Offre d'emploi

Programmer

Position Type: Full-time, 35 hours/week, some flexibility required
Application Deadline: Monday, June 23rd, 6pm by post or email
Years Experience: 2 +
Salary: $35,000 / year + competitive benefits package

The successful candidate will advance the artistic mandate of the organization through the creation and implementation of programs, workshops and events, which are current, innovative and meet the diverse needs of the membership. This role also provides opportunities to advance the awareness and engagement of the general public to independent media arts practice.

Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society is an artist-run production and exhibition centre that supports independent filmmakers and media artists. Through initiatives that foster dialogue and experimentation with cinematic practices, we engage our membership and the broader community through the transformative power of the moving image.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an overall programming plan that advances the ongoing artistic vision of Cineworks;
  • Oversee the delivery and evaluation of programs, workshops, and events to ensure artistic quality; financial viability, efficient administration, and opportunities for continuous improvement;
  • Contribute to successful granting and fund development opportunities by providing written content and accurate research;
  • Create, build and source marketing opportunities for Cineworks by engaging all forms of communication including media promotions, print and web tools, and social media marketing.
  • Provide opportunities to advance the professional and artistic development of independent film and media artists.

Qualifications

The Programmer will be an energetic, self-directed person with superb oral and written communication skills and a history of successful program development and grant writing. The successful candidate will have an extensive knowledge of local, national and international arts communities with a media arts focus. This should include art theory and research trends as well as sound knowledge of funding agency models and board governance.

It is necessary to have significant experience in event scheduling, planning, marketing and delivery. This will require competency with basic computer applications (preferably OSX), financial acumen/budgeting, report writing, project and meeting management. Other attributes include creativity, an ability to problem-solve and a willingness to collaborate and delegate within a team.

Cineworks is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group or persons with a disability.

Applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a short (under 3 page) writing sample and a single page curatorial vision statement must be received by 6:00 p.m. on June 23rd, 2014.

Please send applications by post or email only with ‘Programmer Application’ in subject line:

Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society
#300-1131 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2L7
admin@cineworks.ca

We regret that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Juin 23, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Vancouver
Province: 
Colombie-Britannique
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Détails de l'employeur

Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society

Meg Thornton
Suite 300, 1131 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7
Canada

Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society is an artist-run production and exhibition centre that supports independent filmmakers and media artists. Through initiatives that foster dialogue and experimentation with cinematic practices, we engage our membership and the broader community through the transformative power of the moving image.