DESCRIPTION:

VIVO seeks a self directed, motivated individual for the position of 
Events + Exhibition Coordinator. The Events + Exhibition Coordinator 
will be primarily responsible for developing and delivering public 
programming in the media arts, primarily video and new media. In 
addition to producing and curating screenings, exhibitions, 
installations, lectures, talks, artist-in-residence opportunities and 
special events, the Events + Exhibitions Coordinator also works 
together with the Technical + Production Coordinator and Education 
Coordinator to plan and coordinate workshops and other educational 
opportunities. The Events + Exhibitions Coordinator will participate 
as a member of the VIVO operations structure, which functions as a 
team with respect to creative and administrative decision-making. VIVO 
Media Arts Centre is a Vancouver-based, charitable, non profit, artist-
run, media arts centre dedicated to providing access and support for 
independent media artists and community-based producers. We focus on 
the areas of creation, production, training, education, professional 
development, distribution and exhibition. We also provide creative and 
educational opportunities for artists working in video and new media, 
independent, alternative producers, educators, scholars, critics, 
curators, community groups/activists and members of the public 
interested in the media arts and related contemporary cultural and 
social issues. 


The position requires 28 hours a week and requires flexibility for 
events taking place in the evenings and weekends.

Additional benefits include access to VIVO workshops, equipment and 
post-production facilities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinating the Events + Exhibition Committee 
Working with the Advisory Committee, other Department staff and other 
VIVO departments to establish, implement and maintain appropriate 
policy, goals, objectives and contracts 
Developing and delivering an annual schedule of events and exhibitions 
in the media arts, which involve the research, curation, planning and 
coordination of screenings, exhibitions, installations, lectures, 
talks, workshops and special events and projects. This also includes 
related long-term planning and policy formation 
Supporting the coordination of Signal & Noise, our annual Festival of 
Video and Sound 
The development and maintenance of appropriate and related 
partnerships and collaborations in the arts, educational and other 
social and cultural community-based groups, for annual, on-going and 
special projects 
Related resource development, budget planning and financial management 
including the preparation of budgets, effective financial management, 
grant proposal development, writing, and reporting 
The development and writing of related promotional and critical 
material, calendars, newsletters, catalogues and guides in 
collaboration with other VIVO departments 
The completion of VIVO's new branding strategy 
Assessment and evaluation of programs and services including related 
research 
Graphic design and internet skills are an asset 


QUALIFICATIONS:

College or university training in the visual and / or media arts 
Excellent oral and written communication skills 
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills 
An established knowledge of the media and visual arts and related 
critical, social and cultural issues 
Proven curatorial or programming experience 
Experience working with a non-profit organization, artist-run centre, 
gallery, museum or media arts organization 
Familiarity with national and international artist-run centres and 
other, related organizations and publications 
Strong financial and administrative skills 
Experience in resource development: writing grants, proposals, 
critical texts and promotional materials 
Knowledge of basic computer skills and software (MS Word and Excel, 
Filemaker Pro, PageMaker) 
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a not-for-profit, 
artist-run environment with a diverse constituent base 


SALARY: $14 per hour

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter to:

Katherine Lee, Development Coordinator,
VIVO Media Arts Centre, 
1965 Main Street
Vancouver, BC, V5T 3C1

Email: [log in to unmask]

The VIVO Media Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer. 


APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 29, 2007

http://www.vivomediaarts.com