Five Acre Productions: Shaker Music Festival
What started as a memorial for Zakkaree Coss in 2014 on a private 5-acre property has grown into a fullscale
Music Festival on 32 acres at McLean Mill Historic Park. Dedicated to bringing talented artists and
performers to The Alberni Valley, our goals are:
We are promoting local youth by working with the Zattzoo Project Society and their annual Battle of the
Bands competition (an event that gives youth under age 25 from all over the island a chance to perform,
compete, and earn prizes and a spot on the Shaker Line-up).
Our vision is to grow this festival into one of Vancouver Islands’ premiere annual events and put Port
Alberni on the festival map.
Social Root Consulting
Social Root Consulting acquires contracts that require skill and knowledge in environmental and social
issues. We advise on social inclusion and sustainable developments by ensuring that projects are healthy
for the environment and community. Social Root Consulting values and embodies collaboration,
knowledge sharing, transformative experiences, and sustainable management.
By recognizing that many local and global issues are complex and systemic, we utilize multi-disciplinary
methods, and strive to be a source of information and support for new and existing projects. With an
aptitude for systems management, leadership, and tourism industry knowledge, Social Root Consulting
conducts community focused consulting and strategic planning development for needs assessments,
workshops and facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and communications.
Context:
We are at an exciting moment in time. Humankind faces an unprecedented challenge to repair and
sustain social and ecological systems. As more and more people wake up to this, increasing pressure is
put on all aspects of society to become more sustainable. Music festivals are in a unique position to
respond to this need. Music sits at the forefront and heart of cultures all over the world.
It largely satisfies the human need for creation, creates a sense of cultural identity, and brings happiness
and joy to thousands of people. Nowadays, music festivals are one of the great disseminators of this
powerful cultural actor.
By collaborating with Social Root Consulting, The Shaker Music Festival has acknowledged the need to
implement sustainable practices in their operations and services this year, and going forward. We are
looking for a dynamic, creative, and driven individual to help contribute to this project.
Job Overview:
The Sustainability Coordinator works collaboratively with the Shaker Music Festival planning committee,
staff, and volunteers to develop, coordinate, and promote effective sustainability initiatives to reduce
the Shaker Music Festival impact on the environment. Responsibilities include educating the community
about sustainability and coordinating festival programming and activities related to sustainability,
performing research about sustainability, applying sustainable initiatives during the Music Festival, and
assisting in some reporting.
Objectives of this Position:
To advance students skills and knowledge for future opportunities in the sustainable tourism
management and culture sector, particularly in event production, management, promotions and
publicity, and general operational requirements of Festivals in a fast moving professional environment.
This opportunity is excellent for students considering careers in Tourism, Event Planning, Cultural
Resource Management, Business Management or Education.
Responsibilities:
1. Works with all elements of the Shaker Music Festival, including students, planning committee,
broader community, and staff to promote an understanding and awareness of sustainability issues by
coordinating informational materials and promoting energy and water conservation, waste
minimization, recycling, sustainable design, alternative transportation, procurement of green products,
etc.
2. Serves a liaison between various groups to assure communication and resource coordination for
sustainability programs and projects are implemented.
3. Assists in defining sustainability goals and tracks performance metrics to assess Shaker Sustainability
program effectiveness.
4. Attends the Shaker Music Festival meetings.
5. Posts on social media channels to promote sustainable initiatives.
6. Assists in the development of signage, equipment, and vendor placement etc. before, during, and
after the Music Festival event.
7. Utilizes tourism and event management knowledge to assist with marketing and promotion of the
event.
9. Supports in the Development of spreadsheets, data tracking materials to track, measure and analyse
sustainability initiatives
10. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of
skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
11. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional
contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or
courses as directed.
12. Supports the overall success of the Shaker Music Festivals sustainability efforts by performing all
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: This Position is funded through the NETP Special Projects Summer Student Grant, to be eligible for this position you must:
1. Identify as a First Nations, Inuit, or Metis person
2. Be residing in the Alberni Valley during the work placement
First aid and CPR training considered an asset Valid Class 5 Drivers License considered an asset (must have ability to commute to various locations)
Alberni Valley Tourism Training Program training an asset Education Second or third year student in a diploma or degree program.
Enrolled in a tourism, environmental, or social geography discipline, such as tourism management, leisure studies, or event management, socioecological environmental studies, or an appropriately related field is preferred.
Experience Project or professional experience in coordinating projects and/or developing programming is an asset.
Experience working with sustainability (social, environmental, economic) or tourism management programs in higher education is preferred.
Experience in waste auditing, measuring and tracking waste and data management is an asset.
Experience in Social Media promotion, marketing, and engagement on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others.
Skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
The ability to work independently is required.
Attention to detail is required.
Initiative is required.
The ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and volunteer groups is required.
The ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to prepare Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and reports is required.
The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
How to Apply:
Please submit a one-page cover letter and resume, along with three references to: hello@socialrootconsulting.com
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: June 20, 2018 4:30PM PST