Call to Artists: The 4th Annual Recovery Art Show

PARC (Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre) is seeking an interim Program Coordinator. A dynamic organization that fosters the creation and development of Atlantic Canadian plays, PARC provides services and opportunities to both established and emerging playwrights in the Atlantic region.

The successful candidate will have an excellent track record for writing successful grant proposals, funding applications and reports to government and foundations; is an expert event organizer; available to work 30 hours per week September 2016 through May 2017; able to work in Sackville, NB a few days each month as required and for the month of May; and will work in close partnership with the General Manager, Artistic Director, and Board of Directors. Remuneration is $3,000 per month.

The job description and responsibilities of the Interim Program Coordinator:

Reporting to the Chair of the Board, the successful candidate will work in close consultation with the General Manager, Artistic Director and Board of Directors to fulfill the following responsibilities:

1) Write grant applications/funding proposals and reports to government and foundations (approximately 65 percent of time).

2) Organize and coordinate current programs which include the Playwrights Colony, Home Delivery, Playwrights Cabarets in each of the 4 Atlantic provinces, and if funding is confirmed, a Kitchen Table Reading series; selecting scripts and/or proposals for the above programs; contracting personnel to fulfill the needs of the above programs; selecting artistic personnel where required, i.e. actors, dramaturges, playwrights etc. for the Colony; all this in consultation with the Artistic Director (approximately 20% of time).

3) Oversee the work of a part-time Membership and Communications Coordinator and two part-time student interns (5% of time).

4) Respond to queries to PARC, contribute to the promotion of PARC and represent PARC in the community, maintain good relations with PARC members and other stakeholders (5% of time).

5) Report and be responsible to the Board of Directors, attend Board meetings, maintain open communication with the Executive, meet regularly with the President (at least once monthly and before each Board meeting) to discuss on-going issues (5% of time).
Please submit resume and cover letter by email to parcadministration@playwrightsatlantic.ca on or before July 4th, 2016.

Kingsbrae International Residence for the Arts (KIRA) is an emerging artist residency located in

St. Andrews (NB) which will be welcoming its first residents in the spring of 2017.

KIRA offers a four-month contract starting July 1 st and ending on October 31 st with a possible

extension.

Working under the supervision of KIRA Steering Committee, the Project Coordinator will:

– Customize KIRA’s key strategic documents according to the requirements of potential

funding sources

– Write grant proposals to various levels of government for an infrastructure project to be

undertaken in 2017

– Write grant proposals to various levels of government to obtain operating funding for

2017 (e.g. salary for the residency’s director)

– Develop proposals to obtain support from private organizations

– Manage the Call for Applications process

– Create a web presence for KIRA

– Establish a communication strategy for the web site and the Call for Applications to

reach relevant cultural networks such as artist residencies organizations, art

organizations, art publications, etc.

– Perform other duties relevant to the project

Qualifications

Experience in working in an art/cultural organization

Experience in writing grant proposals

Experience in web communication

Excellent writing skills

Ability to work autonomously and to manage several files at the same time

Recognized for having excellent people skills

Recognized for having excellent coordinating skills

Knowledge of art networks in Canada

Degree in arts/cultural management is an asset

Working off-site is possible. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Interested candidates must send a resume and a covering letter to Tim Henderson, Managing

Director, Kingsbrae Garden: tim@kingsbraegarden.com no later than June 15, 2016.

The New Brunswick Crafts Council is hiring a summer student! We are seeking a creative and driven individual as Bilingual Administrative Coordinator starting June 20. This is a great opportunity to learn the inner-workings of a non-profit organization, gain office administration experience, and discover the vibrancy of the New Brunswick crafts and culture sector! Help with the planning and implementation of our #FromHumanHands: NB Fine Craft Festivals and 2016 #Spectrum and #SharingStories exhibitions, plus general office admin help and communications. The official job posting can be found here: http://ow.ly/4nsXpt OR http://www.nbcraftscouncil.ca/2016/05/05/nbcrafts-council-summer-student-employment-opportunity The application deadline is June 6, 2016.For more information, contact the New Brunswick Crafts Council at ed@nbcraftscouncil.ca or 450-8989. The New Brunswick Crafts Council/Conseil des Métier d’art du Nouveau-Brunswick is a member-centered, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in crafts, maintaining standards of craftsmanship, and expanding markets for fine crafts.