Job opportunity - reelout festival director
JOB POSTING: FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Application deadline: May 1, 2007.
reelout, Kingston’s annual not for profit queer film + video festival, is seeking a part-time Festival Director.
THE POSITION
The Festival Director is responsible for ensuring the continued success of the reelout queer film + video festival. The Director’s duties include:
- Volunteer coordination
- Supervision of seasonal staff and other contract workers
- Public and community relations
- Donor and corporate sponsor relations
- Management of the festival office
- General administration
- Content development for the festival website
Ultimately, the Festival Director takes a leadership role in ensuring that reelout’s annual queer film + video festival runs smoothly and maintains its place as one of the premier cultural events in the city of Kingston.
ASSETS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will enjoy:
- Experience navigating the complex world of arts presentation activities
- A passion for film + video
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with public speaking
- An ability to multi-task
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in staff and volunteers
- Some experience in a leadership or management role
- A commitment to the queer community
- Demonstrated success in securing funding from charitable foundations, arts councils and the business community is an asset.
RENUMERATION
Contract position. Ten months (June 2007-March 2008), 20$ per hour at 20 hours per week. Total: $17,000.
TO APPLY
Application deadline: May 1, 2007.
Please include: A CV or resume; a cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this position; and the names and contact information of two referees who know you and your capabilities (at least one from a recent employer).
Please send via email: jobs@reelout.com.
Via mail: reelout c/o Samantha King, President, reelout Board of Directors, 2 Rideau Terrace, Kingston, Ontario K7K 1J3.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Samantha at (613) 549-3468 or to jobs@reelout.com.
You will only be contacted if we would like to interview you for this position. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.