Job Title: Festival Programmer
About Us
What began in 1989 as a small community film festival has evolved into a professional queer arts organization. Out On Screen is a registered charity with two core programs: the annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival and Out in Schools. Our vision: to celebrate and advance queer communities through cultural expressions.
Our team is passionate about making a difference in our communities and it is evident in our culture and values. We are a progressive employer offering comprehensive salary packages that include extended health benefits, wellness and professional development funds and a supportive and flexible work environment. Along with the unique opportunity to work for a queer organization!
About the Position
The Festival Programmer develops and oversees the artistic vision of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival. A core competency of the festival is to bring diverse communities together around LGBT issues, thereby, the incumbent will possess a strong curatorial and/or artistic practice deeply rooted in engaging communities around social issues. This is a management position with up to six seasonal direct reports. The Festival Programmer reports to our Director of Programs & HR.
Responsibilities:
§ Oversee the vision and implementation of all festival programming including panel discussions, workshops, spotlights, guest curators, artist awards, etc.
§ Research, solicit and screen film, video and other art forms for presentation at the festival.
§ Build relationships with artists, distributors and other art groups.
§ Leads and inspires the programming committee.
§ Serve as key media spokesperson for the festival.
§ Accountable for leading and managing short-term festival contracts that include technicians, parties and guest relations.
§ Grant and report writing.
§ Manage administrative aspects of festival programming that include film databases, artist and distributor fees, generating timelines, programming department budget and attending staff meetings and annual strategic planning sessions.
Qualifications:
§ Minimum 3 years experience programming media art, or curatorial equivalent
§ Extensive knowledge of queer independent film and video
§ Demonstrated collaborative leadership and experience in community development
§ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
§ Relevant experience working within a social-profit setting
§ Project management is essential, HR management an asset
Employment terms:
This is a year round position based on 24 hours per week and includes full time hours, at 37.5 hours per week, from April 1 to August 31.
§ Start date January 14, 2013.
§ Comprehensive salary package starting at $40,000 per annum and including extended health benefits, wellness funds, professional development funds and opportunities for travel to Canadian and international film festivals.
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Email cover letter and resume, in either PDF or Word format, to employment@outonscreen.com by 10AM Tuesday, December 4th, 2012. Please indicate “Festival Programmer Position- YOUR NAME” in the subject line.
Out On Screen strives for meaningful employment from all communities. First Nations, people of colour, transgender and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We thank all candidates for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please look to our website for employment updates.