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.

StarJam Flashmob

Firstly apologies to all StarJam's blog fans for the big time lag in updates. There's been too much happening to write blogs!!!! Let's start with last Saturday 9th June's big excitement with 100 Jammers and support crew doing a crowd-stopping flash mob at Sylvia Park, Auckland. Lady Gaga's Born This Way song was belted out while the Jammers danced the moves they'd learnt from a video online or at their workshops over the past three weeks. Everyone had so much fun but the real fun is yet to come. ..... the official video of this moving event. Even though Lady Gaga who was in Auckland at the time, didn't accept our invitation to come and see this spectacle, nobody went away disappointed. Lost count of how many people said it was the most fun thing they'd done in a loooong time. Watch out for the video. You'll see what we mean.

The StarJam All You Need Is Love Shows

Apologies to all our blog fans for the very long silence. You may have heard or read on Facebook that The StarJam All You Need Is Love Shows in Wellington on 11th November, Auckland on 19th and Hamilton on 26th were all in the 'lift the roof off' zone. Those who came to see the fantastic talents of the Jammers will remember the joy and happiness everywhere on stage for quite a while to come.

The photos I'm sharing with you just go to show "All You Need Is Love.

The top two photos are from the Hamilton show where Stevie fell in love with Ben Lummis and Ray Woolf, or was it the microphone? The next pic from the Auckland show where the love was oozing; the last pix catches Ray Woolf in Wellington jammin' with the Jammers.

A massive thank you to all our friends who joined the Jammers on stage. In Auckland MCs Cam Calkoen and Jammer Amy Wootton welcomed all the Jammers and introed all the celebrity interviews - Tom Cruise, Julie Andrew, Danny DeVito and many more. In Hamilton Ray Woolf and Jammer Glen Terry MCed the show which included Ben Lummis and Luke Thompson and at the bottom of the island Arron Soma joined Jammer Mary Fisher to lead the Wellington cast which again included Ray Woolf. A huge massive thanks to everyone from celebrity to jammer, from volunteers to hair and make up artists. The full list of contributors sponsors, suppporters and cast is available on our programme. If you would like a copy please contact by web, email etc. info@starjam.org

Money4Jam - The Results!

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
IN LAS VEGAS
WE HAVE A WINNER

All you had to do was Jam... Video it, YouTube it and get all your family and friends to Support it! And that is exactly what you did in your droves. We had a swell of donations in the run up to competition close. The excitement was immense.

Thanks to all who took part in Money4Jam and donated to win these once-in-a-lifetime prizes. Now, if you’ll give me a drum roll please. We have a winner …

PRIZE ONE

In first place with an incredible video and stunning fundraising total is:

Our b-boy breaker – Jaden. Let’s all “Do the Jaden”! He is truly an inspiration and like one of his sponsors said, “Justin Timberlake would sure be lucky to meet you”. Hey Jaden, if you don’t choose to go into the entertainment business in a few years, please come and use your fundraising talents for StarJam. A remarkable fundraising total of $5931, yes! that’s $5931.

You have a choice of one of three prizes, and we know you’re a mad Justin Timberlake fan so pretty sure which prize you are going to go for. Two tickets to Las Vegas (thanks Air New Zealand!) to meet Justin Timberlake at a VIP meet and greet before taking your seats at the Justin Timberlake and Friends Concert on Saturday 1st October 2011. PLUS! Go wild with $US3000 spending money donated by our friends at Kiwibank. Wow, what a prize!
Thank you our kind sponsors!

PRIZE TWO

In second place with a fine fundraising total of $2175 is Stop! Jammer Time. What a cool name and video. They were like a thoroughbred racehorse approaching the finish line and with a massive donation in the final hour grabbed second place – many congratulations! Now, what is it to be, a trip across the ditch to meet Stan Walker or meet our kiwi legend Neil Finn in Auckland? Enjoy the prize Stop! Jammer Time. and thanks so much for the fundraising efforts.

PRIZE THREE

In third place are the coolest and craziest dancers Hamilton has ever seen, their dancing Jam was certainly dazzling and their fundraising efforts reached a fantastic $1583. Well doneHamilton East Dazzling Dancers! Now, all we want to know is which two of the thirteen of you gets to claim the prize? That will be an interesting discussion between you.

PRIZE FOR THE BEST VIDEO

The judge of the prize for best video is JAM-bassador Ray Woolf. Ray is a show business icon with almost 50 years performing under his belt, so is perfectly placed to award this prize. Check back here as we’re soon to announce the winner of this much coveted prize. The winner takes away an Apple iPhone 3G S 16GB.

SPOT PRIZES

And our final prizes who all receive a years supply of Barker’s Jam are:

1. That Yo Yo Guy
2. Michelle Williams
3. Grace Ikenasio and Malcolm Lakatani
4. Princess Tessa’s Jai Ho Dance
5. Hey Soul Sista

ALL YOU JAM SPONSORS
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Our heartfelt thanks go to all you Jam sponsors for getting behind some great Jams and kindly donating money to help the kids of StarJam.

Our kids or “Jammers” as we call them have found pure positivity through StarJam’s performance programmes. Your support will help get kids off waiting lists and into StarJam workshops.

Final congratulations to our prize winners and thank you to all our other Money 4 jam participants. Your sense of fun by entering Money 4 Jam will make a huge difference to our work.

Money4Jam is a fundraising initiative for StarJam, a super-charity which creates empowering performance opportunities for young people with disabilities, who in turn, provide inspiration and motivation to their audiences. All funds raised go entirely and directly to StarJam

If you’d like to support a Jam and donate to StarJam, click Support a Jam page.

For more information on StarJam please visit our website.

Money4Jam - 3 hours left!

There are only three hours left of this years Money4Jam. The teams are doing fantastically so far, and it's very exciting. Don't forget you can still donate until 12pm today!

Below are are list of all our teams, each unique and amazing people. Thank you all so much for taking part.

The Micro phonics
The George
Hamilton Easy Dazzling Dancers
The OMG'S
Fingerwolf
Introducing Work Mates
Melon Maw Maw's
Bashaldë
Fireheart
Moves like Jagger
Tyler White
Stan the Star
Michelle Williams
The light - Christian Colman
Magic Movers
The Balzats
Kousitc Konnection
That Yo-Yo Guy
Jaden
Sam Verlinden
Princess Tessas Jai Ho Dance
Grace Ikenasio and Malcolm Lakatani
Girl Meets Uke -- Does Opera
Velvet Vocals
Stop Jammer Time
Hey Soul Sista
Jessie Wootton

It's not too late to make a donation, if you haven't done so. Check out the video wall and choose your favorite, even as little as $5 can make a difference in the life of a young person living with a disability.

Please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us onTwitter @StarJam!

Money4Jam - Hey Soul Sista

Hey Soul Sista is 8 year old Oceana and is proud to be raising Money4Jam, she was born with pseudoachondroplasia, a genetic bone disorder & has already undergone multiple surgeries at Starship Hospital which left her in a wheelchair for months but this has not dimmed her dream of being a singer. Oce has her own YouTube channel with over 180,000 hits, takes singing classes at TAPAC & sings as part of a National Tour for TEAR Fund to raise support for children in developing countries around the world. She is an amazingly inspiring young lady and very deserving of our support!

Please watch her video below then head on over to herteam page and donate as little or as much as you can, every dollar is appreciated.



There is ONE day left for you to get involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us on Twitter @StarJam!

Money4Jam - Stop! Jammer Time

This is what Stop Jammer time has to say about themselves!

"Straight from the streets of Kura comes this performing duo of retro-hop dancing. From the hip, the hop, to the hip hop a – hippety, drop top to the hippety beat!?"

They are passionate about raising money for the kids of StarJam, check out their video below then head on over to their team page and donate as little or as much as you can, every dollar is appreciated.



There are TWO days left for you to get involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us on Twitter @StarJam!

Money4Jam - Velvet Vocals

Olivia is in the Velvet Vocals. They have been together for 4 years and in this video they are singing an original song.

Once you have watched the video please head to their team page and donate as little or as much as you can, every dollar is appreciated.

There are TWO days left for you to get involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us on Twitter @StarJam!

Girl meets uke does Opera is another return act from last year where she undertook to learn the Ukulele in the 30 days of Money4Jam last year. You can still watch all her videos on through her account Girlmeetsuke YouTube.

This year however she is focusing on her singing ability and performing Opera. She has uploaded several videos now but her first one will remain my favorite due to it's amusing nature of using herself as her own cranky duet partner.

Please watch her video below and then head on her over to her team page to support her. Please donate as little or as much as you can, every dollar is appreciated.

There are THREE days left for you to get involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us on Twitter @StarJam!

Money4Jam - Grace Ikenasio and Malcolm Lakatani

This talented twosome have a whole host of awards under their belts. To name a few Grace was named 'Most promising artist 2011 Pacific Music Awards' holds a Bachelor of Music and is currently teaching Music at Secondary School. Malcolm has been nominated for 3 categories 2010 Pacific Music Awards holds a Bachelor of Education (Secondary Music teaching) and currently teaching Music at Secondary School.

They have put together a cover of Alicia Keys 'Doesn't mean anything'. Grace does this song justice, and I would love to hear more from them. Once you have watched the video please head to their team page and donate as little or as much as you can, every dollar is appreciated.

There are THREE days left for you to get involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us on Twitter @StarJam!

Money4Jam - Princess Tessa's Jai Ho Dance

'Princess' Tessa LOVES to dance, as demonstrated by this video of her dancing to Jai Ho. I have to say I for one am very impressed by her dancing, especially since there is what looks to me to be SNOW on the ground? It's a good thing she is dancing so well, as I am sure it helped to keep her warm.

Please watch Tessa's video for Money4Jam and then head to her team page to sponsor her, donate as little or as much as you can, every dollar is appreciated.

There are FOUR days left for you to get involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us on Twitter @StarJam!

Money4Jam - Sam Verlinden

Sam is from Auckland and his sister Emily attends StarJam's Hip Hop dance class, she meets with them once a week, where they learn some amazing choreography, and then performs at the end of the year at the StarJam's annual onstage show. He tells us that the reason he thinks StarJam is 'Awesome' is because it encourages kids with disabilities to sing, dance and perform. He says his sister Emily is really shy, but loves to dance and StarJam has been a great place for her to do that with her friends.

Sam says he is very proud of his sister and that he is inspired by her achievements, which is one of StarJam's founding principles ... Standing Ovations, Disabled Kids, Changing Lives.

The video below is an original song that Sam recorded last year called "Break These Walls". Listen for yourself and I am sure you will agree that Sam come comes from one very talented family. Please visit Sam's team page and donate as little or as much as you can, every dollar is appreciated.

There are FOUR days left for you to get involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us on Twitter @StarJam!

Money4Jam - Jaden

Jaden is one of our very own "Stars" and is doing his part to help raise much need funds for Money4Jam. At the young age of 7 years, Jaden has already proven to be an ambassador for life itself, inspiring others to lead their lives with determination, courage and positivity. Despite his disabilities and endless medical procedures, he embraces life to the fullest and loves to get involved with fundraising campaigns that are close to his heart.

Jaden has been an active member of the StarJam Family for the past 2 years and would love to help raise more money so that other kids get to experience the empowering performance opportunities that StarJam allows.

This video features Jaden's break dancing abilities in a live performance of "Do the Jaden" in front of an audience of 300+.

Once you have watched it head over to his Team Page and sponsor Jaden so he can help StarJam help other children like himself.

There aren't too many days left for you to involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us on Twitter @StarJam!

Money4Jam - That Yo-Yo Guy

Now this is a 'Guy' that has truly gotten creative for Money4Jam! He is certainly thinking out side the box with his performance. Justin is a 21 year old uni student from Wellington and just over a year ago developed a bit of an obsession with yo-yos. He finds them very fun and urges us all to turn our hand to it, Perhaps though I am a bit of a lost cause as I have only ever managed to tie yo-yo's up in to knots. I hope you find a buddy to yo-yo with soon Justin!

Watch his Video and then go and donate on his Team Page. (By the way - My son thinks you are amazing! So you may have a convert in our house after all!)

There are 6 days left for you to get involved so please visit our Money4Jam website, we would also really love for you all to join us on the M4J Facebook page and following us onTwitter @StarJam!