« EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE ARTS
FESTIVAL COORDINATOR ALIANAIT ARTS FESTIVAL Iqaluit, Nunavut
Salary: $75,000
Deadline for application: March 15, 2016
Do you have an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the arts?
The Alianait Arts Festival is Nunavut’s premier arts festival that includes music, visual arts, film, theatre, circus, storytelling and more! Alianait presents performers from across the north and throughout the world at our annual festival and year-round concert series. Now in its twelfth year, Alianait seeks a full-time Festival Coordinator to help lead one of Canada’s fastest growing and most exciting art events.
Scope
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Festival Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all logistical planning, including:
– Arranging performances, artists, venues, security and sale of tickets
– Administering application process and local selection committee
– Drafting funding proposals and reports, correspondence, marketing and promotional material
– Fixing dates, finding venues, and organizing travel and accommodation for performers
– Working with the Alianait Board of Directors, participating in regular meetings
– Performing a range of administrative, marketing and office management duties
Basic Requirements
Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent and 1 year experience in event coordination or related field We are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:
– Excellent organizational, administrative, computer and project management skills
– Strong written and oral communication skills
– Excellent teamwork skills including the ability to work collaboratively with creative professionals
– Flexibility/adaptability, ability to multi-task
Priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiaries.
How to Apply
Please forward a cover letter and resume along with 2 references by March 15th, 2016 to heather@alianait.ca
Job description available on request
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
Contact Info
Heather Daley, Executive Director Alianait Arts Festival
Tel: (867) 979-6000, heather@alianait.ca«
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