OPPORTUNITY: General Manager

CLOSING DATE: April 13, 2022 @ 5pm

The Youth Infringement Festival (YIF) is seeking their next General Manager! Are you a self-starter interested in gaining artistic leadership with a long-running not-for-profit youth festival? We want you!

Remuneration: $6,500/year (approx. 5h a week) permanent with yearly board review

Reports to: Board of Directors

Annual Festival Dates: March (must be available)

About us: YIF is an open access performing arts festival for Ottawa youth ages 16 to 25 to develop and produce original work. We provide opportunities for artistic and personal growth through practical experience, collaboration, and mentorship.

YIF is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful working environment. We encourage submissions from diverse applicants of all backgrounds regardless of culture, race, colour, gender identity, national origin, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, or gender expression.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for the organization year-round and ensure the organization achieves its mandate;

• Manage a team of 3;

• Oversee long-term organizational goals;

• Partnership development;

• Research potential funding sources including foundations and grants;

• Research, write, and report on municipal, provincial, and federal grants;

• Work with the bookkeeper that the necessary paperwork is submitted in a timely manner;

• Liaise with Arts Court/Ottawa Fringe Festival for space bookings;

• Oversee the Festival timeline and ensure deadlines are being met;

• Social media management and website updates;

• Process payroll;

• Manage accounts payable and receivable;

• Write agreements for independent contractors and volunteers;

• Liaise with the Board of Directors.

The ideal Candidate would be/have:

• An emerging arts administrator who has completed high school or equivalent;

• A desire to build and improve leadership skills;

• An interest in arts management, theatre, and/or live performing arts;

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills;

• A resident of Ottawa/Gatineau or a surrounding area;

• Bilingualism would be considered an asset but is not required.

Interested?

Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of introduction to the Hiring Committee at youthinfringementfestival@gmail.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.