Paradigm

Vacature: Bedrijfsleider De Huiskamer – 32 uur

Startdatum: 1 november of 1 december (in overleg, inclusief inwerkperiode met de huidige bedrijfsleider)

Over De Huiskamer

De Huiskamer is gevestigd op de eerste verdieping van het iconische Zeefgebouw op het voormalige Suikerterrein in Groningen. Onze unieke locatie beschikt over een grote zaal en een professionele keuken. De Huiskamer wordt verhuurd voor uiteenlopende concepten: van feesten, evenementen en partijen tot zakelijke bijeenkomsten, congressen en vergaderingen. De Huiskamer is tevens het kleine zusje van Paradigm.

Wat ga je doen?

Als bedrijfsleider ben jij het gezicht én de organisatorische motor van De Huiskamer. Je draagt de eindverantwoordelijkheid voor de locatie van A tot Z. Samen met de assistent-bedrijfsleider en het horecateam zorg je ervoor dat elke bijeenkomst en elk evenement vlekkeloos verloopt.

Tot jouw takenpakket hoort onder andere:

• Exploitatie & Management: Verantwoordelijk voor het reilen en zeilen van de horeca (natte en droge kant).
• Teambuilding & Aansturing: Je geeft leiding aan het team.
• Klantcontact & Verhuur: Aanspreekpunt voor aanvragen, offerte-trajecten, afstemming met opdrachtgevers en de organisatie rondom verhuur.
• Inkoop & Voorraad: Beheer van voorraden, maken van personeelsroosters en onderhouden van contact met leveranciers.
• Financiën & Administratie: Bewaken van budgetten, commerciële doelstellingen en de urenregistratie.
• Gastheerschap: Je bent zelf op de vloer te vinden als het stralende aanspreekpunt voor gasten en personeel.

Jouw kwaliteiten

• Relevante werkervaring in de horeca, eventmanagement of als (assistent) bedrijfsleider.
• Sterke organisatorische vaardigheden en een hands-on mentaliteit.
• Ondernemend, inventief en besluitvaardig.
• Een coachende leiderschapsstijl waarmee je het team inspireert en motiveert.
• Stressbestendig en flexibel inzetbaar (ook ’s avonds en in het weekend, afhankelijk van de geprogrammeerde events).
• In het bezit van een SVH-diploma / Sociale Hygiëne (of bereid dit te behalen).

Wat bieden wij?

• Een veelzijdige, zelfstandige functie op een van de meest dynamische en creatieve plekken van Groningen.
• Veel ruimte voor ondernemerschap, eigen initiatief en persoonlijke ontwikkeling.
• Marktconform salaris passend bij je ervaring en verantwoordelijkheden.
• Een aanstelling voor circa 32 uur per week.

Bovendien

• Er liggen uitgebreide doorgroeimogelijkheden binnen het Paradigm bedrijf.

Enthousiast geworden?

Heb jij de drive en ervaring om De Huiskamer naar een volgend hoofdstuk te leiden?

Stuur dan je CV en een korte motivatie naar [email protected].

Vacature: Marketeer – 24 uur

Startdatum: Zo snel mogelijk

Over Paradigm

Paradigm is al 15 jaar een organisator van dance evenementen. Onze unieke locatie bevind zich op het voormalig Suikerterrein. Naast dance evenementen worden er ook allerlei zakelijke evenementen georganiseerd. Bovendien heeft Paradigm met haar ‘kleine zusje’ de Huiskamer nog een tweede bijzondere plek.

Wat ga je doen?

Er liggen binnen Paradigm nog veel nieuwe kansen. En juist daarom zijn we op zoek naar een marketeer die met enthousiasme nieuwe kansen opzoekt en het op de juiste manier in de markt kan zetten. Je denkt na over de strategie, maar bent nadrukkelijk ook iemand die dingen uitvoert. Je bedenkt hoe we een concept in de markt zetten, maakt een campagneplan en zorgt er vervolgens voor dat het ook gebeurt.

Tot jou takenpakket behoort onder andere:

• Het ontwikkelen en uitvoeren van marketingstrategieën voor specifieke onderdelen binnen Paradigm. Het gaat hier in de eerste instantie om nieuwe concepten, en niet de reguliere Paradigm evenementen.
• Social media en contentplanning.
• Meta -en Google campagnes.
• Nieuwsbrieven en emailmarketing.
• Onderhouden van websites en online vindbaarheid.
• Het schrijven en redigeren van teksten.
• Het aansturen van fotografie, video en andere contentproducties.
• Het analyseren van ticketverkoop, bereik, doelgroep en conversie.
• Samenwerkingen met partners, media en relevante communities.
• Het bewaken en verder ontwikkelen van onze huisstijl en tone of voice.
• Het beheren en slim inzetten van marketingbudgetten.

Je hoeft niet alles zelf te maken. Waar nodig werk je samen met fotografen, videomakers, vormgevers en andere creatieve makers. Wel ben jij degene die overzicht houdt en zorgt dat de verschillende onderdelen bij elkaar komen.

Wat we zoeken

We zoeken iemand die zelfstandig kan werken en verantwoordelijkheid durft te nemen. Iemand die niet alleen wacht op een briefing, maar zelf kansen ziet, plannen maakt en met voorstellen komt. Je werkt rechtstreeks samen met de leiding van het bedrijf en krijgt veel vrijheid om de marketing binnen het bedrijf vorm te geven.

We denken dat je goed bij ons past als je;

• Creatief én analytisch kunt denken.
• Zelfstandig kan werken en goed kan organiseren.
• Commercieel kunt denken zonder daarbij de identiteit van een merk uit het ook te verliezen.
• Thuis bent in online marketing en social media.
• Data kunt gebruiken om campagnes steeds beter te maken.
• In Groningen woont.

Ervaring in het nachtleven, de culturele sector of evenementenwereld is een duidelijke pre.

We vinden het belangrijk dat je begrijpt wat we doen, nieuwsgierig bent, verantwoordelijkheid pakt en de kennis en ambitie hebt om samen met ons verder te bouwen.

Wat bieden wij?

Je komt terecht in een kleine organisatie met korte lijnen en veel ruimte voor eigen initiatief.

We bieden je:

• Een dienstverband van (in de eerste instantie) 24 uur per week.
• Veel creatieve vrijheid.
• Een bijzondere werkplek op het Paradigm terrein in Groningen.
• Veel invloed op beslissingen.
• Ruimte om je eigen ideeën daadwerkelijk uit te voeren.
• Een klein team waar snel geschakeld wordt.
• De mogelijkheid om mee te bouwen aan de verdere ontwikkeling van Paradigm en de concepten daaromheen.
• Een marktconform salaris.

De startdatum is zo snel mogelijk.

Interesse?

Heb jij van het lezen van deze functie de drive gekregen om te solliciteren? Stuur dan je CV plus korte motivatie naar [email protected].

Order our book Paradigm 12,5 jaar

The release of our book ‘Paradigm 12,5 jaar’ is getting closer! In the book you’ll find the story behind Paradigm, its history of origin. But also fun in-depth articles and interviews with Speedy J, Joris Voorn, Stranger, Laura BCR, other artists, visitors and employees. Additionally, we’ve selected the most captivating photos from our journey and included the finest artwork as well. Limited copies will be available for purchase at our 12,5 years anniversary weekender and through pre-sale on our website. Please note that the book is in Dutch! Click here to order yours!

Paradigm supports Trees for All

One of the most beautiful spots on our festival grounds is the Treehouse on the Forest stage. In collaboration with Trees for All, a collective that plants trees worldwide to improve the climate, we have devised an exciting activity for this year: the Treehouse space will now be accessible to Paradigm Festival attendees. There will only be a limited number of spots available. It is important to note that a Treehouse ticket does not grant admission to the event itself; therefore, these tickets are only for event ticket holders. All Paradigm Festival ticket holders will receive an email with a special link to the ticket section this week. The proceeds will support Trees for All. By obtaining a ticket, you not only guarantee yourself a great view but also contribute to this important cause.

You might be curious about the origin of the Treehouse. Last year, the Treehouse, a 13-meter high structure, was constructed in an old poplar tree above the DJ booth of the Forest stage. OneTwoTreehouse built the Treehouse in a non-invasive manner, ensuring no harm to the tree. Although the anchors supporting the hut do cause some minimal damage to the tree, trees have mechanisms to cope with this type of injury. According to Stella, the creator of the Treehouse, it is akin to a broken branch: the resulting cavity partially interrupts the sap flow, but the tree immediately begins to heal the wound by selectively storing resins and oils to seal it. Over time, the tree will develop reaction wood around the affected area, making it stronger and eventually incorporating the anchor as it grows. Thanks to their significant energy reserves, trees can easily handle such situations. The difference between an anchor injury and a branch break lies in the way the cut is made. Stella and her colleagues skillfully carved the tree so that the placement of the anchor promptly closed off the incision. Consequently, virtually no insects or fungal spores could enter, which is typically a concern when an opening is created from a broken branch.

Treehouse Paradigm
Treehouse Paradigm

When you purchase a ticket, it can be exchanged for a wristband on the day of the event, which grants you access to the Treehouse. These wristbands are provided by Plantjebandje. Plantjebandje ensures that events and festivals become more sustainable. The wristbands are made from hemp and embedded with flower seeds. This way, guests receive something extra beautiful after the event. Traditional wristbands are usually made of polyester and plastic, which are environmentally unfriendly. In contrast, the wristbands provided by Plantjebandje are designed to naturally break down and disintegrate in the soil after use. You can plant it in your garden or in a flower pot on your balcony. 

Paradigm and sustainability in general:

  • We no longer use plastic coins and disposable cups. Instead, we have implemented a deposit cup system and a ‘pin only’ payment system at the bars.
  • We have become a member of the Green Deal Circular Festivals group. Green Deal Circular Festivals (GDCF) is a collaboration between festival organizations, the Dutch government and the European Union. All parties are working together to create fully circular festivals by 2025.
  • We have established various educational programs centered around our vegetable garden and the shared workshop, in collaboration with organizations such as special needs education and the communal workshop.
  • Volunteers continually plant new greenery on the premises, often in partnership with artists.
  • A fixed power network, powered by battery generators instead of traditional and polluting diesel generators, has been installed on-site.
  • Sustainable innovations are regularly tested during the festival through collaborations with organizations like Innofest.
  • All food stands exclusively offer vegetarian and vegan options.
  • Stages, buildings, art, and decorations are created using as much second-hand (waste) material as possible.
  • Paradigm is a co-founder of GROENN//, a collective and consultancy for sustainable events.
  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, three volunteers from the Fair Future Generators conducted an ecological assessment of the Paradigm grounds.

Q&A with Teddy’s Last Ride

Teddy’s Last Ride performing times at Planet Paradigm:
14:00 14:15 Locker scene Arno
14:45 15:00 Wooden constructions between dome and sun
15:25 15:45 Wooden constructions between dome and sun
20:15 20:30 Valhalla
21:00 21:20 Valhalla
21:45 22:00 Valhalla
22:15 22:30 Valhalla
22:45 23:00 Valhalla

Planet Paradigm is so close we can almost taste it. In light of this, we want to unveil a collab with Teddy’s Last Ride. Find out more who they are, where they come from and what our collective plans look like for Planet Paradigm, Paradigm Festival and beyond.

Can you give a rundown of what Teddy’s Last Ride is all about?
Teddy’s Last Ride (TLR) is a dance and performance company based in Groningen. Our multidisciplinary approach shifts the focus of our work between storytelling, dance, visual art and pop. TLR was founded in 2017 from the desire to explore new ways of making and experiencing theatre, through an eclectic mix of art and pop culture that appeals to a broad and young audience.

How did the collab with Paradigm start?
Paradigm has been one of the first places where we performed since the beginning of TLR during a time when we were all still interns at Club Guy & Roni. It has always been a very fascinating place to perform in because of the experimental freedom. At the moment we are in an artist in residency program where we perform at different events of Paradigm’s programming. We were present during A Paradigm of Excellence and will perform again at Paradigm Festival. Our goal together with Paradigm is to see how we can add an extra layer of performativity to the club events and how we can combine culture with the nightlife. We are super grateful and excited for this collaboration as we are able to test very radical ideas and we feel a lot of trust from the organization and the audience of Paradigm.

Can you reveal a little about the show and its theme?
Goodbye_porn, created by Agnese Fiocchi and Iacopo Loliva and directed by Iacopo Loliva, is an exploratory club experience about queer intimacy, club spaces and sexuality that aims to portray different ways we can be intimate with each other by deconstructing pornography and by removing the shame and taboos that often follow sexuality.

What can the audience expect from you and the show itself?
Expect surprising acts popping up out of nowhere, bodies moving, ecstatic dance moves and a lot of vulnerability, delicacy and risk taking. Our four performers, Viviana Fabiano, Daphne Agten, Arno Verbruggen and Lukas Karvelis, will take their audience through an exploration into pleasure and intimacy by sharing vulnerable moments amongst themselves and the visitors. From 8pm you can find us at the Valhalla stage during Planet Paradigm.

What does the future hold for you?
Initial exploration of ideas started in April with A Paradigm of Excellence and will continue throughout the program with a highlighting performance during Paradigm Festival.
In December, we will take Goodbye_porn to Grand Theatre and we’ll have a big opener on 21st and 22nd of December. You’re all invited to follow our journey by following us on Instagram and checking our website. We truly hope this is only the first year of collaborating with Paradigm since there is so much potential and so much to discover and explore. Our dream would be to come back to Paradigm next season with a bigger team of performers who can reach out to more visitors at the same time.
Lastly, can you share some insight into the idea of night life as a new theatre space?
What we love about performing at Paradigm is how close we can get to our audience, how intimate and vulnerable we feel with them when we are all dancing in the same space, on the same beat. Somehow the techno nightlife offers a very sparkling yet accessible stage for us, where theatre and performing arts are not an exclusive activity for the privileged few, but a pop experience for many. We strive to mix and combine the nightlife and the theatre world more than ever in our work. We aim to get closer to our audience and build a sense of community, belonging and care for each other. We believe this is something our generation desperately needs. See you on the dance floor, raving children!

A conversation with Contrarium co-founder Timo and Paul from Paradigm

We sat down with Timo from Contrarium and our creative director Paul to talk about the upcoming audio-visual event, what it means and about what visitors can expect. 

How did Contrarium actually come about?

Timo: “Originally, it was born from the observation that there are a lot of shows that have become bigger than the artists themselves. As a result, many acts have to be fitted into a timeline so that the event organizers can determine in advance how a show is structured. With Contrarium we (founders Timothy, Julius and Timo) are trying to invent a way where playing live actually adds value without sacrificing the show. This was the primary motivation for creating this concept. We hope our concept for live show lighting will become the norm within 10 years with people saying “Okay, if you can run a live set on stage, we’ll get you get a super sick synchronized light show alongside it” and that people will become motivated to play more live music.”

Sounds awesome. How far along are you guys in developing this?

Timo: “We’ve run into several challenges as we go through development. What kind of data do you need exactly? What is interesting data, how do you then convert that to light and sound and how do you make it usable for other people? With the kind of audio-visual shows we do, we’re currently trying to see for ourselves what the most interesting end result could be through the use of different audio signals. Only when we’re satisfied with the result in the long run, we look at how we can convert the process so that others can use it as well. Therefore, we are now focusing on music that is more experimental, which causes us to think and act out-of-the-box ourselves. We hope it ends up being widely applicable.”

That’s why we find it so interesting. There is a pure focus on the A/V experience, not necessarily the dance floor or partying itself. It does have common ground with that, but it’s also a completely singular experience. After all, people are sitting during the show. So what can they expect?

Timo: “A whole range of sounds. Often it can be described as ambient or music but it’s not really that. The artists will be creating all kind of sounds. Also very raw and noisy sounds. You’ll see that the light result triggers the artists to create totally different kinds of sounds and tempos, making the whole thing a cinematic event. You could actually think of it as improvised and abstract cinema.  It’s a complete experience in expression and storytelling during the show. Think of a long intro that puts you in a meditative viewing atmosphere. You’ll be able to look into the soul of the performer standing there. The expression of improvisation is the primary element which is very interesting to me.”

Contrarium at Lofi Amsterdam, 2020

It is also an interaction between the light operator and the live artist where you are constantly interacting with each other, right?

Timo: “Absolutely. This edition will be extra special because we’re going to do something we’ve never done before. Megan Leber and Albert van Abbe are going to make sounds, whilst we’ll be reacting on what they do. Interaction with Boris Acket actually happens simultaneously where the light creates sound and vice versa. With Max Frimout I make light and send the data back to Max where he creates sound accordingly.”

Can you elaborate further on the programming and how it came about?

Timo: “Of course, we’ve been working with Albert (van Abbe) for a long time. Albert is always up for experimentation and with a very entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to modulating sounds and creating them! He often reaches out with a helping hand, also for Contrarium. Max (Frimout) is more into performance art, so he is very used to picking up input from artists and converting that to sound through modular setups. We play into that. We’ve been working with Boris (Acket) at for a long time. Last year Boris perfected a kind of echo system that he’s been designing for years. It’s a system where he processes short audio signals into hundreds of echoes. That sound esthetic you get is linked to different parts of his installation that we are now turning into a live show with fixed time-line elements. Megan (Leber) is a true master in improvising with her gear en synthesizers. We are truly looking forward to her performance.”

Nice. We’re also going to put all the benches and chairs around the booth so people can chill out if they want too. Can they dance too?

Timo: “Basically everyone should do whatever they want. The most important thing is that you give yourself over completely. For me it works best if I can sit or lie down, so if people want to lie on the floor I just want to encourage them! Standing and dancing can be done but it’s really about surrendering to it and not feeling like you have to start doing something because others are doing it.”

Can you also describe it as a kind of “natural trip” once people dive into that? As a kind of otherworldly experience?

Timo: “That’s actually what I aim to create. For example, you can basically get a psychedelic experience during meditation and we’re trying to achieve that feeling with this show as well. After all, you see things happening that you wouldn’t think possible. That light and sound are connected in such a specific way. At the same time, it has a very meditative vibe because of the slow-burn storytelling woven into it.

Paul: “Almost a kind of trance!”

How did your path actually cross with Paradigm’s?

Paul: “That was even before Contrarium. We started talking to you guys then to see what was possible and we simply decided to put it all into motion! During the Corona-pandemic we wanted to organize it already because we could host seated events. Unfortunately at the time, the first period of eased corona restrictions ended, so this plan could not go through and it ended up on our wish list. We were able to host audio-visual experiences for the first time in the Romney Loods during Planet Paradigm 2022 and at the main stage during the night of Paradigm Festival 2022. We then immediately started talks with AddLive to host a similar thing for NYE and Paradigm Festival 2023. Linking Contrarium to this initiative felt natural and December 30 is reserved for that is its culmination.”

Light installation at Paradigm Festival, 2022

Timo: “We really love working together because Paradigm has such an open mind.  I’m not afraid to pitch ideas to you. You are honest about what you want and open to new things and experimentation. There aren’t many organizations in the Netherlands that take this approach. We’re happy we can finally do this in collaboration with Paradigm as this is a progressive step for the scene and industry.”

Paul: “We also wanted it to be an accessible event beforehand. We wanted to have low ticket prices so that everyone can come on over and experience this. After all, the whole light installation is already being put to use during NYE. Now we can start using it a day earlier in a different context. Our aim is to attract everyone who’s curious about a slightly different experience than they are used to from Paradigm. Utilizing art in different ways has always been important to us. In practice, this means it’s often used in a supporting role on and around the dance floor. Now we are turning it into a separate event and that is super cool to do in a city like Groningen.”

Thanks you so much for your candor and we can’t wait to see it all in action on the 30th! 

Vacature: Creative Manager (+/- 20 uur per week)

(English below)

Ben jij artistiek, creatief en ruimdenkend? Sta je voor een duurzame toekomst en zijn inclusie en diversiteit voor jou belangrijke kernwaardes? Heb je een hands-on mentaliteit en kan je goed leidinggeven? Lever dan je bijdrage aan de doorontwikkeling van Paradigm op het creatieve vlak want wij zijn op zoek naar een Creative Manager!

Over Paradigm
Paradigm laat zich het best omschrijven als een gevoel. Een gevoel dat je ervaart wanneer allerlei verschillende mensen samenkomen voor muziek, kunst en creativiteit. Wij staan voor inclusiviteit en saamhorigheid. Daarbij hebben we een omgeving gecreëerd waar je vrij kan zijn in denken, doen en laten. Op het Suikerterrein in Groningen hebben we een unieke locatie gebouwd waar al het bovenstaande samenkomt. Wij organiseren festivals, evenementen en andere (zakelijke) bijeenkomsten. Dit doen we al jaren met veel betrokkenen en hier zijn we goed in. Paradigm groeit. Door zaken organisatorisch nog efficiënter en professioneler aanpakken creëren we nieuwe ruimte om dichter bij onze kernwaarden komen. Vandaar dat er een nieuwe behoefte is ontstaan aan ondersteuning op het creatieve vlak.

Wat is jouw rol?
Wij zoeken een creative manager die samen met ons verder wil groeien. Qua werk maar ook als mens. We denken niet in functie-hokjes maar meer in rollen. In jouw rol als Creative Manager ga je je bezighouden met de creatieve kant van onze evenementen onder begeleiding van, en in samenwerking met, onze Creatief Directeur. Je kunt hierbij denken aan het voorbereiden en vormgeven van onze evenementen op het gebied van licht & geluid, decoratie, kunst en performances. Ook zal je je bezighouden met de verduurzaming van de creatieve processen en ga je een grote bijdrage leveren aan talentontwikkeling. Bij Paradigm (en binnen de evenementenindustrie) is geen dag hetzelfde, de rol die jij krijgt is dan ook veelomvattend. In hoofdlijnen zullen de werkzaamheden het volgende omvatten;

Ten tijde van de evenementen:
• Ben je zichtbaar aansturend en leidinggevend op de vloer en werk je ook fysiek mee in de op-/afbouw om het evenement te realiseren.
• Ben je eindverantwoordelijk voor de planning en werk je hierin nauw samen met externe partijen en collega’s. Je houdt hierbij scherp in de gaten of alle creatieve processen tot hun recht komen.
• Ben je de contactpersoon voor deze externe partijen en host om ze te ontvangen en voor ze te zorgen tijdens hun werk.
• Evalueer je na afloop met externen en collega’s.

Werkzaamheden op het gebied van talentontwikkeling
Paradigm is altijd op zoek naar (lokaal) talent, soms melden deze zich vanzelf maar ze zullen ook door jou gevonden moeten gaan worden. Met betrekking tot deze werkzaamheden kun je denken aan het volgende;
• Het opzetten van talentwerving programma’s;
• Het coachen en begeleiden van de talenten.

Het realiseren van verduurzaming van de creatieve processen
Duurzaamheid staat bij ons hoog in het vaandel. De weg naar een duurzame onderneming is ingewikkeld. Van jou vragen we hierin dat je zelfstandig op onderzoek uit gaat naar de mogelijkheden voor verduurzaming binnen jouw werkgebied en de directie ondersteund in het verduurzamingsproces van het bedrijf waar nodig.

Vormgeven van creatieve, educatieve programma’s binnen Paradigm
We bieden op dit moment educatieve werkplekken aan en willen dit graag uitbreiden. Onze onderneming en de locatie waar wij ons bevinden zijn uniek. Dat willen dit graag delen en mensen de kans geven om bij ons te groeien, van jong tot oud. Van jou vragen we hierin dat je actief op zoek gaat naar partijen die een plek als onze zoeken dan wel nodig hebben, en hier vervolg aan geeft door middel van educatieve programma’s opzetten en contact onderhouden. Vanuit jouw functie zet jij verschillende zaken over educatie in werking zoals;
• Inhoud geven aan de lesprogramma’s
• Netwerk onderhouden;
• Offertes opstellen/ administratieve & backoffice werkzaamheden verzorgen;
• Planning maken en deze monitoren;

Wie ben je en wat kan je?
We zoeken een creatieve geest, die zich herkent in de (creatieve) visie van Paradigm en daarnaast goed is in het organiseren van zaken. Verder is het belangrijk dat je:
• Van nature sociaal bent aangelegd en toegankelijk bent voor anderen;
• Je een groot hart hebt voor de evenementenbranche, kunst, duurzaamheid, performances, stagedesigns etc.;
• Handig bent en zelf ook aardig kan klussen;
• Om kan gaan met sterke persoonlijkheden en daarbij jezelf blijft;
• Ook onder hoge werkdruk oog hebt voor details, juistheid, volledigheid en compleetheid van administratieve werkzaamheden;
• Houdt van het aanbrengen van structuur;
• Een strakke planning kan maken en deze kan naleven en kleurt binnen de lijnen van de begroting voor je werkzaamheden;
• Kansen ziet voor verbetering en dat je deze ook aanbrengt;
• Flexibel bent ingesteld en bereid om op onregelmatige tijden te werken (s ’avonds, s ’weekends, vakantieperiodes);
• Bij voorkeur woonachtig bent in Groningen of omgeving

Wat bieden wij?
• Een uitdagende, creatieve functie waarbinnen jij veel inspraak en keuzevrijheid hebt en professioneel kunt groeien;
• Waardering en vertrouwen in jouw kennis, kunde en ervaring;
• Een inspirerende en afwisselende werkplek waar iedere dag anders kan zijn;
• Een supertof team en enthousiaste collega’s;
• Een marktconform salaris;
• Een functie voor ongeveer 20 uur per week***.

***Onze branche kent grote pieken qua werkdruk. Voornamelijk in de zomerperiode wanneer onze evenementen elkaar in hoog tempo opvolgen zal je regelmatig meer dan 20 uur per week werken. Je zal deze weken veel op kantoor zijn om de administratieve & backoffice werkzaamheden uit te voeren en je zal ten tijde van het evenement zelf ook aanwezig moeten zijn. Gedurende bepaalde periodes is het enigszins rustiger qua kantoor- en organisatorische werkzaamheden en hoef je wellicht niet persé bij elk evenement in persoon aanwezig te zijn. Al met al zorgen we er in onderling overleg voor dat je gemiddeld gezien rond de 20 uur per week uitkomt, hier worden de arbeidsvoorwaarden ook op ingestoken.

Reageren?
We willen iedereen uitnodigen die zich herkent in bovenbeschreven profiel en gemotiveerd is geraakt door de rol die je wellicht kan gaan invullen. Echter, we zijn ook kritisch, want de lat ligt hoog bij Paradigm. Je kan een mail sturen naar [email protected] met daarin een motivatie (waarom wil je graag deze rol vervullen en waarom moeten wij kiezen voor jou) en je CV (een overzicht van wat je allemaal gedaan hebt en een korte persoonsbeschrijving). Reageer uiterlijk voor 1 december 2022. De functie is vanaf begin 2023 beschikbaar


Are you artistic, creative and open-minded? Do you believe in sustainable future and are inclusion and diversity important core values to you? Do you have a hands-on mentality and are you natural leader? Then come on over and contribute to the creative development of Paradigm because we are looking for a Creative Manager!

About Paradigm
Paradigm is best described as a feeling. A feeling you experience when all kinds of different people come together for music, art and creativity. We stand for inclusiveness and togetherness. In doing so, we have created an environment for creative freedom. At the Suikerterrein in Groningen, we’ve built a unique location where all of the above comes together. We organize festivals, events and other (business) gatherings. There’s a lot of in-house experience with many people involved and we’ve become an accomplished collective over the years.
Paradigm is growing. By tackling things even more efficiently and professionally, we are creating new space to get closer to our core values. That’s why a need has arisen for support in the creative field.

What is your role?
We are looking for a creative manager who wants to grow with us in their career and as a person. We don’t think in terms of jobs, but more in terms of roles. In your role as Creative Manager you will be involved in the creative side of our events under the guidance of, and in collaboration with, our Creative Director. You can expect tasks such as preparing, designing and guiding our events in terms of light & sound, decoration, art and performances.
You’re also going to be involved in co-developing the sustainability of our creative processes as well as playing an important role in contributing to talent development. At Paradigm (and within the event industry) no single day is the same, so the role you’re given is going to be comprehensive. Broadly speaking, tasks will include the following;

Before/during/after events:
– You will be visibly directing and leading on the floor and also physically participate in the set-up/dismantling to make the event happen.
– You are ultimately responsible for the planning and you work closely with external parties and colleagues, keeping a sharp eye on all creative processes.
– You are the spokesperson for external parties and you take care of them throughout the process.
– Afterwards, you evaluate with external parties and colleagues.

Talent development work:
Paradigm is always looking for (local) talent. Some get the spotlight by themselves but it’s important others also get a chance. That is where you come in, finding those diamonds in the rough. Some of the tasks associated with this vision;

– Setting up talent acquisition programs;
– Coaching and guiding the talents.

Achieving sustainability in creative processes:
Sustainability is a key priority for us. The road to a sustainable business is complicated. We ask of you that you independently investigate the opportunities for sustainability within your field and support the other roles in the sustainability process of the company where needed.

Shape creative, educational programs within Paradigm:
We currently offer educational workplaces and would like to expand this. Our company and the location where we are located are unique. We would like to share this and give people the opportunity to develop themselves here. What we ask of you is that you actively seek out parties that are looking for or need a place like ours, and follow through on this by setting up educational programs and maintaining relationships. Your position enables you to put various educational prospects into motion;
– Giving rise to and affect the educational programs
– Maintaining accounts;
– Administrative and back office work;
– Planning and monitoring;

Who are you and what can you do?
We are looking for a creative mind, who recognizes themselves in the (creative) vision of Paradigm and is also good at organizing and keeping track of things. Furthermore, it is important that you:
– Are naturally sociable and accessible to others;
– You have a big heart for the event industry, art, sustainability, performance, stage design etc.;
– You are practical and can do odd jobs yourself;
– You can deal with strong personalities and stay true to yourself;
– Have an eye for detail, correctness, completeness and integrity of administrative work whilst working under pressure;
– Are structural;
– Can make a tight schedule, stick to it and remain within the limits of your budget;
– Sees opportunities for improvement and follows through on it;
– Are flexible and willing to work irregular hours (evenings, weekends, vacations);
– Preferably living in or near Groningen

What do we offer?
– A challenging, creative position where your voice absolutely matters, the freedom to make independent choices and opportunities to grow & develop yourself professionally;
– Appreciation and confidence in your knowledge, skills and experience;
– An inspiring and varied workplace where no two days are the same;
– A great team and enthusiastic colleagues;
– A competitive salary;
– A position for approximately 20 hours per week***.

*** Our industry experiences major peaks in terms of workload. Especially during the summer period when our events follow each other up in rapid succession, you will regularly work more than 20 hours per week. You will be at the office a lot during these periods to do administrative & back office work and you will have to be present during the event itself. At other times, it is a little more tranquil in terms of office and organizational work and you may not necessarily need to be present in person at every event. All in all, by mutual agreement we will make sure that on average you will be working around 20 hours per week.

Interested?
We would like to invite everyone who recognizes themselves in the above profile and is motivated by the role you might be able to fill. However, we are also thorough and critical, as we set the bar high at Paradigm. You can send an email to [email protected] with a motivation (why would you like to fill this role and why should we choose you) and your resume (an overview of what you have done and a short personal description). Please respond no later than December 1, 2022. The position will be available from the beginning of 2023.

New cooperative venture with Organics

We move forward together. We want to keep connecting people and have a positive outlook on relevant issues, especially with the brands we use and like-minded third parties. Paradigm founder Paul opens up about the new cooperative venture with Organics and what this exactly means.

“Paradigm has been working to make its operations more sustainable since moving from the Helsinkistraat to the Suikerunie terrain. These are far-reaching step-by-step processes. The goals are to to be completely circular by 2030 when it comes to sustainability and to have a climate positive impact. Choices are being made on a micro and macro level to achieve these goals. For example, Paradigm has exclusively vegetarian and vegan catering, use second-hand materials for our constructions and work with deposit cups, which are macro level. At the micro level, we’re planting new trees on the grounds every year and make sure to use biological products wherever we go. Organics by Red Bull is one such choice. Paradigm believes that big corporations like Red Bull are taking steps in the right direction when they shift to more biological and products. Paradigm wants to support such efforts. If all big companies would act similarly, the world would become a better place for it. Hence the choice to adopt Organics.”

“Organics is committed to supporting talent as well. The slogan “Talent Comes Naturally” fits seamlessly with Paradigm’s vision. Paradigm strives to provide a stage for local talent and has found cooperation with Organics. These up-and-coming artists often do not get the chance to create and/or show their art in places where many people come whilst being paid little or nothing to boot. For the three-year collaboration between Paradigm and Organics, Paradigm selects two local artists each year to complete a large project on the festival grounds. This way these people get a space and budget to show themselves to a large audience and get a boost in their development.”

“This year Michel Velt and Willemijn Overmars created two large murals on the festival terrain. Both very recognizable in their own style and also perfectly matching the free and naturally creative atmosphere of the terrain.”

(Michel Velt, 2022)
(Willemijn Overmars, 2022)

Photo series: Wildgroei by Richard Bolhuis

For a period of six months Richard Bolhuis was artist in residence at Paradigm. During his project Wildgroei he made ink drawings under the Paradigm dome. Asphalt made way for earth and several trees and wild flowers were planted in circles around the Dome.

Thanks to Groencentrum Ilex for donating a Ginkgo biloba tree.
Supported by Mondriaan Fund and Kunstraad Groningen.
Check out https://richardbolhuis.com/ for more awesome projects.