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Director of Finance and Administration - The Montreal Bach Festival

The Opportunity

The Montreal Bach Festival (MBF) is seeking a dynamic, multi-talented Director of Finance and Administration who has a passion for classical music and will enthusiastically help manage the organization, fundraise, and tell our unique story. A newly created position, the Director of Finance and Administration will join the MBF at a pivotal juncture, and will have the opportunity to shape the role and lead the organization into its next exciting chapter.

Reporting to Alexandra Scheibler, the founder, executive and artistic director of the Montreal Bach Festival, the Director of Finance and Administration will head the office team (marketing, box office, event coordinator/office assistant) as the chief business officer responsible for conducting the operations of the MBF including concert production, revenue generation, Board facilitation, community outreach and financial oversight. The Director will work closely with the Board to build on the MBF’s reputation of artistic excellence and keep it thriving and sustainable through increased financial strength and community engagement. The new incumbent will appreciate the MBF’s remarkable history, and will share enthusiasm for its mission.

About the MBF

The Montreal Bach Festival is North America’s premier destination for the timeless musical genius of Johann Sebastian Bach and the cultural legacy that he has inspired. Through a series of concerts and educational programs, the Bach Festival showcases our elite musicians to the world and brings world class performers to Quebec. It contributes significantly to Montreal’s international reputation as a cultural metropolis, attracting both international and local audiences to enrich the life of Montrealers as well as its communal life. The greatest artists in the world come to Montreal to honor Johann Sebastian Bach. His infinitely beautiful music has found a home at the Montreal Bach Festival.

The MBF is a registered charitable not for profit organization, managed by a dedicated Board of Directors of ten and a small team. Operations are funded by ticket sales, donations, sponsorships and government grants.

The Ideal Candidate

The Director of Finance and Administration will be a proven non-profit sector leader with familiarity and passion for music, and experience in Board relations, ideally from the performing arts industry. A highly flexible individual who combines leadership qualities with excellent communication, fundraising and organizational skills, the ideal candidate will have a desire and ability to partner with volunteer Board members to develop and execute the MBFs plans in support of its continued artistic vision for music excellence.

Experienced in working with and supporting volunteer Board members, the Director will liaise regularly with the President of the Board, provide members with update reports as required, and seek out their knowledge, understanding, and connections to leverage opportunities.

Possessing a strong results-oriented work ethic, the ideal candidate will be a pragmatic and effective problem- solver, who will ensure that all administrative details are in place for our annual concert series. Working independently, with autonomy on daily matters, the successful candidate will exercise resourcefulness, sound judgement, attention to detail, and will engender a sense of trust and credibility with MBF stakeholders and community members.

Demonstrating willingness and proven ability to multi-task, the ideal candidate will effectively administer the logistics for the day to day priorities while also taking the lead on development and fundraising initiatives. Experienced in leading and managing fundraising strategies and identifying new sources of contributed income, the Director will seek to successfully build local, provincial and national relationships with related organizations, government officials and funding agencies. The candidate will also pro-actively work with volunteer Board members to engage with and develop a community of individual major gift donors as well as corporate and foundations partners.

The ideal candidate will be able to articulate the MBF vision in ways that inspire and motivate others to advance the reputation, fiscal sustainability, attendance and community support for the MBF. Demonstrating excellent communication abilities, the successful candidate will be a strong ambassador for the MBF. The candidate will be fluently bilingual, both verbally and in writing, and will effectively present the artists and works performed using accessible language. The successful candidate will possess solid interpersonal skills to relate with and build productive and cohesive working relationships with a variety of constituents, including musicians, artist managers and stagehands as well as outside entities such as vendors.

The Director will oversee, guide and encourage the other staff members in a small office environment, as well as a number of external independent contractors who contribute to the MBF’s success. A transparent and positive leader with a strategic orientation and solid integrity, the Director will bring vigor and eagerness to help us advance and sustain one of the finest music organizations of Montreal.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Management and Administration

Effectively and efficiently manage the MBF’s finances and the annual operational budget.
Oversee and efficiently manage all aspects of the organization’s operations, guided by the Board’s vision, artistic direction and policies.
Contracting artists upon consultation with the artistic director; contracting with venues, freelancers, employees, etc.
Lead and manage staff and freelancers.
Plan and manage guest artists’ logistics as well as concert detail requirements with vendors and external technical resource providers.
Ensure appropriate resources are in place to support goals and strategies.
Foster strong working relationships with Board members.

Fund-raising and Development

Lead the effort to generate additional revenues and continue to secure the long term sustainability of the MBF through, government and foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, program advertising and major gift fundraising efforts.
–Develop and implement an annual revenue generation plan, strengthening existing relationships and cultivating new ones, soliciting contributions from a variety of constituencies.
Research, review and write grant proposals to foundations and government agencies, and sponsorship requests to corporations.

Governance facilitation and support

Work closely with Board members, staff and other stakeholders to establish clear goals, strategies and actions that will further the mission of the MBF and ensure its financial growth and sustainability.
Support the Board in its priorities of organizational direction-setting, monitoring progress and fundraising.
Provide regular reports and updates on progress and activities to the Board President and the Board members, for decision making on artistic direction, administration and governance.
Work closely with and support the Artistic Director by overseeing financial contract negotiations with artist managers and other details of artistic administration.

Key Experience & Competencies

Previous experience in a management position in the non-profit arts and culture sector, including program administration, fundraising, and financial oversight.
Strong familiarity with, and a passion for, classical music.
Demonstrated success in raising funds from public and private sources in the form of donations, sponsorships, memberships, and foundation and government grants.
Experience managing staff and volunteers and ability to interact with a variety of constituents including musicians, artistic managers as well as vendors and independent contractors.
Experience working both autonomously, as well as collaboratively with the Board.
Ability to think creatively and strategically and to plan and act pro-actively.
Strong organizational, project management and problem solving skills with the ability to multi-task.
Ability to incite enthusiasm and to motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes.
Excellent bilingual communication skills in French and English (verbal and written).
Self-sufficient and experienced with computers (Macs) Microsoft Office and Excel, Adobe Creative Cloud, website management, and design/web marketing (Mailchimp) etc.
A post-secondary degree is expected for this position. A degree in Arts or business administration will be considered an asset. Experience in accounting.

Deadline for applications: Monday, September 23, 2019.

Salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and list of references in confidence to:

Margaret Genovese

Senior Partner

Genovese, Vanderhoof & Associates

gvasearch@gmail.com

www.festivalbachmontreal.com

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Lundi, Septembre 30, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

Montreal

Province:

Québec

Niveau de scolarité:

Université (Études de premier cycle)

Langues:

L’anglais

Le français

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

Par courriel

Administrateur / Administratrice de subventions (bilingue)

Numéro du concours : 2-19

Affiliation : poste syndiqué

Rémunération : 42 096 $ - 63 145 $

Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario (CAO) cherche un administrateur ou une administratrice expérimenté(e) pour travailler dans son service de subventionnement. Cette personne sera chargée d’administrer les programmes de subventionnement attribués, de coordonner la collecte des données financières et statistiques exactes dans le système CADAC* (Canadian Arts Data/Données sur les arts au Canada) pour satisfaire aux exigences de demande et de compte rendu des programmes de subventionnement du CAO, et de fournir d’autres services administratifs.

*CADAC est une base de données financières et statistiques sur le Web, utilisée par de nombreux organismes publics de financement des arts.

Responsabilités principales :

Exécuter les fonctions d’administration relatives aux programmes de subventionnement attribués, notamment en répondant aux questions sur les exigences en matière de demandes de programmes et d’utilisation du système de demande de subventions en ligne, en prenant des dispositions pour les déplacements et les repas, en rédigeant des demandes de chèques, en organisant des réunions, en prenant des notes, en rédigeant de la correspondance, et en s’occupant du classement, de la saisie des données et du suivi des rapports finaux.
Servir de personne-ressource principale du CAO pour les organismes bénéficiaires de subventions, concernant l’examen et la validation des données saisies dans CADAC, les formulaires financiers et statistiques, ainsi que la confirmation des subventions du CAO figurant dans les états financiers des candidats pour en assurer l’exactitude et l’intégralité, conformément aux tâches du CAO/CADAC telles que stipulées dans le calendrier et les chemins critiques des programmes de fonctionnement.
Travailler étroitement avec les responsables des programmes sur les informations demandées par les organismes bénéficiaires en suivant les données saisies dans CADAC, suivre les soumissions des organismes bénéficiaires et leur donner des conseils, et produire des rapports.
Remplacer régulièrement la réceptionniste pendant ses pauses et absences.
Effectuer d’autres tâches administratives de subventionnement, telles qu’attribuées.

Principales compétences :

diplôme collégial et (ou) diplôme de premier cycle en gestion des arts, finances, comptabilité et (ou) gestion de projets;
de préférence, antécédents en arts, expérience en administration des arts et compréhension des budgets des organismes artistiques;
expérience dans des fonctions administratives;
excellentes capacités en administration et en organisation, et capacité de fonctionner en mode multitâche;
expérience pratique en analyse des données financières et statistiques, en gestion des budgets et paramètres, et en lecture de documents de vérification;
aptitude prouvée aux relations interpersonnelles, patience et ténacité, capacité de travailler à l’interne et à l’externe avec un groupe diversifié de personnes, et de fournir un excellent service à la clientèle;
excellentes aptitudes à la communication verbale et écrite, capacité d’expliquer des concepts statistiques et financiers en langage clair;
niveau élevé de compréhension verbale et écrite du français et de l’anglais (obligatoire)
expérience intermédiaire de l’utilisation des applications informatiques sur ordinateur, des bases de données et de la suite Microsoft Office; en particulier, très bonne connaissance d’Excel pour créer des macros et des petits programmes en Visual Basic Script (un atout), et expérience de travail avec Microsoft Project ou un logiciel semblable (un atout).

Les candidats admissibles sont invités à soumettre leur lettre de présentation et leur CV avant 17 heures (à noter que les candidatures non accompagnées d’une lettre de présentation ne seront pas acceptées) :

http://www.arts.on.ca/le-cao-en-bref/emplois?lang=fr-ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Mercredi, Septembre 11, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

Toronto

Province:

Ontario

Niveau de scolarité:

Formation Technique

Langues:

L’anglais

Le français

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

En ligne

URL pour faire une demande en ligne:

http://www.arts.on.ca/le-cao-en-bref/emplois?lang=fr-ca

Granting Administrator (Bilingual)

Competition number: 2-19

Affiliation: Unionized

Remuneration: $42,096 - $63,145

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) requires an experienced administrator to work within the granting department to provide program administration to assigned granting programs, for coordinating the collection of accurate financial and statistical information into the CADAC* (Canadian Arts Data/Données sur les arts au Canada) system to meet OAC’s granting program application and reporting requirements, and to provide other administrative support.

*CADAC is a web-based financial and statistical database used by multiple public arts funders.

Primary Responsibilities Are:

Carry out Program Administrator responsibilities for assigned granting programs, such as responding to queries on program application requirements and the use of the on-line granting application system, making travel and meal arrangements, drafting cheque requisitions, meeting set up and support, taking notes, drafting correspondence, filing, data entry and final report tracking;
Act as a principal OAC contact with operating organizations on the review and validation of the data entered into the CADAC, financial and statistical forms and confirmation of OAC grants reported on the applicant’s financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness, in accordance with OAC CADAC tasks as per Operating Program Critical Paths/ timelines;
Work closely with Program Officers on the information required by operating organizations into CADAC, by tracking data entered into CADAC, following up with operating organizations on their submissions and providing guidance, and generating reports; and
Act as regular back-up to the Receptionist for breaks and absences.
Support other granting administrative duties, as assigned.

Key Selection Criteria/Qualifications:

College diploma and/or undergraduate degree in arts management, finance, accounting and/or business project management.
Arts background, arts administration experience and understanding of arts organizations’ budgets is preferred;
Previous experience in an administrative capacity;
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, backed by the ability to multi- task;
Practical experience analyzing financial and statistical data, and working with budgets, metrics and reading audits;
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, patience and tenacity, with the ability to work with a diverse set of individuals internally and externally and provide excellent customer service;
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain conceptual statistical and financial information in plain language;
Advanced level of oral, reading, and writing comprehension in English and French is a requirement;
Intermediate experience using PC applications, databases and the Microsoft Office Suite; in particular, advanced knowledge of Excel in order to create macros and visual basic scripts is an asset, and experience with Microsoft Project or otherwise similar software an asset.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by 5 p.m. (please note that applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered):

http://www.arts.on.ca/about-us/careers-at-oac

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Mercredi, Septembre 11, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

Toronto

Province:

Ontario

Niveau de scolarité:

Formation Technique

Langues:

L’anglais

Le français

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

En ligne

URL pour faire une demande en ligne:

http://www.arts.on.ca/about-us/careers-at-oac

Associate to the general director / Associé(e) à la direction générale

*Le français suit*

Associate to the General Director

Opéra de Montréal

Job Description

The Opéra de Montréal showcases opera at its most diverse and daring, with offerings ranging from great classics of the opera repertoire to innovative new works. The company acts as a catalyst for the city’s artistic creativity and celebrates Canada’s rich vocal scene. The organization is currently undergoing a strategic renewal, focusing on developing its breadth artistically, building community and support around the artform, redressing ourselves to our artist training objective, and strengthening the market position of the company. This work requires that we develop bonds and partnerships with the community around us.

The Associate to the General Director works closely with the GD to keep the files and projects of the office moving forward, with a focus on Governance, Grants and Fund Development, and Team Support. The candidate will be an accomplished and polished writer/communicator in both French and English, with an interest in board and fundraising management. The Associate will also be a part of the highly collaborative, high-performance team at Opéra de Montréal.

Overview of Tasks

Working closely with the General Director, the Associate will:

Manage the office of the General Director
Manage the development of all written materials for the GD office – in French and English
Collaborate with the General Director in the writing and preparation of grant requests and fundraising proposals – in French and English.
Assist with organizing meetings for the General Director and with follow through
Organize the activity of and materials for the board of directors – assist board meetings and take minutes
Assist General Director in fundraising activities as a representative of the office of the GD at donor events
Assist with follow through for fundraising meetings: i.e. thank you notes, follow up documents and proposals.
Participate in company projects and events such as receptions, performances, galas and season launches

Skills required

Excellent writing skills in both English and French
Good translation skills and proof-reading skills
Competent with numbers and spreadsheets
Experience and/or interest in board governance and fundraising administration
Strong collaborative skills – enjoys being part of a high-performance team
Good people skills and commitment to relationship building
Willing to be accountable for details and follow through
Knowledge or strong interest in the performing arts

Information

Please submit your application by email: CV with a letter of intent in one document to: mbourgault@operademontreal.com by September 16, 2019, at 5 pm
Please, do not call. We may only contact you if we request an interview. The interview may take place before the end of the posting period
You may be asked to present examples of your writing in English and French if we ask for an interview

Associé(e) à la direction générale

Opéra de Montréal

Description du poste

L'Opéra de Montréal présente l'opéra de la manière la plus diversifiée et la plus audacieuse qui soit, avec des offres allant des grands classiques du répertoire lyrique aux œuvres novatrices. La compagnie agit comme un catalyseur de la créativité artistique de notre ville et célèbre la richesse de la scène vocale canadienne. L’organisation connaît actuellement un renouveau stratégique axé sur le développement artistique, la création d’une communauté autour de la forme artistique, la réalisation de notre objectif de formation d’artistes et le renforcement de la position de la compagnie sur le marché. Cela nécessite que nous développions des liens solides et des partenariats avec la communauté qui nous entoure.

L’associé(e) du Directeur Général travaille en étroite collaboration avec le DG pour avancer les dossiers de ce bureau, en focalisant sur la Gouvernance, le développement du financement public et privé et le soutien de l’équipe. Le candidat sera un rédacteur et un communicateur accompli en français et en anglais, ayant un intérêt pour la gestion de la philanthropie et des conseils d’administration. L’Associé(e) fera également partie de l’équipe hautement performante et collaborative de l’Opéra de Montréal.

Aperçu des tâches

Travaillant en étroite collaboration avec le Directeur Général, l'Associé(e):

Aide à organiser les activités du Directeur Général
Gère le développement de tous les documents écrits par le bureau de la Direction Générale - en français et en anglais.
Collabore, avec le Directeur Général, à la rédaction et à la préparation des demandes de subvention et financement privé - en français et en anglais.
Aide à organiser des réunions pour le Directeur Général et fait les suivis.
Organise les activités et le matériel du conseil d’administration - assiste aux réunions du conseil et rédige les procès-verbaux.
Assiste le Directeur Général en tant que représentant du bureau de la Direction Générale lors d'événements avec des donateurs
Participe à la préparation de suivi des rencontres avec donateurs : i.e. notes de remerciements, documents de suivi et propositions.
Participe aux projets de la compagnie et à des événements tels que réceptions, spectacles, galas et lancements de saison.

Compétences demandées

Excellentes compétences rédactionnelles en anglais et en français
Bonnes compétences en traduction et à la relecture
Compétent avec les chiffres et les feuilles de calcul
Expérience et/ou intérêt pour la gouvernance et l’administration de levée de fonds
Grand esprit de collaboration - aime faire partie d'une équipe de haut niveau
Bonnes qualités relationnelles et engagé dans l'établissement de relations
Disposé à être responsable des détails et suivi
Connaissance et intérêt marqué pour les arts de la scène

Information

Merci de soumettre votre candidature par courriel : CV accompagné d’une lettre d’intention en un seul document à : mbourgault@operademontreal.com avant le 16 septembre 2019, à 17h
Merci de ne pas téléphoner. Nous vous contacterons que si nous vous recevons en entretien. L'entretien peut avoir lieu avant la fin de la période d'affichage
Des exemples de votre rédaction en anglais et en français pourraient vous être demandés si vous êtes reçu(e) en entretien

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Lundi, Septembre 16, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

Montréal

Province:

Québec

Niveau de scolarité:

Université (Études de premier cycle)

Langues:

L’anglais

Le français

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

Par courriel

Responsable des communications

Sous l’autorité de la direction générale, le/la Responsable des communications coordonne les diverses initiatives de communication et de promotion menées par le Regroupement pour favoriser le rayonnement de ses membres et la diffusion de leurs titres et de leurs auteurs. Il/elle appuie les autres membres de l’équipe dans des actions de communication touchant le fonctionnement général de l’organisme.

Dans ce cadre, le/la titulaire du poste accomplit plus précisément les tâches suivantes :

‐Coordonner les activités de communication internes et externes: infolettres, communiqués de presse, documents et outils promotionnels;

‐Produire du contenu pour alimenter les médias sociaux et le site web du REFC;

‐Représenter le REFC et coordonner des animations dans différents salons du livre et événements littéraires;

‐Gérer différents projets et partenariats du REFC;

‐Assurer le secrétariat des assemblées et comités du REFC;

‐Effectuer toute autre tâche connexe.

Exigences du poste

‐Diplôme postsecondaire en communication, en littérature, en édition, ou une combinaison d'études et d'expériences pertinentes;

‐Capacité à respecter des échéanciers serrés et à travailler sur plusieurs dossiers simultanément;

‐Très bonnes habiletés de communication orale et écrite en français ;

‐Connaissance fonctionnelle de l'anglais à l'oral et à l'écrit;

‐Excellentes capacités organisationnelles;

‐Connaissance des logiciels de bureautique comme la suite Microsoft Office et les logiciels de gestion de courriels;

‐La connaissance de WordPress et de Mailchimp est considérée comme un atout;

‐La connaissance de la littérature franco‐canadienne est considérée comme un atout.

Conditions de travail

‐35 heures par semaine;

-Accès à un régime d’assurances collectives;

‐Le/la titulaire du poste peut être appelé à travailler certains soirs et fins de semaine et à se déplacer à l'extérieur d'Ottawa.

Modalités de soumission des candidatures

Toutes les candidatures doivent comprendre une lettre de présentation soulignant clairement les qualifications pour le poste et un curriculum vitæ.

Les candidatures doivent être soumises uniquement par voie électronique, au plus tard le 30 août 2019, à l’adresse suivante : dg@refc.ca.

Seules les candidatures retenues seront convoquées pour une entrevue.

Salaire horaire, salaire ou échelle salariale:

35 000 $- 45 000 $

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Vendredi, Août 30, 2019

Date de début:

Mardi, Octobre 1, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

Ottawa

Province:

Ontario

Niveau de scolarité:

Université (Études de premier cycle)

Langues:

L’anglais

Le français

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Oui

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

Par courriel

URL pour faire une demande en ligne:

https://refc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Appel_candidatures_Resp_communication…

Conference Coordinator Assistant

Location: Victoria

Wage: $17 per hour

Dates: 1 October 2019 to 31 March 2020

The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is seeking to hire a Conference Coordinator Assistant to assist with the planning and organizing of a National Media Arts Conference to be held in Victoria BC in spring 2020.

Job description:

This internship will immerse you in the activities of the Independent Media Arts Alliance, an exciting and dynamic workplace that is currently engaged in a number of ambitious projects that advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada.

You hold a degree in arts administration or equivalent. You have a passionate interest for, and preferably also hands-on experience within the media arts (independent film, video, audio art, or new media/digital art). You have strong organizational skills, including proficiency with all standard digital office tools, and well-developed work practices. You are responsible, accountable, and able to work largely in a self-directed manner. You have excellent communications skills and a demonstrated ability to work well in teams.

Over the course of this six-month internship at IMAA, you will first receive intensive on-the-job orientation and training and then have the opportunity to participate hands-on in the development, preparation, and organization of our biennial National Media Arts Conference. The conference is a joint event organized by the Independent Media Arts Alliance, in collaboration with Victoria-based MediaNet. This national media arts event is held biannually in Canada. The conference is an ambitious initiative involving the entire Canadian independent media arts community. This major event will serve the IMAA members in meeting with curators, programmers and other national media arts professionals.

You will benefit from exposure to a very experienced and highly professional team of arts administrators, organizers, curators and other specialists, participating fully in exciting and ambitious projects over the course of the six-month internship.

By the end of the internship period, you will have dramatically increased your understanding of the Canadian media arts sector, made concrete decisions regarding your future specialization within the field, equipped yourself with tools for seeking further employment or self-employment options, and be better positioned to pursue those options.

Advanced English and Intermediate French language skills (written and spoken) are required, with preference given to fluently bilingual candidates.

Description of tasks:

You will help the Conference Coordinator and IMAA staff in organizing travel and transport logistics, ensuring the production of promotional and interpretive materials, and maintaining liaison with the artists, panelists, and curators.

Specific tasks include:

- Research and documentation of panelists.

- Coordinate travel of panelists and participants, IMAA’s staff and Board members.

- Coordinate internal and external communications.

- Promotion of the event through website and social media updates, press releases, and media liaison.

- Assist with artistic programming for the conference.

Post-Project:

To facilitate your transition into the labour market, the employer will:

1. Participate in an exit interview with you at the end of the internship.

2. Assist you in updating and optimizing your CV.

3. Coach you in job application and job interview skills.

4. Direct you to local and national job search resources specific to your field.

5. Share information, including letters of reference, about your performance, skills and specializations with other potential employers in the media arts/digital arts community through our national communications network.

About the employer:

The Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA) is a member-driven non-profit national organization federally recognized as the National Arts Service Organization for Canada’s media arts sector. Founded in 1981, IMAA is a key player in the domain of media arts on the national scene. IMAA works tirelessly to advance and strengthen the media arts community in Canada. Representing over 90 independent film, video, audio, and new media production, distribution, and exhibition organizations in all parts of the country, the IMAA serves over 16,000 independent media artists and cultural workers.

IMAA's aims are:

> COMMUNICATIONS | to provide a forum of communication and discussion among independent media arts groups

> COMMUNITY | to provide opportunities for developing links between all members of the IMAA

> ADVOCACY | to represent the interests of independent media arts organizations before relevant agencies in the public and private sector.

www.imaa.ca

About the host organization:

MediaNet is a non-profit organization that serves artists and the public in the Greater Victoria region, on the ancestral and un-ceded territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations and also the WSANEC peoples of the Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tseycum and Tsawout First Nations.

MediaNet provides access to specialized video equipment and post-production tools, helping artists create independent video and media art, as well as providing learning opportunities and exhibitions of media art.

https://medianetvictoria.org/

https://flux-media-gallery.squarespace.com

This position is made possible through the Young Canada Works Program, and will start October 1, 2019 and run until March 31, 2020, for 26 weeks. Salary will be $17/hour, for 30 hours per week; weekly gross salary of $510, total gross salary for the project: $13,260.

To apply:

Please apply through the Young Canada Works online portal at https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/. Be sure to include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this position. The deadline for applications is August 30, 2019.

For more information:

Please contact Catlin Lewis, MediaNet Program Director and Conference Coordinator at cat@medianetvictoria.org

Salaire horaire, salaire ou échelle salariale:

$17/hr

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Vendredi, Août 30, 2019

Date de début:

Mardi, Octobre 1, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

À contrat

Ville:

Victoria

Province:

Colombie-Britannique

Niveau de scolarité:

Université (Études de premier cycle)

Langues:

L’anglais

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

En ligne

URL pour faire une demande en ligne:

https://young-canada-works.canada.ca

Temporary Cultural Development Coordinator

City of Oshawa, located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, is a progressive city of 168,000 people and is the economic engine of the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Our strategic pursuit of sustainable growth, excellent community service delivery and co-operative partnerships have enhanced our quality of life advantage, while maintaining a strong commitment to fiscal restraint. Job Title: Temporary Cultural Development Coordinator Posting Number: 002447 Department: Community Services Department Branch: Recreation & Culture Services Location: Arts Resource Centre Posting Start Date: 2019/08/14 Posting End Date: 2019/08/25 by 4:30pm Employment Group: CUPE 251 Salary Grade: 08, $33.81 - $37.55 Standard Weekly Hours of Work: 36.25 Shift Work Required: Yes Job Description This position is temporary for up to one year. Reporting to the Supervisor, Cultural Development and Programming, the Cultural Development Coordinator provides and fulfills responsibilities of the unit relating to the enhancement and development of cultural initiatives found in the Cultural Plan. This position supports the Culture-related activities of the branch including stakeholder relations, developing the cultural sector, creating and executing communication strategies, and overseeing the public art program. The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT). Job Responsibilities Duties include coordinating, implementing and delivering services, programs, events and projects related to Culture Counts: Oshawa’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan; supporting Activities of the Cultural Leadership Council; supporting the development of policies and procedures to support arts, culture and heritage; supporting the research, completion and submission of grant applications and funding opportunities to support Cultural Development; coordinating Cultural Resources database; coordinating communication tactics; coordinating the City’s Public Art Policy and Program; coordinating Human Resources (e.g. recruiting, hires, training, schedules); assisting in developing and monitoring budgets; and performing other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements Job Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge and skills normally associated with the completion of Four Year University degree in Cultural Studies, Cultural Planning, Art History, Arts Administration, Heritage, History, Public Administration, Economic /Cultural Development or related field plus four years of progressive work experience in the Arts, Culture and Heritage field in a municipal or government setting, or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge of policies, issues and trends related to cultural planning, arts, culture and heritage development and best practices. Knowledge of municipal government practices and procedures. Training and Skills in Project Management, Strategic Planning, Facilitation, Community Development, Cultural Planning, Volunteer Management, Public Relations and Leadership are strong assets. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with volunteers, the general public and staff. Established skills and experience using PC equipment, related software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite) and social media and web applications. Ability to work independently and possess personal qualities of tact, diplomacy and patience. Ability to work irregular shifts, including evenings and week-ends. Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver's Licence, minimum Class "G". Use of own vehicle is required. Possession of current First Aid and CPR or the ability to obtain. Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs. We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process. All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Salaire horaire, salaire ou échelle salariale:

$33.81-$37.55

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Dimanche, Août 25, 2019

Date de début:

Jeudi, Août 15, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

City of Oshawa

Province:

Ontario

Niveau de scolarité:

Diplôme d'études secondaires

Langues:

L’anglais

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

En ligne

URL pour faire une demande en ligne:

https://oshawa.jobs.net/en-CA/search

Cultural Program Coordinator-Recreation

Job Title: Cultural Program Coordinator-Recreation
Posting Number: 002433
Department: Community Services Department
Branch: Recreation & Culture Services
Location: Arts Resource Centre
Posting Start Date: 2019/07/25
Posting End Date: 2019/08/07 by 4:30pm
Employment Group: CUPE 251
Salary Grade: 07, $32.12 - $35.67
Standard Weekly Hours of Work: 36.25 Shift Work Required: Yes

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Cultural Development and Programming or designate, the position supports the delivery of strategic actions relating to arts and cultural programs identified in Culture Counts: Oshawa’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan. The position coordinates the delivery of arts, music and drama and other cultural programs at the Arts Resource Centre and other recreational facilities. The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include developing and coordinating Arts, Music, Drama and other cultural programs; providing supervision and coordination of Part-time staff; assisting in implementing City of Oshawa community special events; providing excellent customer service and support towards community groups; assisting in the development of operational budget and assisting in managing approved budget; supporting the development of policies and procedures to support arts, culture and heritage program development; providing administration and front desk support; and providing supervision of facility and working with Operations staff; and performing other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge and skills normally associated with the completion of a two (2) year college diploma in Arts Administration/ Cultural Management, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Visual and Creative Arts or related field plus two (2) years’ experience in the Arts, Culture and Heritage programming field, with at least one year of those years being municipal experience.
Knowledge of policies, issues and trends related to cultural planning, arts, culture and heritage development and best practices.
Knowledge of municipal government practices and procedures.
Training and skills in Program Development, Risk Management, Health and Safety, Community Development, and Project Management.
Knowledge of children, youth and adult educational practices, approaches and strategies in instruction, pedagogy, program planning and behavioural management.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal and customer service skills to deal effectively with volunteers, the general public and staff.
Established skills and experience using PC equipment, related software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite) and IntelliManager or other registration software.
Ability to work independently and possess personal qualities of tact, diplomacy and patience.
Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver's License, minimum Class "G".

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Mercredi, Août 7, 2019

Date de début:

Vendredi, Juillet 26, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

Oshawa

Province:

Ontario

Niveau de scolarité:

Diplôme d'études secondaires

Langues:

L’anglais

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

En ligne

URL pour faire une demande en ligne:

https://oshawa.jobs.net/en-CA/search

Artistic Producer

ARTISTIC PRODUCER - WORKSHOP WEST PLAYWRIGHTS' THEATRE

Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre is a professional, Edmonton-based theatre dedicated to the development, production and promotion of new Canadian plays and playwrights, and to the education of the public in playwriting skills. We are seeking to fill the position of Artistic Producer to lead the company in its next stage of development. This is a newly created, challenging, full-time position, which encompasses creating and maintaining an artistic vision for the company as well as taking a leadership role in the company's financial management.

As the Artistic Producer you will report to a supportive and engaged Board of Directors. With the support of a full-time Operations Manager and other contract staff the Artistic Producer will have primary responsibility for the management and leadership of the theatre including fiscal stewardship, board and community relations, fundraising, education, and artistic programming.

A strong connection with the local and national theatre industry is required along with a commitment to serve WWPT patrons and supporters. Artistic vision with a strong creative background and experience with a high level of responsibility for organizational finances are essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ARTISTIC PRODUCER

Reporting to WWPT's Board of Directors, and working cooperatively with the WWPT Operations Manager, the Artistic Producer has a broad range of oversight and responsibility for the following:

Selecting and scheduling WWPT's season of programming
Reviewing and considering script submissions
Dramaturgy of new work under consideration by the theatre
Selecting artistic personnel
Meeting and maintaining the artistic standards of WWPT
Taking a leadership role in facilitating WWPT's education programs
Overseeing the fiscal management of the organization within the approved budget, identifying efficiencies wherever possible and maintaining a positive financial position including the management of cash flow and approval of capital expenditures and acquisitions
Developing an overall financial strategy for the organization to advance the strategic plan and the artistic vision
Working with the Operations Manager to prepare annual budgets for the approval of the Board
Preparing and submitting grant applications to funding bodies
Acting as the lead spokesperson for the company with members of the government, public funders, unions, other trade and professional organizations, corporate sponsors, major private supporters, patrons, volunteers and the media
Representing WWPT locally as well as at a provincial and national level

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant's resume will reflect the following experience:

a proven track record of excellence in the development and production of new Canadian plays
strong leadership skills
the ability to plan every aspect of a theatre season from concept to realization
an informed perspective on current trends in theatre audience attendance
ability to motivate, inspire and collaborate with artistic personnel, administrative staff, donors, board members, and other volunteers in reaching specific goals and priorities
a working knowledge of the Edmonton professional theatre community
ability to prepare, in collaboration with the Operations Manager, detailed operating and production budgets that can be delivered within approved resource allocations
a working knowledge of the CTA, PGC and ADC contracts
a comprehensive understanding of municipal, provincial and federal funding agencies with a demonstrable record of success with the granting process.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

WWPT welcomes applications from members of distinct ethnic groups, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

The application should include:

a current resume
a two-page statement articulating your vision for Workshop West Playwrights Theatre
contact information for three references

Please submit your application via email to:

Adam Badari
Chair, Search Committee
Email: abadari@ualberta.ca

Deadline: August 19, 2019

The staff and board of Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre celebrates the spirit of Tatawaw, that there is room here, for all people and their stories. We understand that not only do we live and work on Treaty Six lands - the traditional territories of First Nations and Metis peoples - but that we are in a sacred relationship with the land and the people of this area known as Treaty Six. We aim to continue living in accordance with the original intent of the Treaties, and build trust and protection in our circle of relations.

Salaire horaire, salaire ou échelle salariale:

$50,000 to $60,000 annually

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Lundi, Août 19, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

Edmonton

Province:

Alberta

Niveau de scolarité:

Diplôme d'études secondaires

Langues:

L’anglais

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

Par courriel

APA Communications & Member Services Intern

Job Post: The Atlantic Presenters Association is seeking an energetic and responsible recent post-secondary graduate to fill the temporary position of Communications & Member Services Coordinator.

A member-based, regional arts service organization, the APA delivers programs and services that build capacity, develop leaders and create opportunities for its members in Atlantic Canada’s performing arts presenting field. Our members are the venues, festivals, and performance series that bring live professional performing arts experiences to Atlantic Canadians.

The candidate will be responsible for developing and coordinating the promotional activities initiated by our organization. Responsibilities associated with the position include, but are not limited to:

Collaborating with staff on communication strategies,
Developing promotional materials,
Facilitating communication campaigns,
Developing and managing social media accounts,
Coordinating media releases,
Soliciting organizational partnerships and volunteers,
Assisting with regular office duties, and
Ensuring a processional articulation of the organization’s mission and goals

Suggested Skills and Experience:

Ability to write both short and crisp marketing copy as well as impactful and engaging articles,
Strong writing, grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills
Strong computer skills/experience with MS Office,
Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Venngage),
Demonstrated social and digital media knowledge and expertise,
Ability to identify communication channels for different types of content for maximum audience engagement,
Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task while responding to changing priorities,
Ability to adhere to deadlines,
Able to build credibility with members and form strong collaborative relationships with other team members,
Self-starter with a sense of humour

Qualifications:

Be a recent graduate who has graduated from college or university within 24 months of the start of employment in the field of communications, English, business, arts, etc.,
Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada,
Be legally entitled to work in Canada,
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment,
Be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory,
Be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (minimum 30 hours a week),
Not have another full‐time job while employed,
Be unemployed or underemployed, i.e. not employed full‐time,
Not be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while employed in a YCW job,
Not have previously participated in or been paid under a YCW internship or any other Career Focus internships funded under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy Position

Details:

Hourly rate: $18.00 Hours per week: 37.5
Start date: August 12, 2019 (negotiable)
Duration of position: Approximately 6 weeks from start date
How to apply: Please send a well-written cover letter and resume to laurie@atlanticpresenters.ca no later than July 19.
Additionally, applicants must have completed a Young Canada Works profile at the time of application. Profiles can be completed at: www.young-canada-works.canada.ca

Salaire horaire, salaire ou échelle salariale:

$18.00

Date limite pour soumettre la demande:

Vendredi, Juillet 26, 2019

Date de début:

Lundi, Août 12, 2019

Genre de travail:

À temps plein

Ville:

Halifax or Charlottetown

Province:

Nouvelle-Écosse

Niveau de scolarité:

Université (Études de premier cycle)

Langues:

L’anglais

Déplacement nécessaire?:

Non

Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi:

Par courriel

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