Job: VIVO Media Centre seeks an Events and Exhibitions Coordinator

Events + Exhibitions Coordinator


VIVO Media Centre (Satellite Video Exchange Society) seeks a self directed,
motivated individual for the position of Events + Exhibition Coordinator.
The Events + Exhibition Coordinator will be primarily responsible for
developing and delivering public programming in the media arts, primarily
video and new media. In addition to producing and curating screenings,
exhibitions, installations, lectures, talks, artist-in-residence
opportunities and special events, the Events + Exhibitions Coordinator also
works together with the Technical + Production Coordinator and Education
Coordinator to plan and coordinate workshops and other educational
opportunities. The Events + Exhibitions Coordinator will participate as a
member of the VIVO operations structure, which functions as a team with
respect to creative and administrative decision-making.


VIVO Media Arts Centre (www.vivomediaarts.com) is a Vancouver-based,
charitable, non profit, artist-run, media arts centre dedicated to providing
access and support for independent media artists and community-based
producers. We focus on the areas of creation, production, training,
education, professional development, distribution and exhibition. We also
provide creative and educational opportunities for artists working in video
and new media, independent, alternative producers, educators, scholars,
critics, curators, community groups/activists and members of the public
interested in the media arts and related contemporary cultural and social
issues.


Responsibilities Include:
Coordinating the Events + Exhibition Committee
Working with the Advisory Committee, other Department staff and other VIVO
departments to establish, implement and maintain appropriate policy, goals,
objectives and contracts
Developing and delivering an annual schedule of events and exhibitions in
the media arts, which involve the research, curation, planning and
coordination of screenings, exhibitions, installations, lectures, talks,
workshops and special events and projects. This also includes related
long-term planning and policy formation
Supporting the coordination of Signal & Noise, our annual Festival of Video
and Sound
The development and maintenance of appropriate and related partnerships and
collaborations in the arts, educational and other social and cultural
community-based groups, for annual, on-going and special projects
Related resource development, budget planning and financial management
including the preparation of budgets, effective financial management, grant
proposal development, writing, and reporting
The development and writing of related promotional and critical material,
calendars, newsletters, catalogues and guides in collaboration with other
VIVO departments
The completion of VIVO’s new branding strategy
Assessment and evaluation of programs and services including related
research
Graphic design and internet skills are an asset


Qualifications:
College or university training in the visual and / or media arts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
An established knowledge of the media and visual arts and related critical,
social and cultural issues
Proven curatorial or programming experience
Experience working with a non-profit organization, artist-run centre,
gallery, museum or media arts organization
Familiarity with national and international artist-run centres and other,
related organizations and publications
Strong financial and administrative skills
Experience in resource development: writing grants, proposals, critical
texts and promotional materials
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software (MS Word and Excel,
Filemaker Pro, PageMaker)
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a not-for-profit,
artist-run environment with a diverse constituent base


The position requires 28 hours a week and requires flexibility for events
taking place in the evenings and weekends. Additional benefits include
access to VIVO workshops, equipment and post-production facilities.


Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to
Katherine Lee, Development Coordinator, VIVO Media Arts Centre, 1965 Main
St. Vancouver, BC, V5T 3C1 or email admin@vivomediaarts.com


The VIVO Media Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer.


DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Info: admin@vivomediaarts.com