Job: Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers seeks a Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator


The Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers (CSIF) is seeking applications
for the position of Communications Coordinator. The Coordinator will be
responsible for the following duties: developing and maintaining an
effective and distinctive visual signature for CSIF in all communications
activities including the web site, newsletter and printed correspondence ;
presenting the CSIF successfully and professionally in all printed and
digital material produced by the organization ; increasing CSIF’s contact
with the community & media through public relations ; maintaining
communication with CSIF members.


The Communications Coordinator acts with the mandate of the Calgary Society
of Independent Filmmakers to present the organization to the public.
Applicants must be well organized, have a strong design background; have
excellent verbal and written communication skills, media relations and
administrative skills including a proven record of successful grant writing.
Applicants must be computer literate, possess good interpersonal and
diplomacy skills, and must be able to work independently as well as a part
of a team. Knowledge of the Canadian media arts, filmmaking and/or
artist-run centres would be an asset.


The position is permanent, full-time (35 hrs / week) with a starting annual
salary of $30,000 – $35,000 depending on experience. There is an
expectation that incumbents will be available to work on Saturdays, and will
attend and support events held outside of regular business hours as needed.
Health benefits are a possibility to be discussed with the successful
applicant.


All applications must include a cover letter, a current resume, and three
letters of reference. Applications will be accepted until Friday Aug. 10,
2007 and can be delivered to the CSIF at Building J2, old Currie Barracks /
Garrison Green during open hours of 10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday - Saturday, or
mailed to J2, 2711 Battleford Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 7L4. Faxed or
e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Late applications will not be
accepted. The CSIF is an equal opportunity employer. Selections will be
made without regard to race, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age,
or national origin.


DEADLINE: August 10, 2007
Info: www.csif.org