CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

FEST is seeking to recruit a part-time Project Coordinator (40–50%) to oversee and implement its activities within the European Erasmus+ project INSIDE-ACT.

INSIDE-ACT aims to develop and implement a new higher education study and training module for the professional profile of Immersive Storytelling Designer (ISD), with a focus on performing arts in the new transdisciplinary methodology.

The project consortium will design, develop, and pilot:

· A transdisciplinary training methodology

· A structured training module

· Innovative training materials

· Competence recognition procedures for the ISD profile in higher education

Graduates of the ISD module will be trained to combine methods and tools from Design, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, and Digital technologies (DASD) to create immersive digital environments (XR, VR) aimed at transmitting values and addressing social challenges.

XR (Extended Reality) is an umbrella term encompassing augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR).

The selected candidate will coordinate FEST’s responsibilities within the project, including:

· Participation in international project meetings

· Co-creation of training materials and intellectual outputs

· Writing and editing texts for project deliverables and dissemination

· Project administration and reporting

· Coordination of ad hoc thematic working groups

· Organisation of events and project-related activities

· The candidate will not work alone but will be leading some areas and be supported in other areas by partners in the project and/or by FEST working groups. There will be guidance and people to communicate with for clarification and approval.

Requirements

Essential:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Arts or Education

· Strong command of English (spoken and written)

· Team coordination and management skills

· Demonstrated storytelling interests and/or skills

· Strong digital and computer skills

Desirable:

· Interest and/or experience in XR technologies, or gaming

· Experience in applied or socially engaged storytelling

· Experience in competence development and training

· Knowledge of value transmission methodologies

· IT communication and social media skills

· Experience with European project management

· Knowledge of higher education structures and organisations

Working Conditions

· Work location: Primarily home-based, with occasional international meetings and events

· Duration: Start: April 2026 (negotiable), end: 31 January 2029

· Status: Employee, contract-based, or freelance (negotiable)

· Part time: 40-50%, 2 – 2,5 days/week

· Remuneration: In accordance with national standards and relative to diploma level

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

· A motivation letter, indication your qualities and links with the topics

· A detailed CV

· Any relevant supporting documents

Applications should be sent to FEST by 8 March 2026 to festeurope@gmail.com

For further information and questions: festeurope@gmail.com