Job Postings
Executive Director
Company St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival Location St. John's Term Contract Salary $45,000 Sectors Media Categories Artistic, Executive , Curatorial, Communications, Sales Start Date May 1, 2010 Skills Required Timeframe: 52 weeks, commencing May 1, 2010
The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is currently accepting applications for a one-year maternity leave Executive Director position starting May 1st, 2010 (52 weeks, F/T contract position).
Now in its 21st year, the Festival (a registered charitable organization) is dedicated to the celebration, exhibition and advancement of women filmmakers through an acclaimed international film festival, cross-provincial screening tour, youth workshops and other satellite events. Held annually in October at various venues throughout St. John’s, NL, the Festival itself is a week-long screening series of 80-90 works by women directors, producers and writers and also features a workshop/seminar series, galas, receptions and other networking events. Our generous supporters range from government organizations, corporations and foundations to individual donors and attendees. Please visit www.womensfilmfestival.com for more information.
Responsibilities: The Executive Director oversees all aspects of Festival operations and finance, including development, communications, partnerships, and planning/programming of year-round activities, under the guidance of a dynamic and involved Board of Directors. Duties include grant writing and reporting; corporate fundraising; program development and implementation; management of financial records and budgets; communication with audience, filmmakers, media, government officials and other arts organizations; hiring and management of a staff of 2-7 full/part-time employees and volunteers; regular reporting to the Festival’s Board of Directors; coordination of board meetings; and general office duties.
This position requires a highly motivated, professional and experienced individual with strong oral, written, organizational and managerial skills; knowledge of the provincial film industry; experience with financial recording and budgets; keen attention to detail; and significant computer proficiency. The ability to work independently and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment is critical.
How To Apply Applications must be received no later than Friday, April 9th, 2010. Please send your C.V., a cover letter and three references to info@womensfilmfestival.com (subject heading: Executive Director Hiring Committee) or mail/deliver to:
Executive Director Hiring Committee
St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival
P.O. Box 984, Stn. C, St. John’s, NL, A1C 5M3 (mail)28 Cochrane Street, Suite 101, St. John’s, NL, A1C 3L3 (courier)
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Visul Arts Marketing and Logistics Coordinator
Company Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation Location Grand Falls-Windsor Term Contract Salary Job Creation Partnership Participant -$457.00 week Sectors Media, Visual Arts Categories Communications, Clerical, Artistic, Administrative Skills Required The job will be assisting the steering committee with developing innovative and distinct marketing and promotional materials utilizing a variety of media, including but not limited to: website(s), e-mail, social media, print media, audiovisual, and posters for a 3 day Visual Arts Experience and 4 venue regional tour that will be held in the Exploits Valley. This includes generating a marketing timeline that will be strictly adhered to throughout the event preparation. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to play a pivotal role in helping grow and develop a grass roots event. There is enormous scope in this position for career experience. Some evening work and intense work over the festival week (August 6th to 8th, 2010) as well as regular office hours will be required.
The ideal candidate will:
• be a Post-secondary graduate with studies in arts, fine arts production, graphic design, marketing or a related area of study is preferred or a combination of education and experience in event coordination will also be considered
• develop marketing and communication strategies for approval by the Visual Arts Steering Committee
• ensure accurate artist schedules/bios/photos are posted for the 2010 Visual Arts Experience
• assist with public relation activities and foster ongoing communication with the media
• have strong computer skills particularly in MS Office, Adobe PDF, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
• have the proven ability to think creatively and strategically
• have administrative skills including working with databases, letter writing, filing
• ensure ongoing communication with sponsors, community partners, suppliers and donors
• coordinate travel, bookings, set-ups, venues, communication systems and other details for special eventsAssets:
• ability to work effectively with the public, volunteers, suppliers and the business community
• previous experience working with non-profit organizations
• interested in the promotion and development of arts and cultureHow To Apply Resumes along with a cover letter indicating your eligibility for the Program, interest and skill set, should
be submitted to the attention of Beverly Mercer at admin@exploitsvalley.nf.ca or faxed to 709-489-8711.
For additional information or inquires please call the Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation at
709-489-8700. Only those candidates who meet the JCP criteria will be contacted for an interview.Visual Arts Event and Logistics Coordinator
Company Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation Location Grand Falls-Windsor Term Contract Salary Job Creation Partnership Participant -$457.00 week Sectors Fine Craft, Media, Visual Arts Categories Executive , Administrative, Communications, Clerical, Artistic Start Date April 4, 2010 Skills Required The job will be assisting the steering committee with all aspects of co-coordinating and running a 3 day Visual Arts Experience and 4 venue regional tour that will be held in the Exploits Valley. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to play a pivotal role in helping grow and develop a grass roots event. There is enormous scope in this position for career experience. Some evening work and intense work over the festival week (August 6th to 8th, 2010) as well as regular office hours will be required.
The ideal candidate will:
• be a Post-secondary graduate with studies in arts, fine arts production, business administration or related area of study is preferred or a combination of education and experience in event coordination will also be considered
• have a keen interest in pursuing a career in the arts and culture sector
• demonstrate solid knowledge of event coordination
• have strong organizational and communication skills
• ensure ongoing communication with artists, sponsors, community partners, suppliers and donors
• coordinate travel, bookings, set-ups, venues, communication systems and other details for special events
• demonstrate ability to deliver to deadlines and budgets
• have administrative skills including working with databases, letter writing, filing
• be computer literate with ability to use MS Office Software
• demonstrate the ability to work well with others and independently
• be detail oriented and have the ability to manage multiple projectsAssets:
• ability to work effectively with the public, volunteers, suppliers and the business community
• previous experience working with non-profit organizations
• interested in the promotion and development of arts and cultureHow To Apply Resumes along with a cover letter indicating your eligibility for the Program, interest and skill set, should
be submitted to the attention of Beverly Mercer at admin@exploitsvalley.nf.ca or faxed to 709-489-8711.
For additional information or inquires please call the Exploits Valley Economic Development Corporation at 709-489-8700. Only those candidates who meet the JCP criteria will be contacted for an interview.Technical Director
Company Theatre Newfoundland Labrador/Gros Morne Theatre Festival Location Cow Head, Newfoundland and Labrador Term Contract Salary commensurate with experience Sectors Theatre Categories Production Application Deadline March 15, 2010 Start Date May 4, 2010 Skills Required The duties of this position include coordination and supervision of a technical staff of seven, evaluation of all technical aspects of the theatre’s productions with regard to building, scheduling and budgeting, and other duties related to the position of Technical Director. A detailed job description is available upon request.
The Gros Morne Theatre Festival is a summer repertory theatre festival operated by Theatre Newfoundland Labrador. For its 2010 season, the Festival will produce a five plays – 3 mainstage shows and 2 second stage shows.
This position requires 3-5 years relevant professional experience. Candidates versed in lighting and sound, as well as technical direction, would be an asset.
A valid driver’s license is an asset. The equivalent of a NL class 4 (chauffeur) is a definite asset.
The Festival provides return travel (by most economical method) for successful applicants.
The Festival provides shared housing (with a housing fee/damage deposit) in the community for company members.
How To Apply For further information please contact Denise Dolliver at ddolliver58@eastlink.ca.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to Denise Dolliver at ddolliver58@eastlink.ca. Please send in a format readable by Word 2003 and Windows XP.
DANCE TEACHER
Company DANSING PERFORMANCE STUDIO INC. Location LABRADOR CITY,NL Term Full Time Salary TO BE NEGOTIATED Sectors Dance, Music, Theatre Categories Artistic, Production Application Deadline May 28, 2010 Skills Required MUST HAVE FORMAL TRAINING WITH DEGREE OR DIPLOMA WITH AT LEAST 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE
MUST BE CAPABLE OF RUNNING/OPERATING STUDIO UNDER MINIMAL SUPERVISION
MUST BE VERY OUTGOING AND PERSONABLE
RELIABLE WITH GREAT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
VERY CREATIVE
WORKS WELL UNDER PRESSURE /DEADLINESHow To Apply PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO : dansingperf@gmail.com
various technical and design positions
Company Theatre Newfoundland Labrador/Gros Morne Theatre Festival Location Cow Head, NL Term Contract Salary $440.00-$600.00 (range) Sectors Theatre Categories Production Skills Required The Gros Morne Theatre Festival is currently seeking resumes in the following technical areas:
Technical Direction Stage Carpentry/Crew Chief
Props Scenic Paint
Sound/Sound Design Wardrobe/Costume Design
Stage Management (non-Equity)
Some positions may be combined if feasible, so a variety of skills is an asset.
The Technical Director position required 3-5 years experience.
All other positions require 1-3 years experience.
A valid class 5 driver’s license is an asset. A valid class 4 driver's license is a defintie asset.
The salary for all positions will commensurate with experience.
The Festival’s season is May to September, but contract dates may vary.
The Festival provides return travel (by most economical method) for successful applicants.
The Festival provides shared housing (with a housing fee/damage deposit) in the community for company members.
How To Apply For further information please contact Denise Dolliver at ddolliver58@eastlink.ca.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to Denise Dolliver at
ddolliver58@eastlink.ca. The deadline for resumes is Friday, February 19, 2010.For more information about the Gros Morne Theatre Festival, visit our website at
www.theatrenewfoundland.com.