Job Vacancy for Arts Administrator (internship)

Busara Promotions is seeking to recruit a full-time Arts Administrator on an internship for the period of June 2005 - March 2006. The applicant should have a demonstrated interest in local music, at least basic computer skills and good written and oral Kiswahili, preferably with some knowledge of English.

During the internship, on-the-job training will be provided to the successful applicant for him/her to gain an overview of the organization's administrative procedures, local artists and other constituents and gain practical hands-on experience in activities including setting up internal and external concerts and tours, seminars and workshops, preparation and arrangements for Sauti za Busara Swahili Music Festival, taking place in Zanzibar February 2006.

The successful applicant will be based at the Busara office in Stone Town, Zanzibar and should be willing to travel as required in our developing partnerships with other East African arts organisations and promoters. He/She will be provided with a modest honorarium for the period of internship and will become fully equipped to further develop a career in arts administration and events management in the burgeoning music and cultural sector of East Africa for years to come.

Interested persons should send letter of application together with CV to arrive at the office of Busara Promotions not later than 27th May 2005

Busara Promotions
PO Box 3635
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Tel: +255 24 223 2423 or +255 (4)747 428478
email busara@zanlink.com

• article submitted by: Busara Promotions