Early Bird – Kreativesause 2022

Early Bird Tickets are now available for our annual creative outing es

!! Come to Coconat in Bad Belzig and live your creativity in community!!

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Early Bird – Kreativesause 2022

Early Bird Tickets gibt es jetzt für unsere alljährliche Kreativsause

Kommt nach Bad Belzig ins Coconat und lebt eure Kreativität in Community

Jetzt Tickets sichern Eventbrite https://lnkd.in/ent7CKEE

Eine Woche Kreativ-, Wissens- und Maker-Festival mit einem vielfältigem Workshop-Programm, in dem kreatives Wissen vermittelt und gemeinsam Neues erschaffen wird. 

The Rabbit – Games Residency

still a few places left – Deadline extended to 4 March!

This one-month games developers’ residency is a unique opportunity to go down the rabbit hole and develop immersive games right in Brandenburg’s hoppinest Manor House Coconat.

Why The Rabbit?

Host a game developer’s residency in spring, near easter…Easter Eggs!! = The Rabbit 

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Build your Game

The residency is free, funded by the Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. During the one-month residency, developers work on the games of their dreams. We are looking for developers who make compelling immersive work. 

During the 4 weeks at Coconat you will make significant progress on your project:  make a demo, a crowd-funding build, or finalize your release, the world is your egg-shell (…er oyster). In our manor-house you can work in the Salon, a shared workspace and game-making lab. We will invite experts to mentor you on the way.

You can expect workshops, skill-shares, testers, and  inspirational excursions whilst living with a game-making community of 15 developers at Coconat.

Build your Audience

During your stay, you’ll get the chance to build your fan-base early. We will publish your progress so your supporters can follow you early on and see how you advance.

You can expect video and photo content produced to tell your stories along the way!

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Requirements           

• An active professional practice which includes any of the following: game or play-related artistic work, commercial or indie game development, game-related asset production / technical art, game-related research / scholarship.

The Rabbit is committed to enriching to the principles of diversity, inclusion and equity. We look forward to international and local Berlin/Brandenburg applicants. We expect to create a mixed group of individuals and teams. Candidates who demonstrate an ability to forward DEI goals are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Although Materials received before 28 February (**still a few places left – deadline extended to 4 March!**) are best assured of receiving full consideration, applications will remain open until the residency is filled. The residency begins 28 March and ends 24 April.  Participants are committed to attend the full residency programme. To apply to our current cycle please follow the link below:

to APPLICATION form

WHAT TO EXPECT

Program: Mixed master-mind sessions – Show and tells – Skill shares – Professional workshops, e.g. (Final workshop schedule developed with participants): Monetisation, Release plan/strategy, Legal Issues, Storytelling, etc.

Stipend: 750€ per participant, which can be used for anything, including travel, or family visits.

The Basics: Stay in single rooms and 2-room suites, with hand-crafted and up-cycled furniture, with work table and en-suite bathrooms, 24-7 access to all workspaces inside and outside, eat 3 chef-prepared vegetarian meals per day (vegan upon request), unlimited coffee, tea, and snacks, available 24-7

Activities: Yoga, Meditation, Ice-bathing, Hiking, Biking. Weekly special off-time activities organized in the region might include: Guided nature walks, Sauna, Edible plant walk/cook, Massage, Riding, Tours of regional places of interest (Castles, Beelitz, Communities, etc.)

About the residency

A fully paid one-month residency, including professional workshops and off-time activities, plus a modest stipend of 750€ per participant, which can be used for anything, including travel, or family visits.

15 participants in total will be selected, teams of up to 4 can apply. Professional programme will take place Monday through Friday.

What’s it like to work at Coconat

Communications Officer – The Rabbit

Job Overview

Coconat stands for Community and Concentrated work in Nature. 

Positive Impact is our Mission.

Our purpose: Inviting. Inspiring. Inventing sustainable stuff.

Coconat is impact driven company, which combines workation, coworking, coliving, a maker’s space, and special projects on rural development. Coconat is an open and diverse community, where everyone can pursue their aspirations. The goal is an inclusive and inspiring environment for all people.

We are hiring an experienced Communications Officer for our first ideration of The Rabbit – Games Developers Residency. If you’re dedicated and ambitious, Coconat is an excellent place for you. Don’t hesitate to apply.

Responsibilities for Communications Officer

• Develop, write and edit marketing and communications materials, including press releases, blog posts and social media content
• Promote communications and marketing materials through appropriate social channels
• Track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns
• Ensure that all communications and marketing material aligns with brand standards
• Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos
• Work with communications team members to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns
• Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach to achieve brand placement in publications

Qualifications for Communications Officer

• 2+ years prior experience in a communications or marketing role
• Fluent German and English
• Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Superior time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator is an asset
• Understanding of communications, public relations and marketing best practices
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts
• Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction

Objectives

• Develop and implement communications materials for Video Game Developer Residency at Coconat, together with Project Developer, Julianne Becker
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• Create and manage creation of content for Marketing and Social Media
• Coordinate with graphic designer for creation of swag and other materials
• Coordinate with documentation team and post content.

Expectations/compensation

Part-time, mostly remote possible, full-remote not possible.
January-March: planning prep
April: Residency month
May: Report

payment is 20€/hour – before tax (average compensation in Germany is 15-20€/hour)

Expected work time – 160 hours
Work-time expectation is negotiable, hourly rate non-negotiable.

Extra Coco Benefits:

•   Free Coworking Membership with all Coconaut Club Member benefits.

•   All Coconat staff members are welcomed to every meal that is served while they are on shift; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our meals are vegetarian by default food, vegan upon request.

•   Reduced food rate whenever you are not working (€5 per meal).

•   Enjoy our special wellness offer at staff-member discount rates for:

•   Sauna (€20 for two hours).

•   Massages (50% discount).

•   Free access to Coconat’s yoga and meditation room.

•   Access to our natural pool.

•   Enjoy Special overnight and drink rates for friends and family.

•   Free of charge Access to our Other facilities: Maker-Space, Video Editing suite, Remise, and Remise Kitchen.

The Rabbit is proudly supported by: