[Bcma-l] Island Mountain Arts Job Posting
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bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:54:23 -0700
Please see the attached job postings for Island Mountain Arts in Wells, BC.
_Job Postings for Island Mountain Arts, Wells, BC_
Island Mountain Arts is a non-profit arts organization based in Wells,
BC (80 km East of Quesnel.) We operate a summer school of the arts,
International Celtic Harp School, public gallery and gift shop and the
annual ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art.
We are currently seeking applications from motivated, creative
individuals to fill our summer staff positions as follows. (All
positions are subject to funding.) For more information on any of these
positions or to submit your resume please contact Lindsay Read at
finance@imarts.com or by phone toll free at 1-800-442-2787 or locally at
994-3466. *Deadline for applications is April 18, 2008 *(or to make
other arrangements please contact us).
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*Summer Gallery Program Manager:*
_Start date_ mid May, _Duration_ 10 weeks, _Wage_ - $11 -
$12.50/hour (based on experience), 35 hours per week
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*The following position is open to returning College or University
Students only between the ages of 16 - 30./
Job Description: Student will facilitate IMA's annual summer Public Art
Gallery program in conjunction with its summer School of the Arts and
ArtsWells Festival. Assist in organizing and facilitating Art School and
ArtsWells Festival related events at the gallery, such as receptions,
artists' talks, concerts and performances, workshops, readings, and
barbeques. Work with artists and assist with curation and hanging of
exhibits and displays. Research/solicit new works for gift shop, liaise
with artisans, manage gift shop consignment, do daily cashout and
housekeeping. Assist in the preparation of press releases and other
marketing strategies. Greet and provide assistance to gallery/gift shop
visitors. Assist with all aspects of daily office duties such as
answering phones, emails, filing, photocopying, etc., and other duties
as assigned.
Ideal Qualifications:
excellent interpersonal skills
excellent oral and written communication skills
experience in sales, handling cash and doing cash-outs
experience in marketing, promotions and media relations
enthusiastic, conscientious, diligent and respectful with attention to
detail
organized and efficient, excellent problem-solving skills
familiarity with computer programs: Word, Excel, QuarkXpress,
Photoshop and other graphic design and digital imaging programs,
database entry.
ability to work independently and as part of a team
valid BC drivers license an asset; Serving It Right Certificate an asset
willingness to live in a small, lively rural community
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*Summer Program Liaison:*
_Start date_ beginning of June, _Duration_ 9 weeks, _Wage_ - $11 -
$12.50/hour (based on experience), 35 hours per week.
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*The following position is open to returning College or University
Students only between the ages of 16 - 30./
Job Description: Student will manage all aspects of the annual Summer
School of the Arts course registrations including processing payments,
creating welcome packages, and providing accommodation/travel
information. Assist in managing the summer school facility: prepare
classrooms, assist with school canteen, and work with instructors and
students to ensure a positive experience. Assist with coordinating
welcome receptions and other summer school events. Assist with the
delivery of ArtsWells workshops and related events. Assist with all
aspects of daily office duties such as answering phones, emails, filing,
photocopying, etc., and other duties as assigned.
Ideal Qualifications:
excellent interpersonal skills
excellent oral and written communication skills
experience in sales, handling cash and doing cash-outs
enthusiastic, conscientious, diligent, friendly and respectful with
attention to detail
organized and efficient, excellent problem-solving skills
familiarity with computer programs: Word, Excel, QuarkXpress,
Photoshop and other graphic design and digital imaging programs,
database entry.
ability to work independently and as part of a team
valid BC drivers license an asset; Serving It Right and Food Safe
Certificates an asset
willingness to live in a small, lively rural community
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*Special Events & Marketing Coordinator:*
_Start date_ beginning of May, _Duration_ 16 weeks, _Wage_ - $11 -
$12.50/hour (based on experience), 35 hours per week.
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/*The following position is open to returning College or University
Students only between the ages of 16 - 30./
Job Description: Student will organize the set up/tear-down of special
events such as literary readings, slide presentations, concerts,
coffeehouses, student receptions and outdoor activities. Prepare and
distribute publicity materials (print, radio, posters, etc.) for special
events and IMA programming; Handle, process and report on all monies
received for special events; Operate event concession/canteen, including
ordering of stock, preparing concession and processing daily cash outs;
Maintain the IMA Report Binder containing a publicity file, event
reports and other summer information; Develop new programming as
required; Assist with all aspects of daily office duties such as
answering phones, emails, filing, photocopying, etc., and other duties
as assigned.
Ideal Qualifications:
excellent interpersonal skills
excellent oral and written communication skills
experience in marketing, promotions and media relations
experience in sales, handling cash and doing cash-outs
enthusiastic, conscientious, diligent, friendly and respectful with
attention to detail
experience and/or comfort with public speaking skills
organized and efficient, excellent problem-solving skills
familiarity with computer programs: Word, Excel, QuarkXpress,
Photoshop and other graphic design and digital imaging programs,
database entry.
ability to work independently and as part of a team
valid BC drivers license an asset; Serving It Right and Food Safe
Certificates an asset
willingness to live in a small, lively rural community
*Program Outreach Assistant:
*_Start date_ Mid May, _Duration_ 16 weeks, _Wage_ - $11 -
$12.50/hour (based on experience), 35 hours per week.
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*The following position is open to returning College or University
Students only between the ages of 16 - 30./**
Job Description:
* Student will assist in all aspects of course registrations and
information requests: process payments, maintain registration binder;
* Assist in managing the IMA database: process information requests,
registrations, memberships, donations, and reporting on all
related information;
* Assist in managing the Wells-Barkerville School facility for the
duration of the Summer School: liaise with instructors and
students, ensure facility access, provide supplies and equipment,
prepare (and tear-down) classrooms for workshop use;
* Maintain Canteen: deliver supplies, manage inventory, daily
cleaning, collect donations; Prepare, deliver, collect and
tabulate the student course evaluations;
* Manage IMA- outreach and communications, including:
o Create Student Welcome Packages
o Coordinate student Welcome Receptions;
o Coordinate student afternoon excursions (Barkerville, hiking,
canoeing tours);
* Assist with all aspects of daily office duties such as answering
phones, emails, filing, photocopying, etc., and other duties as
assigned.
Ideal Qualifications:
excellent interpersonal skills
excellent oral and written communication skills
experience in sales, handling cash and doing cash-outs
enthusiastic, conscientious, diligent, friendly and respectful with
attention to detail
organized and efficient, excellent problem-solving skills
familiarity with computer programs: Word, Excel, QuarkXpress,
Photoshop and other graphic design and digital imaging programs,
database entry.
ability to work independently and as part of a team
valid BC drivers license an asset; Serving It Right and Food Safe
Certificates an asset
willingness to live in a small, lively rural community
*ArtsWells Festival: Public Art Coordinator*
Start date Mid April, Duration 32 weeks, Wage - $12.50/hour, 35
hours per week.
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*The following position is open to individuals who are EI eligible only.
(To be considered EI eligible you must be either currently collecting EI
benefits or have done so in the past three year. At the time of
consideration for a position we will determine if you are in fact
eligible.)/**
Job Description: Participant will:
- Create and distribute a call for submissions for public art, visual
art walk and One Minute Play Festival
- Research and contact artists for Visual Art Walk and One Minute Play
Festival - Liaise with venues and artist for Art Walk, - Manage all
aspects of Public art for the ArtsWells festival.
- Compile and layout information for the festival program guide
- Create in-house posters to promote to local community
- Make public service announcements via radio, TV, newspaper, etc.
- Create an updated presence on the ArtsWells Website
- Prepare a complete report on 2008 Festival including recommendations
for 2009.
- Update How-to manual with new information.
- Update Corporate sponsorship Proposal
- Complete final Festival marketing resources that can be used to guide
future years
- Begin preparations for 2009 festival: contacting performers and
artists, write grant applications for 2009, Research and purchase
advertising for 2009 festival
Ideal Qualifications:
excellent interpersonal skills
excellent oral and written communication skills
enthusiastic, conscientious, diligent, friendly and respectful with
attention to detail
organized and efficient, excellent problem-solving skills
experience in marketing, promotions and media relations
experience and/or comfort with public speaking skills
strong interest in arts and culture a must
familiarity with computer programs: Word, Excel, QuarkXpress,
Photoshop and other graphic design and digital imaging programs,
database entry.
ability to work independently and as part of a team
valid BC drivers license an asset; Serving It Right and Food Safe
Certificates an asset
willingness to live in a small, lively rural community
*ArtsWells Festival: Community Liaison*
Start date Mid April, Duration 32 weeks, Wage - $12.50/hour, 35
hours per week.
/*The following position is open to individuals who are EI eligible
only. (To be considered EI eligible you must be either currently
collecting EI benefits or have done so in the past three year. At the
time of consideration for a position we will determine if you are in
fact eligible.)/
Job Description: Participant will:
* Develop ways in which ArtsWells can work with the greater
community of Wells: Liaise with local committee(s) re details of
the event, e.g. Chamber of Commerce, Special Events and Economic
Development Committee; Facilitate meetings with community members
(group and one-on-one meetings)
* Research and develop ways to co-market with Barkerville, Bowron
Lakes- Work with ArtsWells Artists: Liase with artists and develop
bios, Compile information for festival program, Liaise with
performers and community members in order to develop story lines
for press releases and articles
* Generate and maintain positive image of IMA and ArtsWells in the
community, provide input and collect feedback
* Liaise with regional organizations (i.e. Billy Barker Days
Festival, Bulkley Valley Music Festival etc.); Create database of
Community Organizations info (i.e. schedule of events and
meetings, projects, contacts)
* Update mailing list, collect members through initiatives (such as
contests or link on website)
* Liaise with media and give interviews on behalf of the festival
* Maintain relevant information in Database
* Prepare a complete report on 2008 Festival including
recommendations for 2009.
* Update How-to manual with new information.
* Begin preparations for 2009 festival: contacts with performers and
artists, Write grant applications for 2009
Ideal Qualifications:
excellent interpersonal skills, easily approachable and friendly
respectful and conscientious in delicate situations a must
excellent oral and written communication skills
experience in marketing, promotions and media relations
enthusiastic and diligent with attention to detail
organized and efficient, excellent problem-solving skills
familiarity with computer programs: Word, Excel, QuarkXpress,
Photoshop and other graphic design and digital imaging programs,
database entry.
ability to work independently and as part of a team
valid BC drivers license an asset; Serving It Right Certificate an asset
willingness to live in a small, lively rural community