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Managing Director - Alberta Theatre Projects
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MANAGING DIRECTOR
ALBERTA THEATRE PROJECTS
Calgary, AlbertaThe Managing Director is responsible for providing the business and administrative leadership to drive the economic engine that allows for artistic excellence and economic sustainability of Alberta Theatre Projects.
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is a thriving contemporary theatre company based in Calgary, one of Canada’s most vibrant and energetic cities. Founded in 1972 by artistic director Douglas Riske and producer Lucille Wagner, ATP focuses on engaging and entertaining audiences by showcasing plays from the contemporary English language repertoire and by the creation and premiering of new Canadian plays. It is considered one of Canada’s pre-eminent centre for new play development and production.
The new Managing Director will partner with Artistic Director Vanessa Porteous who was appointed as ATP’s fourth artistic leader in 2009. A distinguished director and dramaturge, Ms Porteous is celebrated for her dedication and commitment to new play development. Her own wide-ranging career includes puppetry, theatre, theatre with music, and opera
Alberta Theatre Projects has an annual operating budget of $4.7 million and an average annual attendance of 35,000. It currently employs 18 full-time staff, over 200 part-time/contract staff, and over 85 artists each season. A 14 member Board of Directors governs the organization. The company is in strong financial condition, having posted surpluses for the past nine years; its combined endowment is approximately $2.35 million. ATP performs in the 460-seat Martha Cohen Theatre and is a primary resident of the EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts, one of North American’s largest performing arts facilities currently in an exciting period of redevelopment and transformation.
The signature event at Alberta Theatre Projects is the Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays, which sits at the centre of the ATP season and represents almost half of the play titles presented annually. The season begins and ends with four “Cornerstone” plays of contemporary works from the Canadian and international repertoire. The programming portfolio is rounded out with the LEGACY Program (Lifelong Education and Growth for Artists, Community and Youth) and a Family Holiday Presentation with an extended November/December run.
ATP is fertile ground, a place where great things grow. It is a launching pad, a dazzling bounce into what’s new, what’s next. It celebrates excellence, originality, and daring on the stage. This is a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and change. ATP fosters an artist-supportive, collaborative environment.The Search Committee seeks an experienced cultural administrator who will build on the solid achievements of Alberta Theatre Projects. The new leader must bring to the role:
1 A strong commitment to the vision and goals of Alberta Theatre Projects, its work in new play development and presentation and the production of contemporary theatre;
2 Proven capabilities and experience in the areas of theatre/arts administration, budgeting and financial management, grantsmanship, communications, board development, strategic planning, and fund-raising;
3 Experience in attracting contributed revenues from individual donors, as well as corporations and foundations and in building and engaging audiences;
4 The ability to build effective working partnerships with key stakeholders;
5 A leadership approach that will create a positive, mutually supportive working relationship between the artistic and administrative sides of the company and inspire, mentor, challenge, and retain dedicated staff.
The City of Calgary has enjoyed a surge in arts and culture activity and attendance with assistance from local and provincial governments. Last year, at the annual professional theatre awards, eligible productions numbered 53 in total, one of many reasons that McLean’s Magazine listed Calgary as “Canada’s most cultured city” in 2008.
The Managing Director reports jointly with the Artistic Director to the Board of Directors and has a senior management team of four directors: marketing and communications, resource development, business manager, and front of house manager.
The ideal candidate will have five to seven years senior experience in a cultural leadership position, preferably theatre; a track record in business development, the building of community partnerships, marketing, fund-raising, labour negotiations, human resources and staff development. Innovation, inventiveness, integrity, flexibility, and a sense of humour are key personal attributes. In partnership with the Artistic Director, the Managing Director represents ATP to the media, patrons, supporters and all other stakeholders, as well as the performing arts industry at large, through leadership and participation in community activities.
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, 77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103, Toronto, ON, Canada
M5B 2J7. Email: gvasearch@gmail.com Fax: 416/340-6276.Deadline for applications: Friday, March 19, 2010. Preference given to qualified Canadian applicants.
Posted by: PatriciaCreated on Mon, 2010-03-15 10:12expires on Wed, 2010-04-14 10:12 (3 weeks 6 days) -
Gallery Administrator Position at Artpoint Gallery and Studios Society
Date of Posting: March 10, 2010
Classification: Gallery Administrator, 1 year renewal contract
Company: Artpoint Gallery & Studios Society
Hours of Work: up to 61 hours per month, Thursday & Friday 1pm to 5pm (negotiable) and Saturday 11am to 5pm
Rate of Pay: $15 per hour during probation period--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First day of work: March 27, 11am to 5pm.
Please send resumes attention: Artpoint Board, artpointjobs@gmail.com
Requirements include:
-Outgoing, friendly, organized, and commitment to job completion.
-Proven experience in project management: can take initiative and follow through with tasks.
-Can write clear and effective communication pieces: letters, emails, event notices.
-Able to organize and prioritize requests and regular duties.
-Must be proficient in Microsoft office.
-Photoshop skills would be helpful.
-Some knowledge of Calgary media and publishing options: print, web, radio, TV.
-Previous experience working with boards and volunteers – everyone will give you input – do you know how to handle these situations?Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
-Completion of daily opening and closing procedures during Gallery hours.
-Reception: Answering and directing phone, mail and email correspondence.
-Monitoring galleries, halls and open studios during Gallery hours.
-Public relations – greeting and directing visitors.
-Education - answers general inquiries about the exhibitions and society.
-Internal Communications - Liaison with Board members and committees regarding areas of concern to them.
-Finance- Handle sales of art, receipt of payments, record of sales and makes sure the sales records are submitted to the bookkeeper.
-Recording of volunteer hours.
-Archiving of publicity and exhibition materials.
-Attendance at Events and Board meetings in addition to regular Gallery hours.
-Updating of Website and other digital media.
-Maintaining calendar of events and exhibitions.
-Maintaining files for upcoming and archived exhibitions.
-Preparation and distribution of promotional material for events & exhibitions.
-Maintenance of mailing list.
-Assists Membership within scope of duties unless otherwise cleared by president.
-Performs other related duties as required.Artpoint Society commits to:
-Provide you with a staff review at the 3-month mark and again at the year-end.
-Provide staff with a list of board members and who should be contacted for different situations that may arise at the gallery.
-Will manage volunteers and provide staff with adequate help when needed.
-With our open and supporting environment, we welcome any further requests and ideas on how we can offer further benefit and support to the office staff.Posted by: artpointCreated on Fri, 2010-03-12 14:19expires on Sun, 2010-04-11 14:19 (3 weeks 3 days) -
Disability Arts Officer, Equity Office, Canada Council for the Arts
Competition: 1204TNF (Internal/External)
Status: Term (May 2010 to April 2011)
Salary Scale: $56,927$ to $68,647 Closing date: April 16, 2010Who can apply: This position is open to members of the following Employment Equity Group: Persons with disabilities.
About the Canada Council for the Arts
Join our team and play a role in supporting Canadian creativity. The Canada Council is a dynamic, highly-respected national agency with a mandate to promote the study and enjoyment of, and production of works in, the arts. We offer competitive salaries and benefit package. For more information about the Canada Council for the Arts, please visit our website at www.canadacouncil.ca.About the role
Under the direction and supervision of the Coordinator of the Equity Office, the incumbent will contribute to and coordinate the development and implementation of a Canada Council-wide disability arts strategy. This includes working internally with Canada Council staff to ensure that all programs and services are accessible to and inclusive of artists with disabilities. It includes contributing to the development of policies, strategies and programs relating to access for artists with disabilities and appropriate assessment of disability arts. The incumbent will chair and participate on committees, provide information, context and expertise to Canada Council staff and the public; and advance the understanding of disability arts and the participation of artists with disabilities in peer assessment and advisory committees.In addition, the incumbent may assist the delivery of programs and services for individual artists, arts groups, and/or arts organizations; provide information services and support; conduct outreach activities; provide input into the strategic development of the disability arts community and perform other related duties.
Basic requirements of the position
· A university degree or equivalent professional practice in the field;
· 5 years experience within the arts community and/or disability-related work in Canada;
· Excellent interpersonal , communication, research, analytical and facilitation skills;
· This position requires the use of both official languages. The requirements in the second official language are: an intermediate level in oral and reading comprehension and a basic level in writing.
This position is located in Ottawa and the incumbent travels up to 20 days per year.
How to apply
Send the completed Application for Employment form quoting the competition number listed above and a copy of your resume to the attention of Roch Brunelle, Human Resources, prior to the closing date by either:· email: competition1@canadacouncil.ca
· fax: 613.566.4323
· mail: 350 Albert Street, P.O. Box 1047, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5V8
For a copy of the job description, please contact Roch Brunelle at 613-566-4414 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 613-566-4414 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, extension 4124 or by e-mail at competition1@canadacouncil.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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We value diversity in our workforce and encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Posted by: Karen BallCreated on Fri, 2010-03-12 08:36expires on Sun, 2010-04-11 08:39 (3 weeks 3 days) -
Calgary International Film Festival is currently seeking a permanent full-time Sponsorship Manager....
ABOUT THE JOB
The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is currently seeking a permanent full-time Sponsorship Manager to focus on sponsorship acquisition and relationship management. Interested candidates will have a proven track record of success in fundraising and/or sponsorship acquisition and/or experience in communications or marketing. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position starts April 1st and will include a three-month probationary period.Please submit CV to hr@calgaryfilm.com by March 17, 2010.
ABOUT CIFF AND SPONSORSHIP
As a registered, charitable, not-for-profit arts and cultural organization, CIFF is proud to be among Calgary's annually prominent, high profile cultural events, one of the top national film festivals, and globally recognized as one of the top 25 film festivals worth the entry fee by Movie Maker magazine.The Festival connects Calgarians with the world’s many voices through the exhibition of current independent cinema and today’s brightest filmmaking talents. An artful and accessible program lineup features dynamic local and global stories from a multitude of countries over ten days in feature, short, and documentary categories. Our diverse program seeks to engage, enlighten, and entertain our audience while building creative bridges to proudly share our distinctly Calgarian experience with the visiting film community abroad. With growing participation and support from global brand leaders, public funders, filmmakers from around the world, local to international media, and an enthusiastic audience, CIFF has established itself as a Canadian cinematic event to watch for and a premiere event on Calgary’s social calendar.
CIFF’s success at generating extensive community awareness, local and national media coverage, and prominent and exciting brand visibility opportunities makes the Festival an effective marketing partner. CIFF offers its sponsors opportunities to create memorable and targeted marketing programs to both the festival-going audiences and Albertans. CIFF is committed to working with organizations to maximize visibility, provide brand alignment align, and achieve sponsorship marketing objectives. Mutually beneficial corporate, government, and community partnerships and philanthropic donations are the driving force behind CIFF’s sustainability and will continue to be integral to the success of this vibrant festival.
JOB TITLE: SPONSORSHIP MANAGER
REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PURPOSE:The Sponsorship Manager plays a key role in the sponsorship revenue generation and in-kind support of the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) and will provide overall leadership for and management of the department and others that may work within it. The Sponsorship Manager will have direct responsibility for fulfilling or overseeing the following roles and responsibilities dedicated to ensuring CIFF meets its sponsorship revenue targets and effectively manages sponsor relationships:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Sponsorship acquisition, retention and relationship management - The Sponsorship Manager will prospect, conduct discoveries, build custom packages, lead presentations and oversee sponsor stewardship, activation, fulfillment and measurement of effectiveness as well as ensure sponsorship agreements are renewed for ongoing benefit to both the sponsor and the property.2. Sponsorship program development and management - The Sponsorship Manager will ensure that an up-to-date ongoing sponsorship inventory of assets and benefits is in place for the entire organization’s sponsorship program. This will include the updating and accuracy of the valuation of each benefit and actual hard cost to deliver each benefit offered and managing of the portfolio of stock packages for either presentation or customization.
3. Sponsorship program measurement and reporting - The Sponsorship Manager will develop and implement internal measurement and reporting tools that examine and ensure the efficacy of CIFF’s sponsorship program. In addition, the Sponsorship Manager will work with sponsors to implement measurement and reporting to ensure that sponsorship objectives are tracked, met and accurately communicated and reflected.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
1. Executive Support - As required, the Sponsorship Manager will support sponsorship related revenue development efforts undertaken by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. This assistance could include could include any or all aspects of prospecting, solicitation or stewardship.2. Internal Reporting - The Sponsorship Manager will report progress against a set and agreed upon timeline and revenue-based target, weekly to the Executive Director and monthly to the Board of Directors.
3. Departmental Sponsorship Integration - As required, the Sponsorship Manager will assist in prospect development and work with staff members in other departments to ensure effective management and integration of sponsorship needs and programs across the organization.
ACCOUNTABILITY
1. Communications - The Sponsorship Manager will be the senior level point of communications all to sponsors to ensure commitment to sponsor program efficacy and sponsor satisfaction.2. Expertise - Sponsorship Manager will fully understand CIFF, its history and future and needs, to be a wealth of knowledge as such, or knows where to access the available information.
3. Meeting objectives - The sponsorship Manager will be responsible for meeting revenue targets and timelines as set out by senior management team.
Posted by: christian@cagla...Created on Fri, 2010-03-05 15:26expires on Sun, 2010-04-04 15:26 (2 weeks 3 days) -
Festival Director Job Call
JOB POSTING: FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2010POSITION: Festival Director
SALARY: $30 000
START DATE: April 1, 2010
DEADLINE: 5:00 PM, March 15, 2010Complete applications must arrive by post or email by this date.
Late, faxed, or incomplete applications will not be accepted.APPLY TO: M:ST Hiring Committee
Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival Society
P.O. Box 22056 Bankers Hall RPO Calgary, Alberta Canada T2P 5G7
By Email: info@mstfestival.org
Please quote “Job Posting: Festival Director” in subject line.M:ST FESTIVAL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time position, working 35 hours a week. The Festival Director will oversee all day-to-day operations of the festival and direction of the M:ST 5 Festival initiative in October 2010, including but not limited to the following responsibilities:
Programming
Grant Writing and Fundraising
Financial Management and AdministrationESSENTIAL SKILLS
-Keen knowledge of contemporary performative art practices, and surrounding critical discourses and involvement as a performance, visual or media artist, curator, writer or presenter.
-Working knowledge of Artist-Run Centres, Public, and Institutional Galleries and their operations with a minimum of 1 year prior experience as a paid staff member at an Artist-Run Centre, Public, or Institutional Gallery.
-Experience with grant writing, budget preparations and responsible financial management.
-Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and manage several tasks simultaneously; excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient computer skills.
-Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Please visit the M:ST website for the full job posting and information about how to apply.
INQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO: info@mstfestival.org or (403) 837-6678
Posted by: mstfestivalCreated on Wed, 2010-03-03 17:26expires on Fri, 2010-04-02 17:26 (2 weeks 1 day) -
OPEN CASTING CALL
OPEN CASTING CALL:
We are seeking people of all ages, races, and body types to participate in our 2010 photo shoots.
Join us to have a few quick photographs taken. If selected, you can look forward to an exciting paid day of modeling with Corbis' photography team.
DATE: Thursday, March 25th, 2010
TIME: Anytime between 3pm and 7pm
PLACE: Orpheus Theatre, Campus Centre, Main SAIT Campus, 16th Avenue NW
MORE INFO? email: charlyne.lord@corbis.comPosted by: khowellCreated on Mon, 2010-03-01 13:46expires on Wed, 2010-03-31 13:46 (1 week 6 days) -
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
EPCOR CENTRE Job Posting
Executive Assistant to the President & CEOEPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is a not for profit charitable organization that welcomes over 400,000 Calgarians annually into our facility. The mission of EPCOR CENTRE is to ignite imagination, provide the public with cultural experiences that exceed expectations, assist artists in realizing their visions and to enable the artistic expression of all citizens. We are interested in like-minded individuals who will help us achieve our goals.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and inclusive team player to fill the full-time position of Executive Assistant to the President & CEO.
Reporting to the President & CEO, this position provides support to the President & CEO and our Board of Directors. General duties include (but are not limited to):
• Promptly receive and screen incoming telephone calls intended for the President & CEO, providing friendly and professional greeting, taking messages as appropriate and eliciting necessary information to allow timely and accurate responses.
• Remaining aware of and updating the President & CEO’s schedule, ensuring all documents and details are prepared in anticipation of meetings.
• Promptly screen and distribute incoming email and correspondence, responding where appropriate.
• Providing accurate word-processing support by composing and/or editing a variety of documents. This includes highly confidential correspondence, memoranda, contracts and proposals.
• Assisting with organizing meetings and/or special events including Board and committee meetings, etc.
• Arranging travel, hotel and car reservations and preparing itineraries for the President & CEO.
• Minute taking at committee and Board of Director’s meetings as well as ensuring appropriate and complete information is assembled and circulated.
• Keeping track of Board requirements and ensuring reports and documents are prepared in a timely manner, and that follow-up action is taken on Board decisions as required.
• Ensuring all appropriate documentation is prepared and retained to meet legal Board requirements and that meetings are carried out in accordance with the by-laws and accepted meeting protocol.Candidate must be able to represent the President & CEO, be friendly, personable and able to build harmonious working relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public. The ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential information is a must.
Applicants should have more than 5 years of senior secretarial and/or clerical work experience and an excellent grasp of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must. The successful candidate will have an interest in the arts, with highly developed organizational skills, and an ability to pay attention to detail.
This position has a 40-hour work week. A competitive compensation package, including extended health benefits, is offered.
To apply, please forward your resume in confidence to:
Shelley Zagajewski, Human Resources Manager
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9
Email: employment@epcorcentre.org
Deadline for all applications: March 12th, 2010.Please state the position you are applying for. No phone calls please. We thank all interested applicants in advance, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
Posted by: epcorCreated on Mon, 2010-03-01 09:48expires on Wed, 2010-03-31 09:48 (1 week 6 days) -
ATP Marketing & Communications Director
Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) is a thriving contemporary theatre company based in Calgary, one of Canada’s most vibrant and energetic cities. Founded in 1972 ATP focuses on engaging and entertaining audiences by showcasing plays from the contemporary English language repertoire and by the creation and premiering of new Canadian plays. It is considered one of Canada’s pre-eminent centres for new play development and production.
The season begins and ends with four “Cornerstone” plays of contemporary works from the Canadian and international repertoire. The signature event at Alberta Theatre Projects is the Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays, which sits at the centre of the ATP season and represents almost half of the play titles presented annually. The programming portfolio is rounded out with the LEGACY Program (Lifelong Education and Growth for Artists, Community and Youth) and a Family Holiday Presentation with an extended November / December run.
Alberta Theatre Projects is a launching pad, a dazzling bounce into what’s now, what’s new, what’s next. It celebrates excellence, originality, and daring on the stage. ATP fosters an artist-supportive, collaborative environment and demonstrates a company wide spirit of mentorship. With the recent appointment of Vanessa Porteous as Alberta Theatre Projects’ new Artistic Director, this is a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and change at the company.
ATP welcomes applications for the position of Marketing & Communications Director.Working as a member of the management team and reporting to the Managing Director, the Marketing & Communications Director is responsible for the development, implementation and analysis of strategies to engage audiences; communicating ATP’s mission and brand identity; and identifying and achieving ATP’s subscription and single ticket revenue targets and audience attendance goals.
The successful candidate will have 5 – 10 years of progressive experience in live entertainment marketing and with management experience. Key attributes to the position include: a creative, informed, strategic approach to communications, marketing, promotion, and patron relations that has led to demonstrated success; management and mentoring a team in a high energy environment; cultivating relationships with media organizations and communications firms that can be leveraged to further marketing aims; well-developed communication skills and relationship-building abilities within the industry; and the ability to plan and execute revenue based accountabilities and drive marketing.
This is an inspiring portfolio that requires knowledge of the performing arts field (preferably theatre), experience and past success marketing and communicating within the arts, and an appreciation of the value and intrinsic role the arts plays in shaping and enriching our society.
The Opportunity
If you are looking for a new challenge and are interested in leading a dynamic marketing team with ambitious goals and high impact, please ensure your letter of interest and résumé are received by ATP no later than March 1, 2010.Alberta Theatre Projects
SEARCH - Marketing & Communications Director
220 - 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2G 5C4
Telephone: (403) 294-7475
Facsimile: (403) 294-7493
E-mail: vporteous@atplive.comFor further information about ATP, please visit our website at www.ATPlive.com.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Posted by: Erica MattsonCreated on Tue, 2010-02-16 10:46expires on Thu, 2010-03-18 10:49 (12 hours 35 min) -
Sistema in Calgary! The Inglewood School for the Arts
UPDATED March 16, 2010
Do you want to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life? Do you thrive working with a dedicated and caring team of colleagues? Are you looking for a studio that embraces your input and out-of-the-box thinking? Do you have a can-do attitude? If this is you, then...
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!
Inspired by the by the Venezuelan-based, global movement known as El Sistema the Inglewood School looks to Sistema as a tested model of how music and the arts can both help children discover and develop their creative potential and dramatically change their life trajectory. Students of the School pay very little for lessons. Tuition is assessed on a case-by-case basis and almost all of the School’s students are receiving some level of scholarship support.
The Inglewood School has the following openings:
Guitar Teachers (2) - After school group lessons. Commencing Spring 2010
We are seeking 2 guitar teachers to team teach group and private lessons. Preference given to teachers possessing post-secondary education and teaching experience. Current Police Check required.Strings Coordinator - After School Group Lessons
This is a 2-stage position commencing as soon as Spring 2010. The Strings Coordinator will work closely with the Director to develop and implement an El Sistema inspired strings program. The second stage will commence in Fall 2010 when the program launches. Post secondary training in string pedagogy is highly preferred. Current Police Check required.Children’s Music Specialist - Negotiable and flexible hours
We are seeking a children’s music specialist with training, certification and/or experience teaching Orff, Kodaly, and/or Kindermusik. Experience in starting a program from the ground, up is definitely an asset. Current Police Check required. This is a growth position.Please send inquires and applications to inglewoodschool@me.com. More information can be found at www.inglewoodschool.ca
Posted by: inglewoodschoolCreated on Mon, 2010-01-25 07:42expires on Thu, 2010-04-15 09:59 (4 weeks 11 hours)
