Position Type: Full-time contract, 37.5 hours/week, flexibility required
Application Deadline: 26 February 2010, 6pm
Years Experience: 2+
Salary: $35,000/year + benefits

Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society is seeking an outstanding, highly motivated arts professional to step into the role of Programs Manager + Curator. Supporting the creative vision and priorities of the organization, this includes [but is not limited to] producing an annual series of exhibitions, cinematic salons and workshops.

Cineworks was formed to promote and encourage the production, distribution and exhibition of independent film in British Columbia. Functioning, in part, as a production co-operative, Cineworks now provides its members with the production equipment and facilities, information related support structures and environment necessary to produce independent media art. Cineworks arranges and presents public exhibitions and discussions aimed at increasing film awareness and knowledge, encouraging the growth of film analysis.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Develop comprehensive plans for all aspects of programs delivery, up to three years in advance, including the curation of exhibitions;

Research and identify potential funding sources and develop program proposals;

Provide reports to the Executive Director on programs and services for use in funding applications and strategic planning;

Oversee the implementation of programs, policies and operations on a day-to-day basis;

Develop and manage programs budget;

Develop publicity materials and media campaigns;

Manage logistics required for exhibitions, salons and workshops;

Chair the Program Advisory Committee, including calling meetings, setting agendas, and preparing reports from meetings [the Program Advisory Committee is appointed by the Board on an annual basis and meets as needed or at least twice a year];

Conduct orientation sessions for potential new members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Programs Manager + Curator will be an energetic self directed person with superb oral and written communication skills, in addition to proven financial management abilities. Prior successful grantwriting experience is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have graduated from a post-secondary educational institution with extensive knowledge in media art practices, including practicing artists, historical developments, and current trajectories in critical issues influencing the field. A special interest in celluloid is desired. Significant experience in all aspects of developing and delivering programs is essential. The Programs Manager + Curator will be well versed in basic computer applications [preferably on a Mac platform]. Familiarity with Photoshop and web applications is an asset. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize and meet deadlines and their past experience will evidence forward-thinking project management and organizational skills. The successful candidate must be able to craft critical, curatorial texts to accompany their curation and programming.

Position commences 12 April 2010.

Salary: $35, 000/year + benefits [after three month probation period]

Application deadline:  26 February 2010 [postmarked if mailed]

Cineworks is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group or persons with a disability.

Applications containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample and a proposed one-year exhibition plan, must be received by 6:00 p.m. on 26 February 2010.

Please send applications by post or email only to:

Meg Thornton, Executive Director
Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society
#300-1131 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7
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We apologize that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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