+++UPDATE+++
These positions have been filled. Thank you for applying!
Love bicycles? Love touring the country? Love to get out of Portland for a few weeks?
If you are witty, adaptable and not ashamed of your body then you may be a good candidate as a roadie or performer for the Bike Porn tour.
Bike Porn is a 3-year-running film festival showcasing film shorts from various artists on the theme of "Bike Porn". The show is empowered, fun, and thoughtful, with a DIY aesthetic. Find out a little more about me and the tour at
http://bikesmut.comWhile the pay for this trip is negligible, your expenses will be covered for this sex-positive, revolutionary, fun-an-hell trip.
We'll be showing the films/performing in the following cities, October 12th through November 25th:
* Boise, Idaho
* Ogden, UT
* Salt Lake City, UT
* Fort Collins, CO
* Boulder, CO
* Denver, CO
* Fruita, CO
* Moab, UT
* Durango, CO
* ABQ, NM
* Flagstaff, AZ
* Las Vegas, NV
* Reno, NV
* Ashland, OR
* Eugene, OR
* Corvallis, OR
Two positions are available:
Tour Production Assistant/Roadie
Burlesque Performance Artist
==Tour Production Assistant==
I. Job Summary
Assist in the production of a touring erotic arts film festival across the western US states for 6 weeks, spouting the benefits of cycling and honest sexuality. Shows are every 3-4 days.
II. Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:
* Driving
* Arranging tour logistics. assisting with tour logistics: housing, food, etc.
* Setting up lights, projector, screen,
* Some light lifting
* Some heavy lifting
* Set up and sales of merchandise
* Basic phone and computer use
* Writing, photography, cinematography or otherwise documenting the adventure as needed
(If, in addition to any of these qualities, you love to sing and dance and want to share your talents in front of a live audience of mature adults then you may be an excellent candidate for the following advanced position.)
==Burlesque Performance Artist==
I. Job Summary
In addition to helping present the show, you are part of the show! You will work with the Program Curator to craft a live performance that leaves the audience breathless. Most of the show is already figured out, but there are opportunities for creative input.
II. Duties and Responsibilities may include the following:
* Singing
* Dancing
* Burlesque
* Photo shoots
* Assisting with general needs of the show
More than just turning people on, we are turning them on to bicycling, the most simple and efficient way to transfer our bodies' energy into action!
III. Qualifications
Both positions need great people who want to do something unique and inspiring.
* Communicate strong ideas with strangers
* Able to work independently for a short time
* Sense of humor
* Able to occupy one-self during down time
* Able to engage in conversation
* Interest in learning about others and their successes, struggles
* Desire to share ideas about simple urban living
* Interest in camping
* Interest in various forms of biking including commuting, mountain biking, freak bikes, etc.
* Able to radiate confidence
* Generally optimistic
TO APPLY
Call or email and explain a little about yourself and why you'd like to come on tour. Also, please answer the following: What's your relationship with bikes, fun, and sexuality? A recent photograph is not necessary but is helpful.
Email address: bikesmut@gmail.com
If you're interested, please contact us by Wednesday October 7th at 5pm. The Chain Whip tour leaves on Monday October 12th and returns no later than Wednesday November 25th.
Compensation is based on experience and performance, and will range from $200-400. Benefits will include: new friends, sexy fun, a big adventure, and a lifetime of memories. This is not a get rich quick scheme, but your compensation should be able to cover your costs depending on your personal budgeting.
which will be available starting 10/22/09, this Thursday morning. Why are we making you wait? Because even though we are willing to play the foil doesn't mean we can't do it on our terms.
