POSITION AVAILABLE:
ADMIN INTERN

Odyssey Theatre, Ottawa’s premiere professional mask summer theatre, is offering a ninemonth Arts Administrative Intern position to a University or College graduate. The position could be extended up to fourteen months. This job is perfect for someone who is interested in exploring the world of arts administration, and/or gaining new administrative skills, which would be transferable to other fields.

Odyssey Theatre is a dynamic, award-winning company that runs a successful open-air theatre in Strathcona Park. Our company produces a unique style of theatre that successfully blends various theatrical forms, including such arts as Commedia dell’Arte, mask, physical theatre and clown. We are currently celebrating our 25th season, and have many exciting plans for growth, including producing an indoor winter touring season.

Reporting to the General Manager and the Artistic Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with Odyssey’s: Marketing strategies and materials; Fundraising; Grant writing; and General office duties.
The successful candidate must possess the following skills: excellent written
communication skills; initiative; strong organizational skills; oral communication skills; intermediate computer skills preferably with some experience on an Apple operating system (Microsoft Word, Excel); and a background in the arts would be an asset.

This is a full-time position (from July 4, 2011 – March 30, 2012), $425.00/week, 40 hours/week.

The successful candidate will receive training and mentorship in marketing, fundraising and strategic planning, while being provided with networking opportunities. As well as gaining an excellent knowledge of the arts, after completing the position, Odyssey’s Administrative Intern would be qualified for numerous exciting positions in the not-forprofit, private and government sectors. This position is also a fantastic stepping-stone to a career in the arts and to succeed as an arts administrator.

Please submit a cover letter and resume by June 10, 2011 to:

Dana Uzarevic
General Manager
Odyssey Theatre
2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6E2

Or by email: info@odysseytheatre.ca

JOB OPENING

POSITION:  CURATOR

ORGANIZATION:  Galerie SAW Gallery

We are looking for an exceptionally creative and energetic individual to join our small team in the role of Curator.

BACKGROUND

Founded in Ottawa in 1973, Galerie SAW Gallery is a non-profit artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation of contemporary art. Today, with its strong focus on outreach and community development, Galerie SAW Gallery boasts an annual audience of over 30,000 people. The centre’s risk-taking exhibition program presents the work of many artists who are not often considered by other Canadian art institutions. An evolving space comprised of Galerie SAW Gallery, Club SAW and the SAW outdoor courtyard, the centre is an ideal venue for the presentation of performance, media art and new artistic practices. Located in the National Capital region, Galerie SAW Gallery actively participates in political discourse around cultural diversity, the rights of artists and freedom of expression.

MANDATE

Galerie SAW Gallery

- promotes contemporary Canadian and international artists, emerging and established, from diverse cultural backgrounds;

- presents a contemporary art program with a strong focus on Canadian performance and media art, with bilingual interpretative material produced for each exhibition;

- adapts to the changing nature of the contemporary arts by maintaining an evolving interdisciplinary presentation space comprised of SAW Gallery, Club SAW and the SAW outdoor courtyard;

- serves the needs of diverse communities through audience development initiatives;

- engages in collaborations with other arts organizations to increase opportunities for exhibiting artists and to outreach to new audiences;

- commits to paying artist fees above CARFAC recommendations.

JOB PROFILE

You will develop and organize critical and innovative exhibition programs that appeal to a wide range of audiences, in accordance with Galerie SAW Gallery’s mandate. You will work to build the centre’s relationships with artists and organizations from the Ottawa-Gatineau region, Canada and abroad. You will use your expertise in communications to contribute unique community outreach programs and public relations initiatives.

You will work closely with the Director to research, plan, manage and deliver all aspects of the gallery’s programs.

REQUIREMENTS

You will have at least three years of experience in curating exhibitions, in producing publications, in organizing events and in leading teams to deliver projects. You will have a diploma in studio arts, art history, curatorial studies or a related field, along with solid experience working in an artist-run organization, and a broad knowledge of contemporary art. You will have outstanding writing and editorial skills, including proven grant writing skills. As an active figure in the contemporary art scene, you will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively. You will have a strong background and interest in outreach and community development. A thorough knowledge of and demonstrated interest in performance and media art programming will be an asset. A strong command of both French and English will be preferred.

JOB TYPE

This is a full-time permanent position, with benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please e-mail your CV along with a statement of intent, a selection of writing samples and three professional references to sawgallery@artengine.ca. Sample catalogues of exhibitions/projects may be mailed to: Galerie SAW Gallery, Attn: Hiring Committee, 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa ON  K1N 7B9.

Closing Date for Applications: Friday, June 24, 2011

Start Date of Position: Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Galerie SAW Gallery is committed to employment equity and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender identity, age, creed, disability or sexual orientation.

Please be advised that we are only able to contact candidates selected for an interview. Thank you for your interest in this employment opportunity at Galerie SAW Gallery.

Internship opportunity - Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage

Job title: Education and Outreach Assistant
Location: Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG), Ottawa, ON
Duration: 37 weeks
Dates: June 20, 2011 to March 2, 2012
Salary: $15.00/hour
Full time: 35 hours per week
Language of work: English

Description:
The Education and Outreach Assistant will work with CUAG’s Director and Curator to research, develop and implement a wide-ranging program of education and outreach activities, including but not limited to panel discussions, symposia, gallery tours, workshops and lectures. They will work to expand awareness on the part of academic units of the art gallery’s rich resources so as to facilitate the use of its collections and exhibitions in teaching and research; identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration between the art gallery and faculty members; design, coordinate and evaluate student-oriented activities that enhance university life; liaise with local schools and community groups in order to identify and understand their needs and interests and to promote the art gallery’s activities; design, coordinate and evaluate school activities to complement and promote understanding and enjoyment of the art gallery’s exhibition program.

Qualifications:
The candidate will possess a university or college degree in art history, art education, or museum studies. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an M.A. in one of the above-mentioned fields. Previous museum experience or work experience involving youth and/or retirees is an asset but not mandatory. The candidate will need basic word-processing skills (MS Word) as well as experience working with Excel spreadsheets or the equivalent. Fluency in English is required and basic or superior knowledge of French is an asset but not mandatory.

Eligibility Criteria:

This is an internship funded by the Young Canada Works at Building Heritage Careers in Heritage Program.

To be eligible for this internship, you must meet the following criteria:

1)     be legally entitled to work in Canada;

2)     be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (Note: Non-Canadian interns holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.);

3)     be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;

4)     be an unemployed or underemployed college or university graduate, that is, not employed full-time;

5)     be a recent graduate who has graduated from college or university within the last 24 months;

6)     not be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while employed with YCW;

7)     must not have previously participated in or been paid under this or any other Career Focus internship program funded under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy;

8)     be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;

9)     not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW; and

10)  be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory (www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca).


To apply:

If you meet the above criteria, please visit the Young Canada Works website (http://www.pch.gc.ca/ycw). You can register in the online candidate inventory and apply for the internship there.

Application deadline is Wednesday 8 June 2011.


For any questions, please contact Alisdair MacRae at (613) 520-2600, ext. 2929, or emailalisdair_macrae@carleton.ca

The Department of Visual Arts of the University of Ottawa is actively seeking  a Technical Assistant (studio).

For more information, please consult the following link :

https://uottawa.njoyn.com/cl2/xweb/XWeb.asp?tbtoken=ZlhRRFUSMRsHFAF3MVFJHSBNdnlddyQpb1xRJl4RfxEpWDYZWUsbexByPApXUxVaSD5m&chk=dFlbQBJf&clid=27081&page=JobDetails&jobid=J0511-0056&lang=1

The application deadline is June 15, 2011.


Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa
L'Université canadienne / Canada's University

SAW Video Association is seeking a talented, dynamic, and bilingual Communications Coordinator to build and enhance communications at our busy media art centre.  The successful candidate will promote SAW Video’s programming initiatives regionally, provincially, and nationally; increase SAW Video’s profile in the media; and design and implement new marketing and promotional tools.

HOURS OF WORK:   24 hours per week

Qualifications:

§          A university degree or college diploma in communications or a related field;
§          Experience in graphic design for print and web;
§          Experience in media relations;
§          Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both official languages;
§          Proficiency in the following software : Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and/or In Design, as well as HTML and Dreamweaver;
§          Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively; and
§          Knowledge of contemporary media art practice would be a strong asset.

Deadline for applications: Friday, Feb. 18th, 2011 5pm.

Please submit by mail, fax, or email:
- A one-page letter of intent describing your skills and experience as they relate to this position;
- A curriculum vitae or resumé

Send to:
Hiring Committee – Communications Coordinator

SAW Video Association
67 Nicholas St., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9
Phone: (613) 238-7648 / Fax: (613) 238-4617
E-mail: sawvideo@sawvideo.com

SAW Video is committed to employment equity.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About SAW Video:

SAW Video is an artist-run centre committed to support ground-breaking artistic production, presentation and programming of media art. SAW Video provides many services to its membership including affordable technical facilities, and a wide range of programmes designed to create an atmosphere that will inspire production through the exchange of ideas around form, content and style.

In addition to providing affordable access to video production and post-production facilities, our activities include production support programmes for video artists, a comprehensive range of introductory, intermediate and advanced workshops as well as screenings and exhibitions. For more information on SAW Video, check out our web site: www.sawvideo.com.

SAW Video 67 Nicholas St.  Ottawa ON   K1N 7B9   T: (613) 238-7648   www.sawvideo.com

Long Bay Camp's "Arts by the Lake" is a sleep-over summer arts camp near Westport, Ontario (near Perth), that offers workshops in Visual arts, Drama, Music and Dance. To learn more about the Long Bay Camp, please visit our website www.LongBayCamp.ca

We are looking for ...

Art Instructors (Art, Drama, Music, Musical Theatre, Photography, Dance, etc.)

Fun and energetic instructors needed to teach a week-long workshop to a maximum of 12 children between the ages of 9 - 16. The session dates are weekly from July 3 -  August 6, 2011. The instruction is daily from 9:00 to 11:30 am and a one hour elective class in the afternoon, (elective not everyday). The pay is $600 per week, includes accommodation and delicious food. It would really be great to find teachers who really enjoy spending time and working with children and enjoy a beautiful, natural environment that is very community oriented.

For more details, please call Ott at 613-261-6466 or send resume to info@longbaycamp.ca.

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

CLOSING DATE: Monday January 24th 2011

The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual for the position of Development Assistant.

With direction from the Development Manager, the Development Assistant will help raise awareness and support for the Gallery’s events and fundraising campaigns.  The Development Assistant will interact with potential and current volunteers /donors, help coordinate fundraising events and provide administrative support as required.

The Development Assistant will learn various aspects of arts non-profit operations and funding strategies, event management, networking, and practical fundraising skills.

This is a contract part-time, 21 hour per week position from February to July, 2011 with a possibility of extension. Salary: $12.00/hr, 21 hrs/wk.

Evening and/or weekend hours may be required


Qualifications

An undergraduate degree

Experience in an administrative role(s)
Strong communication skills

Strong organization and time management skills including ability to set priorities
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
Team player, able to work cooperatively and effectively with others, including volunteers and key stakeholders

Strong computer skills including ability to learn new software quickly and accurately
Non-profit experience and bilingualism major assets

Please forward (mail, email or fax) your covering letter and resume along with the names and contact information for two references to:

Development Manager
The Ottawa Art Gallery
2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, K1N 6E2, ON
developoag@ottawaartgallery.ca
Fax-613.569.7660

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG), Ottawa's designated municipal gallery, is an independent non-profit public art gallery committed to the acquisition, presentation, interpretation and dissemination of contemporary art for the benefit of the local arts community. OAG's programs explore a variety of issues and include exhibitions, talks, lectures, tours and publications. The Gallery has a growing contemporary collection of works associated with the region. It also houses the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, which is presented through changing exhibitions. The Firestone Collection is comprised of over 1,600 works of art assembled by Ottawa collectors O.J. and Isobel Firestone, who purchased the works from the early 1950s to the 1970s.

The Ottawa Art Gallery is an equal opportunities employer.

Administration and Project Assistant

The IAF is looking for an energetic individual to join our team. Working as a member of our Communications Department, the successful candidate will manage information on several database systems as well as providing general support to all staff as needed in order to accomplish the foundation’s work.

General Responsibilities include:
·         Processing subscriptions for Inuit Art Quarterly magazine and managing the subscriber database.
·         Maintaining the donor database and preparing reports
·         Uploading new inventory to the Inuit Artists’ Shop website and updating the inventory database, preparing weekly and monthly sales reports
·         Assistance with other IAF web projects

Qualifications:
·         The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field
·         Ability to work independently and within a team environment
·         Excellent computer literacy including Outlook, Photoshop, Word, Database systems and website maintenance
·         Strong interest in visual arts

Start Date: Immediately

Salary based on qualifications, this is a one-year, full-time term position to cover a maternity leave.

Interested candidates please submit your cover letter and c.v. to:

Devora Cascante
projects@inuitart.org

No phone calls please

JOB POSTING
Artist Wanted- Teaching Position
“Bridging Creative Minds”
The Nepean Housing Corporation (NHC) is a non-profit housing provider with 559 units of subsidized and market rent housing. NHC is seeking one part time artist to teach painting classes to seniors and mature adults.   Teaching hours are two, 2 hour afternoon sessions per week (total of 4 hours/week) for 21 weeks (from start of February to end of June 2011).
Reporting to:  Community Developer

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
   * Proven ability to teach painting classes (oils/acrylics/watercolours)
   * Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of seniors
   * Effective interpersonal and communication skills
   * Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and negotiate effectively
   * Demonstrated organizational and planning skills
Responsibilities:
   * Teach painting classes (oils/acrylics/watercolours) to two groups of seniors in the Nepean area (2 Hammill Court & 130 Centrepointe Drive)
   * Assist in facilitating and attending 2 field trips to local galleries/museums
   * Assist with planning and hanging of an exhibition of the artworks produced by the participants in September 2011 (approximately 8 hours)
   * Perform administrative record keeping and reporting as required
Please note: the following are required for this position:
   * Criminal record check (for successful candidate)
   * Availability for afternoon and morning work
Compensation:
   * This position pays $30.00 per hour x 4 hours a week x 21 week contract starting first week of February and ending last week of June 2011.  Candidate will be required to provide an additional 8 hours of work to assist with the Art Show.
We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume and cover letter, quoting the position title.  The Ottawa School of Art will be used as a consultant in the interview/selection process.  Any materials sent to Nepean Housing will be shared with the Ottawa School of Art as required for the hiring process.
Interested and qualified applicants can submit their resume to Nepean Housing Corporation, 16 Kilbarron Road, Nepean, ON, K2J 5B2, or e-mail to saradelloso@nepeanhousing.ca, or fax to 613-823-8453 by January 15th, 2011. Interviews with selected candidates will be held during the week of January 17-21, 2011.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR
Deadline December 13

Be part of a fun work environment and help support the art of cinema and animation as the Sponsorship Coordinator for the Canadian Film Institute and its major event, the Ottawa International Animation Festival.

The Canadian Film Institute presents a regular public programme of contemporary, historical, and international cinema in the National Capital region, presented in the Auditorium of the Library and Archives Canada. http://www.cfi-icf.ca/

Emerging photo artists Jonathan Hobin is seeking and experienced arts grant writer to assist with an upcoming application.
The details of the compensation are negotiable.
Interested parties should respond as soon as possible as the deadline for the application is fast approaching. If you know of a grant writer than please forward their information on or forward the e-mail for Jonathan Hobin to the writer.
Thank you.
Please contact Jonathan Hobin directly jon@jhobin.com
Jonathan Hobin is an award winning artist who's recent series "In The Playroom" has garnered him international attention. The estimated number of viewers around the world who have seen the series "In The Playroom" is now estimated in the tens of millions.

The Art Studio for People Living with Mental Illness is looking for an artist to give a workshop that encompases the following: how to stretch a canvass, and to talk about how to get your art out into the world. The workshop will be offered a Thursday at the end of October. The workshop will be 2 hours and their will be a renumeration of $150. Interested artists please send artist c.v. to Art Studio Coordinator Jennifer Cook, jencook_@hotmail.com
The Art Studio for People Living with Mental Illness is a unique partnership between artists who live with mental illness, mental health professionals, and the arts community. The Art Studio provides a studio space that offers a safe and creative environment for people whose ability to pursue their art might otherwise be limited by their mental illness or the poverty with which mental illness is often associated.
The studio space is located at the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington. It runs Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. on a drop in basis. There is a 12 participant maximum at the Studio. Art supplies are provided, and a professional artist is there for support!
For more information please see the Family Services website:
http://www.familyservicesottawa.org/english/art_studio.html http://theartstudioottawa.blogspot.com/
We can also be reached by phone at (613) 725-3601 ext: 220 or by email at artstudio@familyservicesottawa.org.
The Art Studio is a partnership between Family Services à la famille Ottawa, Canadian Mental Health Association – Ottawa Branch, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, Hintonburg Community Centre, City of Ottawa Community Arts Program, and Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa.

POSTE DE RELATIONNISTE AU CENTRE D’EXPOSITION L’IMAGIER
Le Centre d’exposition L’Imagier est un organisme sans but lucratif situé à Gatineau (secteur Aylmer) voué à la diffusion de l’art contemporain. Il coordonne également les spectacles estivaux et évènements qui se tiennent dans le Parc de L’Imaginaire. L’Imagier est à la recherche d’un ou d’une relationniste dynamique pour se joindre à l’équipe de ce centre en plein renouveau.
TÂCHES ET RESPONSABILITÉS
Sous la supervision de la directrice, le relationniste / la relationniste aura principalement à assurer la diffusion des activités du Centre auprès des médias, de la population générale et de ses membres.

•  Conception et mises à jour des outils de communication (site Internet, invitations aux expositions, brochures et dépliants, etc.)
• Garantir la communication avec les médias (mises à jour de la liste des médias, organisation conférences de presse, envois des communiqués de presse, etc.)
• Assurer le lien entre les membres et le Centre (mises à jour de la liste des membres, coordonner les envois électroniques ou postaux, concevoir des moyens d’attirer de nouveaux membres, etc.)
• Solliciter les commanditaires
• Assister la direction dans la coordination des évènements du Centre et dans la réalisation de tâches connexes.

EXIGENCES ET PROFIL RECHERCHÉ

• Formation en communications, en gestion des arts, en muséologie, en arts ou en graphisme
• Une bonne connaissance du milieu de l’art contemporain est un atout important
• Grande maîtrise du français tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral
• La maîtrise de l’anglais sera considérée
• Connaissance de World, Excel, Photoshop et d’Outlook

Le candidat idéal possède un très bon sens de l’organisation, est autonome, fait preuve d’une grande polyvalence et est créatif.
CONDITIONS D’EMPLOI

Deadline: September 9, 2010.

General Manager for Propeller Dance

Based in Ottawa, Propeller Dance is the only organization in Ontario with the sole mandate of providing dance programming to children, youth and adults with and without disability.  A registered charity incorporated in 2007 Propeller Dance is a leader in integrated dance in Canada, providing inclusive, accessible and integrated dance programming to people with and without disability. After significant organizational growth the organization is now looking for an experienced and dedicated General Manager responsible for running the administrative operations of the organization, including contributing to fundraising, communications, volunteer and financial management.

SAW Video seeks a Media Arts Programmer to plan and implement our ongoing dynamic media arts programming.
SAW Video’s Programmer oversees all aspects of presentation programming at SAW Video including: curating programs; planning, organizing, and presenting screenings, exhibitions and other media arts events; preparing grant applications for programming activities in conjunction with SAW Video’s Director; negotiating artist and curator fees, coordinating travel and accommodation for guest artists and curators; writing promotional and critical text on programming events; overseeing the design and production of programming materials; updating programming section of the website; fostering collaborations with presenting partners locally, nationally, and internationally; and attending regional and national festivals/events related to media art when possible.
Hours of work: 32 hours per week (4 days a week)
Starting wage: $16 per hour plus dental/health benefits
Qualifications:
The selected individual will have:

•  A minimum of 3 years media arts curatorial experience;
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary media art practice and the media arts milieu in Canada and abroad;
• Proven grant and critical writing experience;
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage several tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Proficiency with design software an asset;
• Bilingualism is a strong asset.

Deadline for applications: Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 5pm
Please submit by mail, fax, or email the following documents:
- A letter of intent (up to 2 pages) describing your skills and experience as they relate to this position
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- Three references with names, positions and contact information
Send to:
Hiring Committee – Programmer
SAW Video Association
67 Nicholas St., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9
Phone: (613) 238-7648 / Fax: (613) 238-4617
E-mail: sawvideo@sawvideo.com
SAW Video is committed to employment equity. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About SAW Video:
SAW Video is an artist-run centre committed to support ground-breaking artistic production, presentation and programming of independent video and media art. SAW Video provides many services to its membership including affordable technical facilities, and a wide range of programmes designed to create an atmosphere that will inspire production through the exchange of ideas around form, content and style.
In addition to providing affordable access to video production and post-production facilities, our activities include production support programmes for video artists, a comprehensive range of introductory, inter-mediate and advanced workshops and as well as screenings and exhibitions. For more information on SAW Video, check out our web site: www.sawvideo.com.
SAW Video – Centre for the Media Arts
67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K1N 7B9
tel. (613) 238-7648 / (613) 238-4617 fax

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
The Ottawa Art Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario
Closing Date: 14 July 2010
The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) seeks a highly motivated and responsible individual to fill the key position of Administrative Coordinator.

The Administrative Coordinator assists the Director and provides administrative services to the gallery: oversees office operations; manages all aspects of membership; acts as Board liaison for meetings of the Board and Committees; contributes to special events, fundraisers, and vernissages.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in Arts Administration or other related field;
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in both official languages;
• Superior organizational and administrative skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
• Strong interest in contemporary art;
• Superior computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher); Photoshop an asset

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Office Support:

Long Bay Camp's "Arts by the Lake" is a sleep-over summer camp near Westport, Ontario (near Perth), that offers workshops in Visual arts, Drama, Music and Dance. To learn more about the Long Bay Camp, please visit our website www.LongBayCamp.ca

We are looking for a ...........

Photography Instructor

The Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa Inc. (IFCO) is a charitable, media artist-run-centre dedicated to independent filmmaking, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For eighteen years, the organization and its members have shared a deep commitment to artistic excellence and innovation in independent filmmaking.

JOB DESCRIPTION & SKILLS REQUIRED

The successful candidate will have training and experience in all technical aspects of Super-8/16mm/35mm film production, including the maintenance of film production and post-production equipment; an open, friendly and helpful attitude; the ability to advise and assist members with varying levels of expertise; good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and as a team member with IFCO’s other staff members, the Board of Directors and the membership at large. The successful candidate must also have experience in working with digital post-production software like Final Cut Pro and Protools. Bilingualism is an asset!

Job Posting
AOE Arts Council – Communications Coordinator
Full-time – 1 year contract position
Start Date: July 19, 2010       End Date: July 15, 2011
Salary: $40,000 to $55,000 range, commensurate with experience
AOE Arts Council (AOE) is a dynamic not-for-profit organization that works with the community to develop partnerships, audiences, information, and visibility for the arts. It supports Ottawa artists and arts organizations through programs, resources and services.
The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating communications activities and implementing communications plans for AOE and the ARTicipate Endowment Fund. The Communications Coordinator will also be required to work with the Shenkman Arts Centre resident arts partners on marketing initiatives and be able to solicit sponsors from the community to support communication activities. This position also provides support communications for membership, donor outreach, events, fundraisers, workshops and other programming projects.
Qualifications:

• Education background in journalism, marketing, communications
• Minimum 3 years work experience
• Communication skills in both official languages (oral and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capable of working independently and a commitment to a team environment

This position requires:

• Familiarity with the cultural community and not-for-profit sector
• Design and production skills with Adobe CS4 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PDF Writer)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience in implementing marketing strategies and advertising campaigns
• Experience writing for the web, reports, funding proposals, media materials, marketing texts, articles for publications
• Respond to media inquiries on behalf of AOE and ARTicipate, coordinate interviews, write media materials, assemble press kits
• Ensuring the timely production of all publications, online materials, marketing and press and media activities in both official languages.
• Coordinate the production of AOE’s annual report
• Oversee the development and editing of promotional material as required to ensure brand and messages are delivered consistently
• Maintain a website maintenance log, media database and communications contacts database
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate staff, meet deadlines and complete projects on budget
• Experience working with suppliers to produce publications and communications tools
• Tasks and duties as required in support of AOE’s mandate
• Evening and weekend work is required from time to time

To obtain further information about the Council and the ARTicipate Endowment Fund, please visit www.artsoe.ca.
To apply please send your resume and covering letter by e-mail to info@artsoe.ca  by fax to (613) 580-2768 or by mail to 245 Centrum Blvd., Suite 260, Orléans, ON K1E 0A1 - attention Cristiane Doherty, Director of Communications.
Closing date: June 30, 2010
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CITY OF OTTAWA
Program Coordinator, Cultural Funding
City Operations, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
1 Full Time Temporary Position (up to 1 year) - 35 hrs/week
Salary: $55,257.02 - $67,234.44 (2010 Rates of pay)
Competition #: CO2010-00332-NP
Deadline: 18 May 2010
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent supports the decision– making process involving all aspects of the Funding and Award Section’s operations, including leading selected juries in collaboration with Cultural Planners. Plans and implements all aspects of 2 major civic artistic recognition events: the Karsh Award; and the Ottawa Book Awards (English Language) / Prix du Livre d’Ottawa (French Language) and manages all communications needs for the section.
Participates in the planning, coordination and implementation of funding programs by assembling, compiling, analyzing and interpreting operational, statistical and other relevant data; writing statistical reports and producing recommendations. Documents procedures and identifies changes in procedures /work methods or the automation of processes.
Statement of Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Music, Theatre, Comparative Literature, Arts Administration, or related discipline.
Minimum of 4 years of related experience in arts administration or arts production, including progressively responsible or project management experience.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability, may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
Knowledge of:
Municipal, provincial and federal arts development policies, funding policies, data sources and practices
Local arts community practices in visual, performing and / or literary arts
Not for profit funding practices and governance structures
Contemporary arts, heritage and cultural issues in Canada
Research, surveying and data analysis
General knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures
For more information and to apply on line, visit our career site at  http://ottawa.ca  or
to submit a resume and covering letter indicating the competition number to:
City of Ottawa
Staffing and Client Relations Division
Employee Services Branch
110 Laurier Ave. West, 5th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Competition #: CO2010-00332-NP
Fax: 613 580-4762
We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those qualified to continue with the selection process will be contacted.
Applications received will be screened based on information provided. Please ensure you include all relevant details about your qualifications for this position.
The City of Ottawa is committed to providing quality services by establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. The City encourages applications from all qualified individuals.