Thursday, August 02, 2007

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

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Friday, February 23, 2007

Callout: SaskInteractive Summit 2007 - "Way Beyond Websites"

SaskInteractive Summit 2007 - "Way Beyond Websites"

Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Saskatoon
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 8, 2007

Our second annual one-day SaskInteractive Summit will feature this year the
theme "Way Beyond Websites." Wide-ranging topics for this event will
include, among others:

* Everything you need to understand about Web 2.0
* The latest developments on mobile platforms
* An overview of computer gaming in the traditional sense, moving into
online games, serious games, games for health and the virtually unlimited
opportunity e-Gaming offers to education, industry, and to service providers
* Developments in eGaming and eLearning at the University of
Saskatchewan and University of Regina, as well as exciting research at
TRLabs
* Practical, real-world examples of applied simulation training in
industrial applications
* A presenter from one of the companies that creates immersive on-line
worlds, such as the enormously popular "Second Life"
* Marketing yourself online
* An overview of developments in England - a major player on the world
stage in the e-Gaming industry
* An update on Fortune Cat Game Studio - Manitoba's recently-launched
not-for-profit game development incubator to create a successful eGaming
industry in Manitoba
* An overview of developments across Canada, from the formation of the
national body (CIAIC), to NewMediaBC's World Centre, to the Banff New Media
Accelerator Program, to Manitoba's animation and game industry, to Quebec's
highly-developed industry, to PEI's bold move into e-Gaming.

More details will be posted as they become available.
Who Should Attend

This summit will be of interest to:

* Interactive digital media developers
* Progressive companies and organizations who provide training,
education, and customer support (i.e., human resource professionals,
universities, technical schools, school divisions, health regions, tribal
councils, government departments and agencies, manufacturers)
* Members of the government and business community interested in growth
opportunities for the province

Registration Fees
Members (Full session) $125
Non-members* (Full session) $175

Half day, A la carte and group pricing are also available; please visit our
registration page for details.

*Non-members who submit a membership application prior to March 1 qualify
for member pricing

Full session fees include:

* Wednesday evening reception (cash bar)
* Continental breakfast
* Lunch
* 2 nutrition breaks

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