Portland StorySLAM Regional Producer

Position: Portland StorySLAM Regional Producer

Location: Portland, OR

Details: Independent contractor position

Organization Description:

The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. The Moth has presented more than thirty thousand stories, told live and without notes, by people from all walks of life to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. [To really understand The Moth, we encourage you to listen to a few stories here: https://themoth.org/stories.]

Position Overview:  

This is an independent contractor position with a commitment of approximately 6-8 hours per event, spread between pre-event preparation, the night of the StorySLAM, and post-event tasks. 

The Moth seeks a vibrant, dedicated production professional to join our Portland StorySLAM team as a freelance Regional Producer, responsible for the Portland StorySLAM and the GrandSLAM shows. The Regional Producer will manage monthly Portland StorySLAMs, engage in outreach, and coordinate with The Moth Headquarters in NY. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Before the StorySLAM, you would:

    • Book/confirm the crew (including the host, videographer and audio engineer);

    • Print and prepare the physical event materials;

    • Manage and prepare any merchandise inventory and/or promotional items;

    • Assist with show promotion on social media (primarily Facebook);

    • Recruit volunteers to support the StorySLAM;

  • On the night of the StorySLAM, you would:

    • Run the StorySLAM from start to finish;

    • Act as timekeeper and scorekeeper during the event;

    • Summarize stories (briefly; 2-3 sentences) for post-event wrap

    • Coordinate with the venue for setup, door list, and financial settlement;

    • Train and manage volunteers;

    • Work with the crew and our host to make sure they are on-time and prepared;

    • Coordinate complimentary tickets for our local media partners;

  • After the StorySLAM, you would:

    • Submit your event wrap, including a brief summary of each story, and storyteller releases;

    • Submit your financial wrap, including settlements, crew invoices and reimbursements for any materials purchased;

  • Timely and responsive communication with Moth Headquarters in NYC throughout the pre-event, event and post-event producing process

Qualifications and Skills

  • A dedication to seeking out new and diverse storytelling voices

  • Sensitivity to different perspectives and an ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment 

  • Highly organized, and detail and deadline-oriented 

  • Experience with producing live events or volunteering at live shows (Familiarity with The Moth's programming and live show format a plus)

  • Technical skills: Computer and smartphone literacy, Google Drive, Google Docs and Sheets, Social Media; familiarity with Square and/or Formstack a plus. 

  • Must be 21+ years old

  • The ideal candidate is a 2+ year resident of Portland

  • Reliable transportation is a plus

HOW TO APPLY:

In lieu of a cover letter, please answer these questions using this form. At the end of the form, you’ll be asked to submit your resume.

Application window will close at 11:59PM ET on Sunday, October 9th.