Marketing Positions

Is currently accepting applications for the following positions.

 

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Marketing and Communications Assistant (Part Time)

Community Engagement Specialist

 

Please visit our website at http://ideaexchange.org/about/career-opportunities to learn more about how to apply for these employment opportunities.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Mai 31, 2017
Date de début: 
Samedi, Juillet 1, 2017
Ville: 
Cambridge
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Press Director and Publisher, University of Alberta

Director and Publisher, University of Alberta Press

 

The University of Alberta Libraries seeks a dynamic and innovative Press Director and Publisher to provide intellectual, strategic, and operational leadership and direction to the University of Alberta Press. The Press is a contemporary academic press that publishes in both print and electronic formats and supports the University of Alberta’s areas of research focus: humanities and fine arts; society and culture; science and technologies; energy; environment; food and bioresources; and health and wellness. The Press annually publishes up to 20 titles per year for a global community of scholars, policy makers, opinion leaders and reading publics. Strategic goals of the Press include emphasis on developing new publishing processes and means of dissemination for Indigenous and Northern knowledge and research.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Provost (Learning Services) and Chief Librarian, the Press Director and Publisher will support the mandate and mission of the Press by publishing important peer-reviewed scholarship, regional non-fiction, and creative works by Canadian and international authors; seeking and supporting development of scholarly work in broad and established fields as well as in specialized and emerging areas of research; extending the reach and influence of the University of Alberta and the Province of Alberta by making evident the commitment to research, creativity, and dissemination of knowledge for the public good.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·      Developing and implementing a vision and strategic goals for the Press, along with conceiving and enhancing services that support authors, digital scholarship and academic publishing, including open access publishing; developing strategic relationships and enhancing the reputation of the Press and the University of Alberta through excellence and innovation in publishing and scholarly communications

·      Publishing books and related scholarly materials that advance scholarship, research and teaching for the public good; working in partnership with the Press Committee to respond to scholarly directions and contribute substantively to the development and dissemination of new knowledge in the Press’s defined areas of publication

·      Managing and providing leadership to Press staff in accordance with University policy and collective agreements

·      Ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in business and financial operations; developing and monitoring financial plans and directing financial operations in accordance with University policy; preparing successful grant applications and pursuing fund-raising opportunities in accordance with University policy and practices

·      Ensuring adherence to best production values, the highest editorial standards and technological currency in editorial and production processes

·      Overseeing creative, innovative, and effective marketing and distribution practices that maximize awareness of authors and their scholarship, and sales of both frontlist and backlist titles; seeking new markets and means for global promotion and distribution of University of Alberta Press publications

The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of Canada’s top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the humanities, sciences, creative arts, business, engineering, and health sciences. Home to 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, the university has an annual budget of $1.84 billion and attracts nearly $450 million in sponsored research revenue. The U of A offers close to 400 rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in 18 faculties on five campuses—including one rural and one francophone campus. The university has more than 275,000 alumni worldwide. The university and its people remain dedicated to the promise made in 1908 by founding president Henry Marshall Tory that knowledge shall be used for “uplifting the whole people.”

The City of Edmonton, with a growing population of over one million, is the cosmopolitan capital of Alberta known as “The City of Festivals”. With an abundance of services, a beautiful river valley, a multitude of community activities and attractive and financially reasonable living accommodation options, our energetic city has something for everyone. For further details about our vibrant city, please visit www.edmonton.ca.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree and five or more years experience in academic or commercial publishing, along with:

·      An entrepreneurial outlook and skills base that allows for innovative and creative perspectives on development, acquisition, publication, marketing, and distribution in scholarly publication and new directions in scholarly communications

·      An understanding of the opportunities and challenges of the evolving scholarly publishing marketplace, including new forms of publication, services, and technologies that support digital scholarship

·      Recognized leadership and management skills and success in strategic planning

·      Superior verbal and written communication skills

·      Demonstrated facility with financial planning and management in the publishing environment and financial literacy

·      Ability to influence the course of the Press and development of the industry through advocacy and negotiation with diverse internal and external agencies

·      Understanding of and respect for academia and the role and significance of scholarly publishing for the public good

In accordance with the Administrative and Professional Officer (APO) Agreement, this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found at www.hrs.ualberta.ca.  Effective July 1, 2017, the annual salary range will be $84,361 to $140,601.  A market supplement of up to $10,000 may be available. The position is located on the main (North) campus of the University of Alberta (T6G 2J8).

When applying please include your curriculum vitae and the names of three references. Review of applications will begin June 15, 2017.  The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For further information, please email kathleen.delong@ualberta.ca

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application (within your cover letter). If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application (within the cover letter).

How to Apply

Apply Online at http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A101732576/

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply

 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Juin 30, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Edmonton
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A101732576/

Executive Director

The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Executive Director.  Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be charged with the responsibility for ongoing management of the Performing Arts Centre in conjunction with the Artistic Director.

Qualified candidates will be those who can demonstrate knowledge and ability in the field of arts facility management. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with successful experience working with boards or committees, funders, governmental agencies and community stakeholders, are qualities essential for this position.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience managing operating and capital budgets in excess of $800,000 dollars per year; proven success with fund development, including grant writing and establishing and maintaining relationships with donors and sponsors. The candidate is expected to build and foster positive partnerships within the organization and with other cultural and community organizations.

Also required is experience in successfully negotiating and managing contracts; hiring, training and supervising facility staff; event and facility scheduling; advertising and marketing activities, metrics and systems. An understanding of event ticketing and associated software systems will be an asset.

This 30 hour per week position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Sigrid-Ann Thors, President, care of pamela@ticketseller.ca quoting "VDPAC ED application" in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those advancing in the process will be contacted. 

 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Mai 31, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
Ville: 
Vernon
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: 
Par courriel

Archival Technician

Position Summary:

The Archival Technician performs various duties in the development and maintenance of the County of Simcoe's archival collection including accession, arrange and describe, clean, apply conservation and preservation measures, store, research, and provide access to archival collections. In consultation with the Archivist, the Archival Technician will design, implement, and run digitalization and digital preservation programs and projects. The Archival Technician must exercise discretion and confidentiality and operate in accordance with relevant legislation including, but not limited to, the Canadian Copyright Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

Position Requirements:

  • Two (2) year post-secondary Archival Technician diploma or a two (2) year post-secondary diploma in a related field such as: library technology; information management; records management; records administration; collections management; or conservation and preservation (especially of paper, photo, film, or documents; or Bachelor degree in social sciences or a related field and a certificate in archives studies or digial archives or other cultural institution.
  • Two (2) years of experience working in an archives or other cultural institution with significant archival holdings, including experience arranging and describing archival records and including experience designing, implementing, and/or running a digital preservation program.
  • Knowledge of basic conservation techniques for the preservation of archival materials.
  • Knowledge of RAD (Rules for Archival Description).
  • Knowledge of digitalization and digial preservation theory and best practices.
  • Familiarity with database software and principles.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office and keyboarding skills.
  • Knowledge and competency to work with personal computers in a networked environment and to learn new software applications.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to learn and operate in an environment where priorities change regularly.
  • Ability to work independantly and to assume responsibility for assigned tasks and associated decision making.

Physical Effort and Working Conditions

  • Walking, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, or carrying and/or pulling of light weights.
  • A high degree of visual and/or aural concentations and attentiveness.
  • Management of multiple priorities with specific deadlines.
  • Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds / eighteen (18) kilograms onto shelves of varying height.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Exposure to dust, dirt, mould, etc.

 

Compensation Information

$24.81- $30.55

 

The deadline for all applications is May 23, 2017

To apply for this opportunity, please visit our Careers page at Simcoe.ca/jobs

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mardi, Mai 23, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Midhurst
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.simcoe.ca

Adjoint à la direction artistique et générale

Tara Luz Danse est à la recherche d’un Adjoint à la direction artistique et générale pour combler un poste permanent à temps plein. Sous la supervision de la direction artistique et générale, le titulaire du poste assure la coordination et la mise en œuvre de l’ensemble des moyens qui assurent le bon fonctionnement et le développement de la compagnie.
 
Tara Luz Danse est une compagnie de danse contemporaine qui se voue, depuis 2006, à la création et à la présentation d’œuvres pour le public de tous les âges avec un accent sur le jeune public, et à l’activité de médiation culturelle en milieu scolaire et dans la communauté.
 
POSTE PERMANENT D’ADJOINT À LA DIRECTION ARTISTIQUE ET GÉNÉRALE
 
Tâches et responsabilités principales

  • Gérer le calendrier des demandes de financement, développer les outils de travail, rédiger les demandes de financement et les parties financières et statistiques, produire des rapports.
  • Coordonner et assurer les suivis nécessaires à la réalisation des projets artistiques de la compagnie et à leur mise en œuvre.
  • Assurer les suivis liés à la campagne de financement annuelle de la compagnie.
  • Appuyer la préparation du budget annuel et des budgets de projets, assurer le suivi rigoureux des budgets et préparer les rapports financiers.
  • Effectuer la tenue de livres, la facturation, les paies du personnel, les dépôts bancaires et émettre les chèques.
  • Participer aux rencontres des instances de gouvernance de la compagnie, rédiger des procès-verbaux, préparer les documents administratifs nécessaires et assurer certains suivis.
  • Représenter la compagnie sur les tribunes pertinentes et auprès des intervenants susceptibles de contribuer au développement et à l’atteinte de sa mission et de ses objectifs stratégiques.

Formation et expérience

  • Diplôme universitaire de premier cycle en administration.
  • Trois années d’expérience pertinente à la fonction à un niveau équivalent ou toute combinaison de diplôme et d’expérience jugée équivalente.

Connaissances et habiletés principales

  • Connaissance approfondie de la gestion d’organismes à but non lucratif.
  • Compétence dans la rédaction de demandes de financement.
  • Maîtrise du français à l’oral et à l’écrit, et bonne connaissance de l’anglais
  • Connaissance de MS Office, d’Access et de Simple Comptable (Sage 50).
  • Connaissance du milieu de la danse ou expérience dans le milieu culturel.

Conditions et avantages : échelle salariale de 30 000$ à 37 000$, 3 semaines de vacances payées, semaine de travail de 35 heures.
 
Pour postuler, veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae et votre lettre de présentation en français au plus tard le 17 mai 2017 à 17h00, à l’attention d’Anik Bouvrette, directrice artistique et générale. Par courriel : info@taraluzdanse.ca.
 
Pour une description de poste détaillée, visitez le www.taraluzdanse.ca.
 
Tara Luz Danse souscrit aux principes d’équité en matière d’emploi. Nous communiquerons seulement avec les personnes retenues pour une entrevue.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Mai 17, 2017
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?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Assistant (e) à la coordination des évènements (emploi étudiant)

Le Centre d’exposition L’Imagier est un organisme à but non lucratif situé à Gatineau, secteur Aylmer, pour la diffusion de l’art contemporain. Il coordonne également les spectacles estivaux et évènements qui se tiennent dans le Parc de L’Imaginaire. L’Imagier est à la recherche d’un(e) assistant(e) à la coordination des évènements dynamique pour se joindre l’équipe de ce centre en plein renouveau.

TÂCHES ET RESPONSABILITÉS

Coordination des activités du Parc de L’Imaginaire

  • Sous la supervision de la direction, assurez la mise à jour des outils de communications
  • Diffusion et distribution du matériel promotionnel
  • Suivi auprès du technicien de son
  • Superviser et s’assurer du bon déroulement des évènements musicaux et artistiques
  • Accueil et suivi auprès des artistes/aider à la vente de produit s’il y a lieu
  • Tenue des statistiques de fréquentation
  • Compilation des données relatives aux entrées d’argent (dons et ventes)
  • Réaliser un calendrier de location du Parc
  • Rédaction des ententes de locations
  • Faire le suivi auprès des locataires

Coordination des activités du Centre d’exposition L’Imagier

  • Coordination du matériel nécessaire à la présentation des expositions
  • Aide au montage d’exposition avec l’aide d’un technicien
  • Aide à la tenue des vernissages
  • Assister la direction dans la présentation des dossiers d’artistes au comité de sélection
  • Assister la direction dans la préparation du matériel promotionnel des expositions
  • Surveillance des expositions
  • Offrir des visites accompagnées à des groupes (camps de vacances, clientèle scolaire, groupes de l’âge d’or) en collaboration avec la direction.
  • Tenue des statistiques

EXIGENCES ET PROFIL RECHERCHÉ

Formation en muséologie, en gestion de projets, en communication, en musique, en arts visuels ou toute autre expérience pertinente. Diplôme d’études secondaire obtenu. L’étudiant doit retourner aux études à temps plein en automne.

L’étudiant doit avoir :

  • Un intérêt pour l’art contemporain et la musique
  • Grande maîtrise du français, autant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral
  • Maîtrise de l’anglais sera considérée
  • Connaissance de Word et Excel
  • Le candidat doit satisfaire les exigences du programme Jeunesse Canada au travail emplois été et y être inscrit.

Le candidat idéal possède un très bon sens de l’organisation, fait preuve d’une grande polyvalence, est créatif et a un bon sens de diplomatie.

CONDITIONS D’EMPLOI

  • Poste de 35 h/s du 1er juin au 23 août 2017
  • Salaire de 12,50 $/h
  • Disponibilités le jour, le soir, et la fin de semaine
  • Respecter les exigences de Jeunesse Canada au travail pour se qualifier comme étudiant admissible

PROCÉDURES POUR SOUMETTRE UNE CANDIDATURE

Date limite pour postuler : le lundi 15 mai 2017.

Veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae et lettre de présentation par courriel à l’attention de Marianne Breton
mbreton@limagier.qc.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Mai 15, 2017
Date de début: 
Jeudi, Juin 1, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
À contrat
Ville: 
Aylmer
Province: 
Québec
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Assistant(e) au rayonnement des activités (emploi étudiant)

Le Centre d’exposition L’Imagier est un organisme sans but lucratif situé à Gatineau (secteur Aylmer) voué à la diffusion de l’art contemporain. Il coordonne également les spectacles estivaux et évènements qui se tiennent dans le Parc de L’Imaginaire. L’Imagier est à la recherche d’un ou d’une assistant (e) à la coordination des évènements dynamique pour se joindre à l’équipe de ce centre en plein renouveau.

TÂCHES ET RESPONSABILITÉS

L’étudiant aura pour objectif d’assister la direction dans la promotion des évènements en établissant des liens avec les publics. Pour ce faire, il devra participer la tenue des activités en lien avec notre mandat, soit la diffusion de l’art contemporain et des arts de la scène. L’étudiant aura également à travailler sur la promotion entourant la réouverture du centre après sa reconstruction prévue au début 2018.

  • Promotion des activités du Parc de L’Imaginaire et des expositions
  • Sous la direction de la directrice, assurer la mise jour du site Web et des outils de communication ;
  • Distribution du matériel promotionnel ;
  • Rédaction de textes décrivant les spectacles ;
  • Alimenter les médias sociaux ;
  • Rediriger les médias vers la direction ;
  • Documenter les évènements ;
  • Participer à l’entretien des lieux ;
  • Tenue des statistiques de fréquentation.
  • Planification promotionnelle de la réouverture du Centre après sa reconstruction
  • Sous la direction de la directrice, assurer la mise jour du site Web et des outils de communication ;
  • Publication d’articles sur notre blog concernant le projet ;
  • Recherche et rédaction de textes décrivant le projet de reconstruction;
  • Alimenter les médias sociaux ;
  • Rediriger les médias vers la direction ;
  • Participer à l’élaboration d’un plan de communication concernant la réouverture du Centre.

EXIGENCES ET PROFIL RECHERCHÉ

  • Formation en muséologie, en gestion de projets, en communication ou toute autre expérience pertinente. Diplôme d’études secondaires obtenu, l’étudiant doit retourner aux études à temps plein à l’automne.
  • Un intérêt pour l’art contemporain et la musique est un atout important
  • Grande maîtrise du français tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral
  • La maîtrise de l’anglais sera considérée
  • Connaissance de Word, Excel, Photoshop
  • Le candidat doit satisfaire les exigences du programme Jeunesse canada au travail (emplois d’été) et y être inscrit.
  • Le candidat idéal possède un très bon sens de l’organisation, fait preuve d’une grande polyvalence, est créatif, a bon sens de la diplomatie et est capable de travailler autant physiquement qu’intellectuellement.

CONDITIONS D’EMPLOI

Poste de 35 h/s., du 1er juin au 23 août 2017
Salaire de 12,50 $/h.
Disponibilités le jour, le soir et la fin de semaine.
Respecter les exigences de Jeunesse Canada au travail pour se qualifier comme étudiant admissible.

PROCÉDURES POUR SOUMETTRE UNE CANDIDATURE

Date limite pour postuler : le lundi 15 mai 2017.

Veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae et lettre de présentation par courriel à l’attention de Marianne Breton.
mbreton@limagier.qc.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Mai 15, 2017
Date de début: 
Jeudi, Juin 1, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
À contrat
Ville: 
Aylmer
Province: 
Québec
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Content Creator, Digital Displays

Competition number: J0417-0432
Status: Full-Time, two year term with possibility of renewal
Salary: 55,500$ to 81,000$
Reporting to: Principal Creative, New Media
Closing date: May 8, 2017
 
Key activities:
 
Be part of the new and exciting National Arts Centre — Collaborate with our New Media and Marketing teams to create digital content that will promote the world-class programming at the NAC on over three dozen new digital displays across the centre including two multi-panel video walls. Engage our patrons and inform the public through the use of still images, illustrations, motion graphics and video.
 
Required qualifications:

  • University degree or College diploma in graphic design, or similar field;
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience in digital content creation;
  • Previous work with a digital display Content Management System (CMS) a plus;
  • Highly developed skills in Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Keynote/PowerPoint;
  • Knowledge of the rudiments of a CMS;
  • Excellent project management skills;
  • Ability to identify, communicate and mitigate risks to project success;
  • Strong problem solving and solution finding skills;
  • Solid communication skills;
  • Ability to identify and evaluate emerging technologies and current trends.

Additional notes:

  • Candidates are asked to provide a portfolio that demonstrates their abilities and experience to support their application.
  • This position is a two year term with a possibility of renewal.
  • The selected candidate can expect to be remunerated between $60,000 and $70,000

Who can apply:
 
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
 
Candidates invited to an interview will be responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses. If relocation is required, the successful candidate will be expected to pay for his/her relocation expenses.
 
As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities.
 
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
 
How to apply:
 
Please submit your application online through our website, at www.nac-cna.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Mai 8, 2017
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?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.nac-cna.ca

Executive Director

Prologue to the Performing Arts seeks an Executive Director, a cultural administrator to provide leadership and oversight for this organization that has brought together artists and young people for 50 years.  

Prologue is a not for profit charitable organization whose mission is to serve a vital role in connecting young people to work of artists in schools and public venues; to work with artists and educators to present a wide range of diverse and accessible programming; and to advocate for equal access to the arts for all young people as a fundamental part of their education. 

The Executive Director must be a strategic planner and thinker with fluid, flexible approaches to problem solving and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and at the same time detail-oriented, able to juggle the multiple facets of the organization. The Executive Director should have a passion for the valuable role of the professional artist in the education of young people and the ability to raise the awareness of Prologue and its activities as well as stewarding a successful and financially viable institution.       

Submit resume, cover letter, references, and salary requirements, by May 26, 2017 to:

 

Margaret Genovese

 Genovese Vanderhoof & Associates           

gvasearch@gmail.com

 

Full Posting: http://genovesevanderhoof.com/opportunities/executive-director/

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mai 26, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Director, Programming and Partnerships

DIRECTOR, PROGRAMMING & PARTNERSHIPS - PARADISE THEATRE

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Director, Programming & Partnerships

Location: Paradise Theatre, Toronto

Term: Full-time

Salary Expectation: Based on experience

Hire Date: May 12, 2017

Ideal Start Date: May 29, 2017

Organization Description

Paradise Theatre

The Paradise Theatre has been entertaining Torontonians since 1937. Following our highly anticipated renovation we are excited to be one of the nation's leading multi-purpose venues sponsoring music, film, literary arts, comedy, and performance. Paradise Theatre is committed to providing our audience with engaging first-rate performances and to present original artists, thinkers and inspirational performers from our region.

We support several multi-cultural, community ensembles and function as a home for several self-producing artists and companies. During our Season we hope to inspire in all of us the willingness to explore new ideas and generate dialogues concerning contemporary Canadian social issues. We will program arts education that promote life-long learning to our diverse community. The iconic building will also be available for use by our corporate sponsors who share our community values and exhibit a commitment to the arts.

The senior management team of Paradise Theatre is seeking a Director of Programming and Partnerships who will manage the successful delivery of a projected program of 550–700 events annually. Programming will display a curatorial vision, artistic quality and achievement. You will be responsible for the overall management, coordination and delivery of programs and events. As Director of Programming and Partnerships, you have oversight of program support personnel, vendors, suppliers, program schedules, contracts and individual event needs. You will satisfy the expectations and requirements of the staff, participants, artists, audiences, owner, partners and other stakeholders by meeting revenue expectations within the allocated program budget.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following)

Director of Programming & Partnerships will oversee a variety of duties in implementing the program including, but not limited to:

Program Ideation

  • Creating a robust event program for the 2018 season (opening May 2018) that is consistent with Paradise Theatre’s mission and reflects the appetite of our target audience.
  • The successful candidate would receive recommendations from some of Toronto’s top cultural thinkers and programmers.
  • Researches and identifies artists appropriate for consideration for season long programming.
  • Act as the administrative lead on select programs and events.

Program Implementation

  • Responsible for booking shows, events, and programs that meet the organization’s artistic, financial, and audience goals of the Paradise venue.
  • Responsible for negotiating deals, artist fees, ticket prices, discounts, engagement expenses, and merchandising arrangements for all shows booked.
  • Liaise with community and cultural leaders from the private, public and cultural sectors to effectively implement the program selected.
  • Assist and guide content providers with determining staging requirements to encourage and ensure successful execution.
  • Develop event and site booking procedures based on revenue forecasts.
  • Effectively directs staff in the conception and delivery of events and programs.

Program Management

  • Aid with the implementation of the program, including tracking timelines, budgets, schedules, performance measurements and deliverables for the program and reporting details to senior management and various stakeholders.
  • Strategizes with Programming, Marketing, and Box Office to develop pricing plans, single ticket marketing budgets, selling tactics, targeted promotions, and outreach efforts in ensure achievement of fiscal year budget sales goals.
  • Responsible for the successful administration of all shows booked, including budget management and settlement, communication with Marketing, Box Office, and Front of House departments and day of show duties.
  • Oversee the creation and effective operation of systems and archiving related to contracts, schedules, itineraries, contacts, suppliers, agencies, data collection and individual operational project plans.
  • Foster and maintain a “service and team oriented” collaborative culture within and among Paradise complex, encouraging creative and innovative input.

Partner & Community Relations

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, festivals, external booking agents/presenters/promoters, local artists, schools, businesses, event planners and others, to seek ways to engage the community and bring business to the Paradise venue.
  • Initiate and maintain relationships with local, national, and international artists, managers and agents and other venue contacts.
  • Focus on activities and events that complement and enhance in-theatre experiences.
  • Work with communications staff to identify project-related partnership and sponsorship opportunities and potential target audiences/participants and communities.
  • Invigorate existing cooperative partnerships with peer and other appropriate educational, academic, culinary, and cultural institutions.
  • Aid in developing press, social media and communications strategies and coordinating staff to deliver outreach to audiences.
  • Actively enhancing the public profile of Paradise Theatre with creative and innovative programs resulting in expanding audiences.

Requirements

Experience

  • 5-7 years of cultural program management and/or administration experience in the music, performance arts, festival and/or special event sectors
  • Practical experience in production including event, stage and production management
  • Demonstrated experience working with multiple partners, artists and artistic companies from conceptualization through to presentation
  • Experience with contracts, travel/touring arrangements, fee negotiations, installation bump-ins/bump-outs, visa requirements, site/venue development and preparation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of performance and visual arts, multidisciplinary performance and installations affairs with well-established industry connections
  • Thorough understanding and preparation of budgeting and scheduling
  • Evidence of problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task in high-pressure situations
  • Established effective working relationships and collaborative work approaches with internal and external contact and stakeholders
  • Degree in business or equivalent preferred

Skills

  • Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with management personnel, members of the community and other stakeholders
  • Ability to handle difficult situations and people with aplomb and grace
  • Demonstrated creativity, flexibility and comfort in working with diverse populations
  • Experience speaking in front of large groups and interacting with staff and audiences
  • Exceptional detailed written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability and desire to work with outside consultants
  • Solutions and detail-oriented individual with a high degree of professionalism and diplomacy
  • Management of multiple projects and deadlines
  • High energy, personable, and team-oriented collaborator
  • Fast-paced independent worker
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative thinker who will conceive and implement new ideas
  • Seeks new demanding challenges
  • Passionate about the arts and cultural sector
  • Knowledge of the F&B world, both at home and abroad
  • High-level interest in city building and immersive guest experiences
  • Expressed enthusiasm in the vision of Paradise Theatre
  • Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for events
  • Proficient in Google Apps, Skype, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

 

How To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume to David Thorek, Director of Operations, Paradise Theatre at info@thisisparadise.ca

 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mai 12, 2017
Date de début: 
Lundi, Mai 29, 2017
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
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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