Summary

The PrideFest Pride Guide Director will lead the development and production of the annual Pride Guide publication. Published prior to the PrideFest, Pride Guide activities include developing size and content of the publication; development and selection of pictures/articles regarding PrideFest and community activities; developing and maintaining an advertising vendor database; soliciting advertising vendors for ad content; working with advertisers to support their ad needs; developing new concepts to add a fresh appeal to the Guide; and developing brochure and poster content (in conjunction with the PR and Marketing Directors). The Pride Guide Director will also attend fundraising events and pride festivals to help promote the festival. The PrideFest Pride Guide Director will plan/organize/manage the Pride Guide in all aspects including distribution to outlets prior to PrideFest, and any other duties that may be assigned by the Co-Producers.

Time Commitment

The PrideFest Pride Guide Director is a Production Team position. As a member, the PrideFest Pride Guide Director is expected to be a full participant at Production Team meetings and vote on issues brought before the Production Team. The PrideFest Pride Guide Director will host separate sub committee meetings specific to the Pride Guide development if necessary. The PrideFest Pride Guide Director must be available to assist in mailings and returning phone calls from supporters inquiring about the Pride Guide during the evening hours as required. The PrideFest Pride Guide Director is also expected to be present to assist in planning and implementing the distribution of the Pride Guide at locations throughout the Midwest and beyond. The PrideFest Pride Guide Director is also responsible for preparing budgets and ensuring compliance of those budgets.

Production Responsibilities

The PrideFest Pride Guide Director will provide reports to the Production Team on a regular basis, as to how many advertisers have been received, approved and how development is going on a monthly basis. The PrideFest Pride Guide Director will provide recommendations to the Production Team for further directives.

Desired Skills

• The desire to develop and produce a first-rate publication that effectively promotes PrideFest and its advertising sponsors;
• The desire to work as a team-player with a dedicated group of volunteers who's sole objective is producing the best possible Pride festival in the Midwest;
• Self-motivation is A MUST! PrideFest depends on volunteers for follow-through on all ideas and tasks;
• Excellent people skills, including the ability to work with people from all walks of life;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills, with experience in M/S Word and Excel.

To apply for a position, please submit an application and send a resume to Peter Minns or call (414) 272-3378.