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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