CARFAC is looking to fill the position of Membership Coordinator.
Established in 1968, CARFAC is the national association for Canada’s visual artists. As the national voice of Canada’s professional visual artists, CARFAC defends artists’ economic and legal rights, and educates the public on fair dealing with artists.
Contract position of 39 weeks, from January 6 to October 3, 2014, with possibility of extension
Hours: 30 hours/week
Pay: $17/hour
Job description:
- Answering routine enquiries from members, and processing membership sales and requests
- Distribution of news to CARFAC members, through e-bulletins and social media
- Coordination of outreach and development of services for artists
- Coordination of events for members, such as pub nights, workshops, and other social events
- Assisting in the scheduling, organization, and publicity of conferences and board meetings
Eligibility:
This position is funded by the Government of Canada's Career Focus Program, which provides incentives to employers hiring recent post-secondary graduates between the ages of 15 and 30. To be eligible for this position, you must meet these criteria. Additionally, you must also be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada, and must not be in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.
CARFAC is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
Candidates who have formal training in the fine arts, as well as experience working with artists are preferred. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Bilingual candidates are preferred.
This position requires knowledge and familiarity with software, including: InDesign, Photoshop, and Filemaker Pro. Candidates who have experience in website maintenance and video editing are encouraged to apply.
Please send applications to:
Hiring Committee: director@carfac.ca
All applications must be received by the CARFAC National Office by 5pm EST on December 9th. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
