Poetry Out Loud Coordinator

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is seeking a contractor to manage and implement the Poetry Out Loud Competition in Hawaii. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the competition, including connecting with teachers, implementing the state-wide competition, and supporting logistics for the Hawaii Finalist to attend the National Competition in Washington DC. The contractor must have extensive background and experience in coordinating state-wide youth competitions, be a state-wide arts/literacy organization, and have knowledge of the Poetry Out Loud Competition. The key responsibilities of the contractor include: • Sharing information about Poetry Out Loud with eligible high schools in Hawaii • Supporting logistics for in-school competitions • Managing travel for neighbor island competitors for the State Competition • Coordinating logistics, organizing, and presenting the state-wide competition • Managing all communications with school, regional, and national partners • Gathering data and numbers around attendance and participation • Submitting a final report