able to actively take part in some of the meeting activities.

Travel grants are offered to IETM members – regardless of the country where they are based – who fit the following criteria:

You have/your organisation has been a member of IETM for at least one year.
The annual turnover of your organisation or of your freelance activities doesn’t exceed 100,000 euros.
You have already settled your membership fee for 2021.

The grants can cover up to 75% of the travel and accommodation expenses in connection with the meeting.

Deadline: 28 June 2021

More info and apply: https://www.ietm.org/en/girona/travelgrants

Original post on the website of On the Move: https://on-the-move.org/news/ietm-member-travel-grants-satellite-girona-2021-italy