Quickdraw Animatio­­­n is an artist-run centre with a mandate to facilitate the production, education and appreciation of independent animation. Quickdraw serves a thriving community of independent animation artists. Visit www.quickdrawanimation.ca for more info.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Programming & Communications Coordinator is an innovative and energetic professional leading the programming and communications initiatives of Quickdraw. This is a twenty-hour per week position. Key focus-areas include:

PROGRAMMING

• Programming & coordination of visiting artists, screenings and special events
• Management of programming and artistic based initiatives
• Coordination of Quickdraw on-site and off-site course & workshop activities

COMMUNICATIONS

• Communication with members including email, mail, course and workshop bookings
• Dissemination of programming and event posters, media psa’s, etc.
• Marketing plan to increase class enrollment
• Development and design of communications material, including newsletter, course & workshop brochure and promotional material

ADMINISTRATION

• Administration of Programming curriculum and budgets
• Provide support for day-to-day activities including public and membership needs (provide tours, telephone inquiries)
• Coordination of volunteers as needed
• Supporting preparation of grants in conjunction with the Executive Director 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Background in marketing, event-planning or arts administration
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills
• Knowledge of artist-run culture and media arts is an asset
• Knowledge of Canada’s Independent Animation Community an asset
• Demonstrated design ability (preferably in the form of a design portfolio)
• Demonstrated web-administration ability
• Excellent team-player
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Minimum two years related experience

Compensation: $1700 monthly salary.  

Please send resume and cover letter by February 28^th or earlier to: director@quickdrawanimation.ca Quickdraw Animation Society, Suite #201 351-11^th Ave SW. Calgary AB, T2R 0C7. (403) 261-5767

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

Quickdraw is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We thank you for your interest.