The Pumphouse Theatre is currently accepting applications for a Drama Class Instructor for our Spring Classes.

Drama class activities include the exploration of acting, improvisation, creative movement, voice, storytelling, Shakespeare and playwriting. The goal of the classes is to develop the social interaction skills and life skills of the participants through the utilization of theatrical techniques culminating in a final, group-developed production.

Potential candidates must be available to teach during at least one of the following times:

Saturday mornings (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Monday evenings (6:00 – 8:00 pm)

Skills Required:
- Possess the ability to supervise and instruct young people between the ages of 8-16 and have previous experience in this area.
- Have a solid understanding of the creative theatre process
- Display strong communicative and interpersonal skills
- Be committed to the creative development and theatrical education of participants
- Know how to have fun!

Please respond with a cover letter and resume, to Catie St Jacques by e-mail by March 1, 2013. For class descriptions please visit the Drama Class section of our website at www.pumphousetheatre.ca.

No phone calls please. Suitable candidates will be contacted by phone.

Catie St Jacques
Program Coordinator
2140 Pumphouse Avenue SW T3C 3P5
boxoffice@pumphousetheatre.ca

Looking to get involved in the fun & dynamic arts?

W&M Dance Projects of Calgary Association (www.wmdance.com) is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator:

• POSITION: Part-time, contract basis (approx. 4 hours per week)
• START DATE: March 1, 2013
• JOB SUMMARY: The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for development and implementation of the organization’s Volunteer Program and supervision of all the organization’s volunteers.
• REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: reports to General Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work in cooperation with General Manager to determine volunteer requirements for the organization.
• Recruit, schedule and provide benefits to all organization volunteers to fill company’s yearly volunteer requirements.
• Manage the yearly budget for the Volunteer Program.
• All communications and follow-up with organization’s volunteers.
• Coordinate Volunteer Appreciation activities.
• Plan and host volunteer recruitment and orientation sessions.
• Update and maintain the volunteer database.
• Other duties as required.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Specific experience with and knowledge of volunteer recruitment & coordination for previous non-profit organizations is required.
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently.
• Have strong organizational skills, with a strong ability to follow through to meet deadlines while working without supervision.
• Be reliable, hard-working, conscientious and a team player with a positive attitude.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills, experience with volunteer-run organizations, work well independently and with others.
• Be creative, resourceful, flexible, and take initiative.
• Have basic computer literacy (knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)

REMUNERATION: hourly wage commensurate with experience

TO APPLY: Forward your CV to information@wmdance.com application deadline February 20, 2013

• Only those candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.

Start Date: Immediately
Full time, year round Position.

TRICKSTER THEATRE

ASSISTANT TO THE PRODUCER

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Trickster Theatre is a 32 year old Calgary company. It delivers a very popular residency program as well as a new web-based program - Kids Go Global. The company creates approximately 35 productions a year across Alberta and is well known for the long-term relationships it builds with staff.

Kids Go Global is a partnership between schools, NGOs and the Arts. It empowers kids to make a difference in the world.

The company is non-equity, but pays artist fees well above equity rates.

POSITION SUMMARY
Trickster Theatre is seeking a multi-talented self-starter to play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation and growth of Trickster Theatre.

The person working in this position will be a key player in the development of new programming - in particular our Kids Go Global Program. The position will be involved in the continued development of the web platform, building relationships with funding and support partners, as well as bringing teachers, students and NGOs onto the platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Producing Director ( David Chantler), this position will include but not be limited to:
• Setting up schools, teachers and students onto the web platform, as well as assisting with the integration of the web platform into the existing Kids Go Global Residency Program
• Helping teachers and students use the site tools
• Working with NGO partners and helping them post profile pages, projects, contests and school visit opportunities to the site
• Adding content to all company websites
• Creating crowd-source funding projects with schools and NGOs
• Developing a social media presence
• Managing volunteer input

QUALIFICATIONS
The Ideal Candidate will have:
• Worked in schools and/or in international development
• Experience in web development
• A keen interest in the arts as well as in global issues
• A high proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro, plus MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, in a Macintosh environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in video editing or the creation of on-line tutorials
• The ability to work with teachers and students (at all grade levels)
• A proven track record of project management
• Excellent relationship and team building skills
• The ability to inspire and invent
• The ability to work fast and with confidence in what is essentially a new project start-up environment
• Experience in social media and crowd-source funding

COMPENSATION
Competitive Compensation will be paid.
Work hours are somewhat flexible. Part-time contracts are possible dependent upon the successful candidate’s experience level.

TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume and references to:
David Chantler, Producing Director, Trickster Theatre david@trickstertheatre.com - No phone calls please.

The Alberta College of Art + Design (ACAD) is committed to an academic studio-based education for students in fine art, design, craft and digital media. The result is a rigorous studio program, which produces critical thinkers, creative problem solvers, and artists with well-defined practices. ACAD is a leading centre for education and research; a catalyst for creative inquiry and cultural development. We engage the world and create possibilities.

Calgary, the cultural capital of Canada for 2012, is situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. ACAD, an integral part of Canada, Alberta and Calgary’s cultural community, offers four year bachelor’s programs and is developing our first graduate program. The College is developing an exciting long term vision that reaffirms its educational mission within an arts and cultural context where design and creativity are keys to the cultural prosperity agenda.

The college welcomes applications for the following full time support position:

Administrative Assistant Academic Support

Two (2) Vacancies - (Competition 1213-JA-AP-24/25)

Reporting to Executive Assistant to the Vice-President, Research + Academic Affairs, ACAD’s Office of Research and Academic Affairs is seeking a self-motivated and energetic individual required to provide confidential administrative support to a dynamic academic leadership team. As a critical member of the administrative unit, the incumbent will be supporting key academic committees, monitoring financial and quality assurance data, as well as providing assistance to faculty and enabling administrative processes and record keeping. Flexibility and initiative, as well as highly developed organizational and communication skills, are essential in managing the daily activities of this position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to manage high workloads and meet critical deadlines while exhibiting professionalism, sound judgment and attention to detail.

Qualifications

The successful candidates will have a minimum of three to five (3 - 5) years’ experience in an administrative capacity within the educational or non-profit sector and will have a diploma in administration. A post-secondary degree is preferred. Comprehensive skills in using the Microsoft Office Suite of products and a proficiency working with databases are required.

As a member of the AUPE bargaining unit (Local 071/006) at classification 5, the starting range of pay is $46,093 to $49,359 annually dependent upon skills, education and experience. This is a regular full-time position working 35 hours per week.

Please submit applications including a cover letter, résumé, and the names of three professional references by 12:00pm on February 11, 2013 via our careers page at https://acadcareers.silkroad.com.

Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

ACAD is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of the College. We encourage expressions of interest from all qualified applicants for consideration for this or other suitable vacancies although applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.