The Regent Park Film Festival is looking for a dynamic and organized person to come on board as our Festival Manager. Deadline to apply is Feb 21, 2014. For more information on the position and how to apply, take a look below:
Overview:
The Festival Manager oversees logistics and operations on a year-round basis at the Regent Park Film Festival, while also managing the organization’s outreach and communication needs.
Terms of Contract:
Position: Full time, Contract. Benefits included. Immediate start date, to December 31, 2014.
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Schedule: Weekdays, with some evenings and weekends
Reports to: Executive Director
Responsibilities:
Operations and Logistics
- Work closely with Executive Director to manage logistics for community screenings, events, annual fundraising screening and festival
- Work closely with Executive Director to develop festival and year-round critical path
- Lead staff in ensuring the maintenance of the database systems, and coordinate volunteers to update database as needed
- Take part in programming considerations as needed for generating ideas for communication and outreach
- Assist in stewarding special guests and managing volunteers during the festival
Community Outreach
- Develop and implement strategic community outreach initiatives and activities on a year-round basis
- Build and steward positive and engaging community partner relations with relevant community organizations and other local events to widen audience exposure and increase community profile
- Reach out to community organizations to secure local audiences for the annual festival
- Represent the Festival at relevant meetings and events in Regent Park and Toronto
Communications/Marketing Materials
- Work closely with Program Director to manage and update content for website, e-newsletter and social media
- Liaise with designer and website developer and project manage print and digital marketing material production for the annual festival
- Project manage relationship with PR company
- Assist Executive Director in coordinating and facilitating the work of the Communications Committee
Facility Management (Micro Space)
- Respond to and confirming booking requests
- Manage booking schedule
- Prepare and send invoices and agreements
- Manage maintenance of the facility space
- Publicize the facility through community outreach with the objective of securing additional bookings
Fundraising
- Assist Executive Director in researching prospective funders and putting together funding proposals
Admin
- Recruit and manage office interns and volunteers
- Train the Volunteer Coordinator
- Manage Festival’s info email account
- Assist in maintaining regular administrative monthly duties around the office
Skills Required:
- Experience working in a festival environment
- Familiarity with the not-for-profit arts sector
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly organized, able to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Computer literacy (word processing, excel, email, web)
- Knowledge and familiarity with inner city issues and context
- An appreciation for the intersections of community building, urban development and professional arts
- Strong problem solving skills, ability to take initiative, and work well in a team
The following will be considered assets:
- Familiarity In living or working in Regent Park, or similar inner city communities
Application Information:
Please email your resume and letter of interest to careers@regentparkfilmfestival.com, Attn: Hiring Committee. Refer to Festival Manager in your subject line
Closing Date: Feb 21, 2014
All applications will be reviewed by festival staff and the Board of Directors. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Please no telephone inquiries.