NSW Regional Youth Creative Industry mentoring and development Program
CALL OUT FOR MENTORS – EOI Closes Midnight 21 February 2024
WHAT IS
A MENTOR?
A mentor is
a person with experience, knowledge, and connections.
Many people
attribute part of their professional growth to the guidance of a patient mentor
who challenged them to think differently and open their eyes and mind to
different perspectives.
Mentors can answer questions about their field and challenge their
mentees to think critically about their career paths. Usually established as
more senior members of an industry, mentors are well-situated to help participants/mentees
consider their long-term development.
WHO YOU
WILL BE WORKING WITH & WHAT IS YOUR ROLE?
You will be
connected with 5 – 6 young people, aged between 16 – 25, who have an interest
in a similar field of creative practice that your career has focused on.
By the end
of the 8-month mentoring program we want the participants to have a deeper
understanding of the opportunities for a creative career, be inspired to continue
to develop their practice and have increased confidence in being a regional
practitioner.
TIME
COMMITMENT
We estimate your total time commitment to be
approximately 60 hours across the life of the contract. The Mentorship sessions
are scheduled to begin in early April 2024.
This includes:
·
Online
training program, facilitated by Creative + Business, (March 2024)
·
Monthly
online group mentoring sessions with your Horizons cohort (5 – 6
participants),
·
Monthly
individual mentoring sessions with your Horizons cohort.
REQUIREMENTS
·
If
your mentoring group includes any young people under 18 you will be required to
hold a valid Working With Children Check.
·
As
all mentoring will be conducted remotely and online you will need a stable and
reliable internet connection plus access to the technology (hardware and
software) to engage through an online platform.
(You don’t need to be an expert at using online meeting platforms as the
project team can support you to become familiar with these.)
WHAT
IT’S NOT
The role of
Mentor can regularly be confused with that of a Coach. We thought it useful to outline what this
role is NOT and functions you are not expected to undertake;
·
You are not a
coach,
- You do
not need to tell the mentees exactly how to do things,
- You
are not expected to help resolve transactional, short-term problems,
- You
are not a counsellor or therapist.
TIMELINE
The online
mandatory training will be scheduled for March 2024
The
mentoring program will take place April – October 2024 (= 7 months)
FEE
Each mentor
will receive a $4490 fee + superannuation.
As all
mentoring will be conducted remotely there is no allocation for travel.
THE
SUPPORT WE PROVIDE YOU
All Mentors
will be required to participate in an online training program presented by
Creative + Business. This program is
designed to develop a shared understanding of the role of the mentor, discuss
best practice, challenges, and possible solutions. This training is provided at no cost to the
Mentors.
The project
team will be available to support you across the life of the project. Your main point of contact will be Lead
Mentor Narelle Vogel and Project Manager Fabian Pertzel with additional support
from, First Nations Youth Coordinator Emma Johnston and Communications Manager
Max Wilson.
HOW TO
APPLY
We’ve
created a Google Form for you to submit your expression
of interest.
It asks you
for;
·
Contact
details,
·
CV,
no more than two pages, highlighting your creative and professional practice
that makes you perfect as a mentor,
·
A
statement on why you would like to be a mentor and what skills, experience and
insight you bring, no more than 1500 characters,
·
Your
thoughts on the future of the regional creative industries and the challenges
faced by young people starting their career, no more than 1000 characters.
You can
find the form HERE
Please
submit your EoI no later than midnight Wednesday 21 February.
We will be
unable to extend this deadline as the selection of successful candidates will
be taking place the following day. Please
provide all relevant information so we can develop an understanding of your
skills, experience, and suitability for the Mentor role.
CONTACT
DETAILS FOR PROJECT TEAM
If you
require any additional information or have questions you can call Project Lead
Mentor Narelle Vogel on 0458 716 283 or Project Manager Fabian Pertzel on 0427
532 044
Horizons –
Creative Industries Career Launchpad is funded by through the Regional Youth
Incentive Program of the Office of Regional Youth and the NSW Regional Arts
Network.
Horizons NSW Regional Youth Creative Industry mentoring and development – Key Dates
- Applications Open 10 October 2023 AEST
- Applications Close Monday 6 November 2023
Horizons is a state-wide regional project that provides direct intensive support to young people (aged 16-27) wanting to pursue a career in the creative industries. Horizons will celebrate and support the creative strengths of 75 young people from the 15 Regions of the NSW Regional Arts Network over 18 months.
Participating regional youth will be paired with successful practitioners from their chosen field, connecting them into a network of peers and demonstrating career opportunities within a regional context. It will provide new and enhance existing pathways for young regional people to explore further work and study opportunities in the creative industries. The program is holistic and will also explore leadership, physical and mental well-being and fellowship. The results of this extended mentoring program will be shared through a creative industry showcase developed and led by the project participants.
Participants will:
· Be paired with a mentor who is a practicing artist or creative industries person working in Regional NSW
· Work with their mentor to codesign their program according to their needs and goals throughout 2024
· Receive a stipend of $750 just for participating in this project. Approved travel expenses and associated material costs will also be covered.
· Work on a collective showcase that addresses pressing issues for regional young people through collaborating with the 75 other participants.
But wait, I don’t live in NSW but I am part of the Murray Arts Footprint, can I still apply?
The Murray Arts footprint borders the Indigenous Nations of Dhuduroha, Yaithmathang, Bangarang,
Wiradjuri, Yorta Yorta & Wavaroo and encompasses the local government areas of AlburyCity,
Greater Hume, Federation, City of Wodonga, Indigo & Towong. This project is open to all young
people, aged 16 to 27, in the Murray Arts footprint.
How to Apply:
Download application information above.