Job: Common Weal Community Arts, Inc. seeks a Community Consultant

Common Weal Community Arts Inc., in partnership with the North Central Community Association, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and experienced individual for the contract position of Community Consultant.

The candidate will assist in creating new opportunities for the community of North Central Regina that will help facilitate, encourage and increase community and cultural involvement and development. The project will promote diversity and support the strengthening of individual and collective identity.

The individual will work with the community to do a cultural inventory and community needs assessment, which will lead to the identification of the community’s wants and needs regarding a prospective artist in residence project and will include detailed goals and objectives. The candidate will also research and determine the financials, support, administrative and artistic mediums needed to support the residency based on the needs of the community.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organizational and research skills, the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people and to be culturally sensitive. Understanding of the arts and arts issues in Saskatchewan and experience with grant writing is preferred.

Duration: April to June 2008

Application closing date is 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2008

Apply in writing stating experience and qualifications to:

Common Weal Community Arts Inc.
2431 8th Avenue
Regina, SK
S4R 5J7
Email: ac@commonweal-arts.com

Common Weal Community Arts Inc. is committed to workplace diversity.

Common Weal Community Arts links artists and communities to animate long term and positive social change. Common Weal facilitates the production of participatory arts projects, based on creating partnerships between communities and artists, through a philosophy of inclusion and cooperation, and in order to create opportunities and choices for individuals and communities.

The North Central Community Association’s mandate is to work together with the community of North Central Regina to enhance the quality of life by representing, promoting, developing partnerships and unifying our community and its image through effective communication, programs and services.

This project would not be possible without the support of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, SaskCulture Inc., and the Saskatchewan Lotteries. “The Artist in Residence program provides Saskatchewan communities with access to arts programming, activities, new ideas, and allows artists the opportunity to practice their craft and share their knowledge in communities across the province.” SAB

Job: M:ST Performance Art Festival seeks an Interim Festival Coordinator

Interim Festival Coordinator

POSITION: Interim Festival Coordinator
CONTRACT: Temporary contract, September 4th through December 31st, 2007
SALARY: 20 hours per week at a salary of $1,500/month
DEADLINE: August 15, 2007

Complete applications must arrive at the Mountain Standard Time P.O. Box or at info@mstfestival.org by this date. Late, faxed or incomplete applications will not be accepted

APPLY TO:
M:ST Hiring Committee
Mountain Standard Time Performative Art Festival Society
P.O. Box 22056 Bankers Hall R.P.O Calgary, Alberta Canada T2P 5G7

M:ST FESTIVAL COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working with the M:ST Board, the Festival Coordinator will oversee day-to-day operations of the festival office, including (but not limited to) the following responsibilities:

PROGRAMMING
-Co-coordinate planning and production of 2007 M:ST 3.5 programming
-Maintain submissions database, artist files and contracts, festival production schedules
-Coordinate publicity, advertising and dissemination of information about the festival -Work with Festival Committees and coordinate volunteers for M:ST 3.5 and day-to-day operations
-Write contracts where required.

GRANT WRITING + FUNDRAISING
-Working with the Grant Writing committee to prepare grants for federal, provincial, and municipal government granting programs for the programming, operations and staffing of the festival
-Prepare final reports for granting agencies, and ensure that all agencies and sponsors are properly acknowledged.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT + ADMINISTRATION
-Oversee financial aspects of the festival, and prepare regular financial reports for the Board of Directors
-Work with the Treasurer and accountant to develop and operate within an annual budget
-Establish and maintain sound administrative procedures with a structure that accommodates all participating organizations
-Maintain a well-organized office, and filing system with accurate and accessible records

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
-Keen knowledge of contemporary performative art practices, and surrounding critical discourses and involvement as a performance, visual or media artist, curator, writer or presenter
-Working knowledge of Artist-Run Centres, Public, and Institutional Galleries and their operations with a minimum of 2 years prior experience at an Artist-Run Centre, Public, or Institutional Gallery
-Experience with grant writing, budget preparations and responsible financial management
-Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and manage several tasks simultaneously; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient computer skills
-Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit 2 paper copies by mail or an email with each of the following documents attached:
-Curriculum Vitae/Resume and Biography
-Up to two writing samples
-A reference list with names, positions and contact information for 3 references

The hiring committee thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. M:ST is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from Aboriginal artists and artists of diverse cultural and regional communities.

INQUIRIES ABOUT THE POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO: info@mstfestival.org