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MARIKEL International

Seeking Creative Project Coordinator

MARIKEL is a boutique agency that produces and markets festivals, moving image products, activations, literary products and creative convenings.

The company recently launched LA Carnival on the Shaw, a multicultural parade and festival in the Crenshaw/ Leimert Park area of South Los Angeles. LA Carnival on the Shaw is built on the tradition and structure of a Caribbean style carnival with a mission to be intentional in facilitating economic growth as part of its community development mandate. This mission is being implemented in collaboration with a 501(c)(3) partner and will engage community leaders, artists, organizations, businesses and community members who share the vision. This team will work together to infuse creative, cultural and social activities that will support businesses and help them to? position themselves for potential opportunities when Los Angeles hosts the international Games in 2028.?

Project Coordinator

The company is seeking a dynamic and creative project coordinator who will play a pivotal role in implementing its mission.? The job requires a highly collaborative team member who approaches his/her position with the commitment, creativity and professionalism that will produce outstanding, quality results. The position is designed for potential growth into permanent, long term employment if mutually desired.??

Scope of Work

The Scope of Work is Teamwork. Project Coordinator will collaborate with leadership in guiding the project to accomplish the stated mission.?

Expected Qualities and Attributes:?

• Innovation and Creativity: Support and experiment with ‘out of the box’ approaches that will maximize the success of our mission-driven projects.?

• Capacity: Introduce the company to potential new collaborators and partners and engage them in our activities whenever possible.

• Marketing and Visibility: Utilize all platforms, including events, online, press, social and other media to promote the company and its projects.

• Operational Excellence: Provide, share and learn specialized skills to uplift the company and enhance personal and professional development.

• Community Awareness: Keep updated with community activities, participate in events, support distribution of marketing materials and monitor marketing results.?

Specific Duties

The overarching duty of the Project Coordinator is to develop and/or bring the necessary skills to implement and market the company, deepen collaborations and complete the projects with creative excellence. The individual will work closely with the Creative Director and Staff and help to plan, design, and implement each project.?

Minimum Qualifications

• Independent thinker and proactive worker who pays attention to details.?

• Visionary individual who will work within established parameters but can problem solve using logic along with the organization’s policies and procedures.?

• Strong, clear writer and communicator with appreciation for proper grammar.

• Person with a high degree of integrity, transparency, humility and fluidity to work effectively with a diverse group of multigenerational artists and creative team members.

• Degree preferred but some college with a minimum of two (2) years of comparable work experience, in a corporate environment, production studio, arts/education or nonprofit organization considered.??

• Ability to use existing and willingness to learn emerging digital platforms and technology necessary to complete job related tasks.?

• Ability to support and maintain the company’s online and social media presence.?

Time Commitment: Approximately 15-20 hours weekly to start. The position will have some flexibility to work remotely but the majority of time will be in the office, studio or event sites. Position reports to the Executive/Creative Director.

Salary: $25-30.00/hour, depending on qualification, experience and expertise.

To apply, send resume and cover letter to marikelinternational@...

No phone calls please.