Gallery Assistant
Application Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2013
Term: 35 hours per week, 16 week contract
Wages: $15 per hour

The New Gallery (TNG), a pioneering not-for-profit centre for contemporary art in Calgary, is seeking applications for a Gallery Assistant. At TNG, we strive to provide opportunities and venues for artists that foster social, political and critical creative practices, while engaging and educating our local, national, and international communities on contemporary art.

The role of the Gallery Assistant is to support the Gallery staff in the various facets of the Gallery’s operations. The Gallery Assistant will be working under the direction of the Administrative Director. Training specific to the role and Gallery will be provided.

Qualifications
Candidates should be enrolled in Studio Arts, Curatorial Studies, Art History, or the equivalent, be passionate about the Calgary arts and culture sector and have a strong interest in and knowledge of contemporary art and the culture of artist-run centres.

Candidates must be comfortable working with a Mac operating system and familiar with Microsoft programs (particularly, Word and Excel) the Adobe Creative Suite, website maintenance, and social media. The successful applicant must also be highly organized and have strong written and communication skills.

Basic responsibilities include:
- Assist in the installation and striking of all exhibitions
- Assist in the documentation of all exhibitions and events
- Assist in the archiving of active and inactive materials pertaining to programming
- Assist in fund development
- Adhere to all current policies and procedures
- Aid staff in volunteer recruitment
- Provide the Board of Directors with accurate monthly reports concerning the Gallery Assistant’s activities
- Attend Board Meetings, visioning sessions, and workshops as required

Application Guidelines:
Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume via mail or e-mail as follows:

The New Gallery
Attn: Hiring Committee , Gallery Assistant
212, 100 – 7 Ave. SW
Calgary, AB T2M 0W4

admin@thenewgallery.org
Subject: Gallery Assistant Application

The cover letter should include a brief outline of the applicant’s knowledge of our organization and interest in the culture of artist-run centres. The letter should also demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the position and specifically address relevant qualifications and experiences.

Please note that this position is posted pending funding approval. The successful candidate must meet the following Canada Summer Jobs Terms & Conditions to be considered for the position. More information can be found online at http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/

Student Eligibility Criteria

- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act6; and
- be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

Clouds & Water Gallery and Visual Production Society, operating as The New Gallery, is an equal opportunity employer, and is interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative of Alberta’s diversity. Due to large application volumes, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We thank you for your time and interest in our organization!

Mob Hit Productions is currently seeking a Projection Designer for “Boy Meets Girl Part 2”.

Boy Meets Girl Part 2 - Directed by Parvis Ramirez (Experimental Theatre Artist, Director, Playwright, and Painter). A one act original script written by Ramirez about the hardships and trials of internet dating.

Rehearsals will run from May 13th - June 7th, 2013
Technical Rehearsals from June 8th - 13th, 2013
Run of Festival from June 14th - 22nd, 2013

A $100 Honorarium will be provided

All interested applicants please send your resume to Claire Bolton at cbolton@thisisamobhit.com

Deadline to apply is Friday May. 10th, 2013

Mob Hit Productions is a multi-disciplinary, multi-media theatre company. For 13 years the Mobsters have been entertaining Calgary audiences with their unique brand of theatre.
DANCE. THEATRE. ART. MUSIC. FUN.
www.thisisamobhit.com

Mob Hit Productions is currently seeking a Costume Designer for its upcoming LabWorks Festival.

As Costume Designer for the festival you would be in charge of the costumes for 2 one act shows (one dance the other straight theatre) as well as the headlining production of Habanera - a dance show based on Bizet’s opera Carmen, and directed by Mob Hit’s Dance Curator Cassandra Uhlenberg. Specific duties will include working with the directors/choreographers to help design the costumes for each show, as well as procuring the costumes that will be used in the productions.

Rehearsals will run from May 13th - June 7th, 2013
Technical Rehearsals from June 8th - 13th, 2013
Run of Festival from June 14th - 22nd, 2013

A $100 Honorarium will be provided

All interested applicants please send your resume to Claire Bolton at cbolton@thisisamobhit.com

Deadline to apply is Friday May. 10th, 2013

Mob Hit Productions is a multi-disciplinary, multi-media theatre company. For 13 years the Mobsters have been entertaining Calgary audiences with their unique brand of theatre.
DANCE. THEATRE. ART. MUSIC. FUN.
www.thisisamobhit.com

CJSW Radio has applied for grants for a number of summer positions this year through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.

These positions are limited to students who were enrolled in school over the past year, are between the ages of 18 and 30, and are returning to school full-time in the fall. The positions are as follows:

• Festivals Coordinator
• Multicultural Coordinator
• Funding Drive and Special Events Coordinator
• New Media and Spoken Word Programming Coordinator
• Music Librarian
• Archivist
• Programming/Promotions Coordinator

Full details on all of these positions are posted below.

These positions are tentatively scheduled to start Monday, May 6, 2012 (though if funding approval is delayed, the start date could be pushed back). The rate of pay is $12.00 per hour and the length of term is 16 weeks of full-time employment at 35 hours per week.

Please submit your cover letter and resume outlining why you want to work at CJSW this summer to CJSW’s Station Manager via email: cjswadm@ucalgary.ca. Alternatively, you can drop off or mail in your application to:

CJSW Station Manager
Rm 312, MacEwan Hall, University of Calgary
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4

Interviews will be conducted in late April.

Application deadline for all positions is Friday, April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM.

FESTIVALS COORDINATOR

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Liase with summer festivals to coordinate CJSW’s participation as sponsor. CJSW sponsors over 25 festivals each summer including Carifest, Blues Fest, Calgary International Film Festival, Calgary Folk Festival, Greek Festival, Afrikadey!, Sled Island and many more.
• Work with the CJSW Station Manager, Program Director and Office Coordinator to plan and finalize sponsorship contracts with the organizations running festivals in Calgary.
• Ensure the implementation of on air and print advertisements associated with sponsorship agreements.
• Coordinate volunteers to be at festival booths and provide community outreach.
• Coordinate and create CJSW promotional materials such as brochures, program guides, etc. to enhance the festival experience.
• Organize CJSW’s own annual charity street hockey tournament, the Slurpee Cup.
• Work with the CJSW Station Manager, Program Director and Office Coordinator to plan and finalize sponsorship contracts with the organizations running festivals in Calgary.

Required Skills

• Excellent communicator with strong organizational and delegation skills.
• Strong leader, prepared to balance a number of priorities against tight deadlines.
• Open minded and prepared to work with culturally diverse groups, organizations and volunteers.
• Ability to organize and coordinate large numbers of volunteers.
• Problem solving, setting timelines and following up with phone and email correspondence is an important part of this multi-project-based position.
• Experience with computers, graphic and/or art design is an asset.

MULTICULTURAL COORDINATOR

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Meet with multicultural program hosts and volunteers to assess needs.
• Work closely with the CJSW Program Director to further improve and promote the multicultural programs on CJSW.
• Produce promotional material - creating spots to be aired promoting each show, gathering and posting show info to the CJSW website, and, if necessary, developing any appropriate print material.
• Assist in writing and producing advertisements for cultural festivals and events.
• Assist multicultural programmers in developing newsworthy content and arranging interviews and guests.
• Produce stock content for yearly cultural events, such as Black History Month and International Women’s Day.
• Develop outreach initiatives for multicultural communities to increase community involvement.

Required Skills

• Excellent communicator with strong organizational and delegation skills.
• Open minded and prepared to work with culturally diverse groups, organizations and volunteers.
• Ability to organize and coordinate large numbers of volunteers.
• Self-starter and finisher of projects.
• Strong understanding of the sound of non-commercial radio.

FUNDING DRIVE & SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Organize and plan CJSW’s annual fundraising campaign, held each year in October.
• Generate ideas for year-round fundraising events and campaigns in addition to the annual Funding Drive.
• Design and implement marketing campaigns to inform the public about the CJSW Funding Drive and the other fundraising events, including finding an artist to create the Funding Drive logo for 2013.
• Establish and monitor budgets, negotiate rates with suppliers and control expenses for the different fundraising initiatives.
• Work with the CJSW Office Coordinator to recruit, train and motivate volunteers for the fundraising events.
• Update and maintain a fundraising database of all CJSW Funding Drive contributors from past Funding Drives.
• Approach local businesses for sponsorship before the start of Funding Drive 2013 and secure donations for volunteer support and pledge incentives.
• Contact current Friends Card businesses and confirm involvement for 2013 and update CJSW’s Friends Card contracts and create an electronic version to make them more accessible to businesses.
• Ensure venues for FD events are available and reserved as well as seek out and confirm performances and activities for FD events.
• Assist in arranging performances and recruiting volunteers for the CJSW Summer Concert Series, New West Fest (in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede) and other special event projects over the summer.

Required Skills

• Very strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite, and experience working in a Mac environment.
• Ability to work with strict deadlines.
• Ability to delegate and coordinate tasks and responsibilities for volunteers.
• Post-secondary education in arts or non-profit studies a strong asset.
• Previous non-profit or fundraising experience an asset, although the position is intended to provide experience in the fundraising field.
• Web experience in design and editing is an asset.

NEW MEDIA & SPOKEN WORD PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and manage a web-based system for sharing spoken word programming such as program segments, tips and interview opportunities between spoken word programmers and other CJSW programmers.
• Research and implement new and better ways to connect with our community and better manage internal communication between all CJSW programmers such as utilizing social networking tools.
• Establish, manage and maintain accounts for various social networking programs with a goal of community outreach and promotion of spoken word programs.
• Operate as a member within the news department, regularly communicating with the News Coordinator.
• Maintain CJSW’s news and specialty programming contact database.
• Assign department members to cover spoken word events.
• Cover spoken word events and conduct interviews.

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and blogging.
• Use and management of software such as “Google Groups” and web blogs to allow programmers to share program segments, tips, and interview opportunities.
• Ability to work closely with the News Director and Program Director to develop new initiatives for creating and publicizing spoken word content.
• Working knowledge of sound production facilities and technology, including Logic Pro is an asset but is not required.
• Familiarity with the local spoken word scene an asset.

MUSIC LIBRARIAN

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Help the Music Director with development and implementation of a digital music library.
• Implement a catalog system for maintenance of the library (eg: CD and record repairs, ordering replacements).
• Recruit and instruct volunteers on how to maintain and use the CJSW catalogue to allow easy access to information. Help programmers and volunteers learn how to use the library.
• Recruit volunteers to catalogue library items and keep the library neat and organized.
• Replace missing library materials by finding album artwork online, asking labels or bands for copies or burning new copies.
• Coordinate these projects with CJSW’s Music Director, programmers and volunteers.

Required Skills

• Task oriented and focused.
• Strong working knowledge of computers, especially Macs.
• Experience and/or education in library organization is an asset.
• Working experience with databases.
• Strong musical knowledge.
• Online research skills and asset.

ARCHIVIST

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop a plan to digitize CJSW’s culturally valuable physical archives of radio interviews, musical performances and historic moments from the past 28 years.
• Digitally archive, catalogue and tag materials for future access and use, and potentially make these materials available to the public based on cultural relevance.
• Coordinate and train volunteers alongside CJSW’s Production Coordinator to help with the actual digitization.
• Create a plan to better archive and catalogue future on-air interviews and musical performances.
• Coordinate special projects such as live recordings and live studio sessions (recording bands and musicians).
• Work with CJSW’s Engineer and News Director to maintain, repair and troubleshoot CJSW’s production facilities and equipment.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of sound production facilities and technology, including Logic Pro and ProTools, digital recorders, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and strong leadership.
• Good decision-making abilities to solve problems.
• Creative and open to ideas.
• Desire to develop technical and practical (“hands on”) skills through experience.

PROGRAMMING/PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Create and design CJSW promotional materials such as brochures, info packages, pamphlets, program guides, etc.
• Develop a comprehensive marketing plan to reach the University students and community.
• Work with Festivals Coordinator to actively develop CJSW’s participation as a sponsor of the summer festivals including Carifest, Native Awareness Week, Calgary International Film Festival, Calgary Folk Festival, Greek Festival, Afrikadey!, Sled Island and more with CJSW staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate special events, projects and promotions for internal and external audiences, such as CJSW’s fundraising events and live “on-location” broadcasts.
• Organize CJSW’s own annual charity street hockey tournament, the Slurpee Cup.
• Recruit, train, and organize CJSW volunteers for sponsored events.
• Work with the CJSW staff to create and implement outreach campaigns to promote the station and the diverse programming found on CJSW.
• Provide creative graphic design assistance for the CJSW website and other social media networks.

Required Skills

• Experience with computers and graphic design programs and software.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and planning skills.
• Possess excellent communication and delegation skills.
• Marketing knowledge and experience.
• Education or a strong interest in art design is an asset.