Regional Programmes Coordinator - Auckland  

        Do you want a new, exciting, fulfilling challenge with Super-charity StarJam?

 Fantastic team support - circa $50K

 

Watch here for more information!

 

Award-winning www.starjam.org is widely considered to be the most inspiring not for profit organisation in New Zealand.  

Super-charity StarJam provides outstanding performance opportunities for more than 260 children.   We are looking for an exceptional person who has a knack of bringing out the best in people to co-ordinate all aspects of the programmes in Auckland.

 About the Position

The Regional Programmes Coordinator is the key contact for approximately 120 young people and their families, the workshop tutors and volunteers.  The carefully-crafted and thoughtful communications you send, encourage everyone in the StarJam community to reach their full potential.   

About the role - You will love

 

      Ensuring that the weekly performance workshop programmes run super smoothly 

      Meeting the kids, their families and hearing their joyful stories

      Using our database for creating speedy mail merges and other communications  

      Being part of a team that acknowledges triumphs and celebrates successes

      That every day is meaningful and fulfilling

 About your qualifications - You

      Have a tertiary qualification

      Have excellent oral and written communications skills

      Are proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher

      Have a wide range of administrative skills with excellent focus on detail

      Easily build rapport with people of all ages and from all backgrounds

 About your background - You

      Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a role with similar functions

      Are eager to share your passion for StarJam’s vision

      Can demonstrate your strong attention to detail

      Are able to meet deadlines while balancing multiple priorities 

      Are hungry to learn and eager to serve

You will sometimes need to visit the workshops in the evenings (approx one evening per week) and work one Saturday afternoon per month. You will also need to have your own transport.  

This is a full-time role with excellent career development opportunities and flexible working hours.  The Greenlane office is easily accessed by car and public transport. Parking provided.

We predict you will get a deep sense of fulfilment from your work and at the same time
meet the nicest people ever!

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to kelley@starjam.org 

How to increase your chances of being short-listed

Go to www.starjam.org and see how we ‘spread the jam’, send a video introduction, demonstrate in your cover letter that you have all the attributes required for the position. 

 

LiveJam set to be a performance extravaganza!

Legendary Kiwi entertainers Ray Woolf, Simon Dallow, Adeaze, Shane Cortese, Megan Alatini and Ben Lummis are gearing up for StarJam’s biggest party yet - our 10th birthday celebration, LiveJam.

This Live Aid-style extravaganza on Sunday 25 November, LiveJam will see large-scale events happening simultaneously in both Auckland and Wellington, and involve song, dance and instrumental performances from more than 300 disabled young people from all over the country.

LiveJam will be held at the Auckland Museum Events Centre and Wellington Town Hall with a live video-feed linking the two venues.

For those who cannot make it along to the events, a live webcast on November 25 at www.starjam.org means at-home viewers can enjoy the birthday celebrations and make an online donation if they wish. JamZones in Hamilton and Christchurch will also act as entertainment hubs where families and the public can watch the showcase unfold.

With One News presenter Simon Dallow as MC in Auckland and Close Up reporter Matt McLean in Wellington, this exciting show will also give guests a peak at footage and photos of the ‘Jammers’ meeting and interviewing Hollywood A-listers.

Stars such as Justin Timberlake, Eva Longoria, Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise and Danny De Vito have all given their time to StarJam performers over the years.

Be part of this history-making event and do your bit to help StarJam by purchasing a ticket to LiveJam now.

Priced from just $10, tickets to the Auckland and Wellington shows are available through Eventfinda and Ticketek. For more information visit www.starjam.org.

LiveJam Ticket Info

Auckland Museum Events Centre

November 25

7.30pm – 9pm

Tickets here (www.eventfinda.co.nz)

Wellington Town Hall

November 25

7.30pm – 9pm

Tickets here (www.ticketek.co.nz)

JamZone – Hamilton

SkyCity Events Centre - Hamilton

November 25, 7pm – 9pm

$5 door entry

JamZone – Christchurch

Westpac Business & Community Hub – Christchurch

November 25, 7pm – 9pm

$5 door entry

StarJam CEO is 'Woman of the Year'!

StarJam's dedicated founder and CEO Julie Bartlett is celebrating after being named the NEXT Woman of the Year last night at a special awards evening in Auckland.

Ten years ago, in a world first, Julie Bartlett founded StarJam. Julie set out to change the way we perceive those with disabilities by giving them a chance to shine through music and dance workshops. Her philosophy that we can all achieve anything if we believe in it has seen her develop the programme with no performance background of her own, and change the lives of hundreds of Kiwi kids for the better.

“The biggest challenge is taking the risks against everybody’s doubts,” says Julie. “It wasn’t about the performance aspect of StarJam helping the kids, it was about empowering the kids to go on stage and shine so people can see they’re real people who have a lot to contribute.”

Over the years Julie has enlisted the support of A-list heavyweights including Tom Cruise, Taylor Swift and most recently actress Eva Longoria to champion the cause.

The NEXT Woman of the Year judging panel - social crusader Dame Lesley Max; former Rugby World Cup CEO and now head of the Tourism Industry Association, Martin Snedden; and NEXT editor Sarah Henry - described Julie as a true leader in every sense of the word.   They called her “a visionary” who went selflessly into unchartered territory to give dignity, respect and fun to the lives of disabled youngsters throughout New Zealand.

“Julie epitomises what we are looking for in our Woman of the Year,” NEXT editor Sarah Henry says. “She is a true inspiration who has made an outstanding contribution to New Zealand through her dedication, drive and determination to succeed.”

StarJam celebrates two months of success in Christchurch

Just a short time ago StarJam launched to an excited group of StarJam’s family and friends in the South Island.

We think now's the perfect opportunity to reflect on some highlights from the official launch day!

On Saturday August 4, with Air New Zealand’s support, 15 excited Jammers, StarJam staff, a volunteer and tutor were flown from both Auckland and Wellington to Christchurch to welcome the JamTabs (Jammers from Canterbury) to StarJam.

Jammers performed in front of a large audience of around 150 at the official ceremony at The Court Theatre in Christchurch, hosted by legendary crooner, JamBassador Ray Woolf.

The Magic Movers from Auckland took to the stage to perform a dance routine to the hit Maroon 5 tune ‘Moves like Jagger’. There was also a moving performance by three talented vocalists from the Wellington workshop group Sensational Singing @ Newlands.

Wellington StarJam Tutor and former Jammer Renee Maurice was acknowledged for her commitment to StarJam at the event – she was named a JamBassador! Renee gave a stunning performance of ‘Children Will Listen’.

There were appearances by special guests at the event, including Christchurch MP Nicky Wagner who helped our ‘first Christchurch Jammer’ Alex Lang cut the ribbon.

Christchurch Regional Programmes Coordinator Lauren Merritt says there were many exceptional moments on the day.

“One of the biggest highlights was at the end of the launch when most of the prospective Christchurch Jammers got up and danced with the Magic Movers to Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’. They looked like naturals on stage, with big smiles and they picked up the moves fast - they were well and truly JAMMED!”

Since the Christchurch launch, 25 children have enrolled in the inaugural South Island StarJam programme and they are learning dances and songs for our upcoming show LiveJam.

Did you attend our Christchurch launch? What was your favourite moment on the day?

Congratulations to Julie for another amazing recognition!

Julie Bartlett, the award-winning founder and CEO of super-charity StarJam is celebrating yet another success having been named as one of 30 finalists in the NEXT Woman of the Year Awards.

Julie, who has introduced the world of performance to hundreds of disabled young people, is one of five finalists in the Arts & Culture category.

“It is such an honour to be up for this award in a category with such a remarkable pool of talent,” Julie says. “The finalists are all highly talented individuals whose initiatives and skills have helped define New Zealand’s blossoming arts and culture scene.”

Julie founded StarJam 10 years ago to provide performance opportunities for young people with disabilities, creating and directing spectacular stage shows from scratch, with limited budget, and no previous experience in events.

Over the years Julie has drawn on A-listers such as Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift to help transform the lives of young New Zealanders.

Since 2002, StarJam has given more than 1000 disabled young New Zealanders the chance to showcase their talent in a non-competitive and supportive environment.

Under Julie’s direction StarJam has gone from strength to strength. In August, StarJam launched four performance workshop programmes in Christchurch, in addition to the successful programmes already running in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington.

StarJam will celebrate its 10 year anniversary milestone in a first-of-its-kind webcast ‘LiveJam’ on November 25.

Julie and her husband Roy Bartlett, with whom she co-founded the organisation, and StarJam itself were acknowledged in twelve different awards programmes since 2007, including New Zealander of the Year Awards.

"Being a finalist in the NEXT Woman of the Year Awards confirms what our families tell us every day; that StarJam is making a major impact by providing a platform where their children can stand proudly in the limelight; and where others can enjoy their talents and be inspired by what they have achieved,” says Julie.

Julie intended to step aside as CEO on StarJam’s 10th anniversary however a new CEO has not as yet been found. She has agreed to remain as CEO for at least another 12 months.

Other finalists in the Arts & Culture category are Gaye Wards (Costume Designer, Royal New Zealand Ballet), Roseanne Liang (Film Director), Suzanne Prentice (Entertainer) and Shona McCullagh (Choreographer)

Other categories in the awards are Business; Health & Science; Education; Community; and Sport. The overall NEXT Woman of the Year, in association with Pandora, will be announced at a glitzy awards event in Auckland on October 11.

Jammers - is there a special person in your life who you would consider to be your 'woman of the year'?

Awesome flashmob video trending viral

A hundred young people with disabilities surprised thousands of shoppers at Auckland’ Syliva Park shopping mall on Saturday 9th June by performing to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way. In less than 6 weeks, these youngsters perfected their dance by watching the choreography on a Youtube video. They gave their performance after only one combined rehearsal which was staged in the early hours of Saturday before the shopping mall opened. The performers, known as Jammers, who travelled from as far as Wellington New Zealand, to participate in the flash mob are enrolled in StarJam’s weekly performance workshop programmes. This video is attracting significant views even soon after posting on Youtube. Please feel free to share it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-DZKB9wZV0&feature=youtu.be

Pre Christchurch Launch excitement

It's only two days until StarJam's Launch in Christchurch at the Court Theatre on Saturday 4th August. Excitement is building and the Jammers, especially with those flying to Christchurch from Auckland and Wellington to welcome the JamTabs (new Jammers from Canterbury). There's lots to look forward to including Jamming with Ray Woolf again. Nostalgia from the StarJam "All You Need Is Love" shows last year is compounded by some lovely memories of Ray hanging out with Jammers in both Hamilton and Wellington.

Watch out for news of the launch.