Starting date:  January 2018

Hours per week:  26 hours

Starting salary:  $19.81 per hour

 

articule is an open-access artist-run centre dedicated to the presentation of a broad range of contemporary art practices. Through our various programming channels, we strive for artistic rigour, interdisciplinarity, and social engagement. The Centre is organized using a horizontal model where personnel work collaboratively and in collaboration with the members of the Board of Directors.

 

The Communications and Outreach Coordinator works a flexible schedule based on a 26-hour work week, Wednesday to Saturday. The position encompasses three main areas: communications, outreach, and membership development (“inreach”).

 

 

 

• Inform the public and the members about the Centre’s activities (through the website, newsletters, and social media tools; in person, via telephone, and email)

• Liaise with the website developer and the ICT Committee

• Prepare press releases and ensure follow-up with media outlets

• In collaboration with the Programming Coordinator, develop and articulate the Centre’s visual identity along with the tools necessary for communications

• Prepare the Centre’s annual Communications Plan and update the Communications Toolbox as needed

• Manage the development and set-up of a new website for the Centre

 

• Coordinate the Fabulous Committee and contribute to the development and implementation of articule’s anti-oppression strategies and activities (including Montreal Monochrome)

• Coordinate the Development Committee and, in collaboration with the Administrative Coordinator, contribute to the development and implementation of articule’s outreach and fundraising activities (including Le Mile End s’articule)

• Identify community organizations, activist groups, schools, individuals, etc. of interest as potential collaborators and organize appropriate initiatives to engage communities traditionally marginalized or excluded from the arts milieu and artist-run centres

• Coordinate, support, and/or facilitate discursive and programming activities in collaboration with the Programming Coordinator: artist talks, workshops, screenings, research projects, school visits, openings, etc.

• Welcome the public, track attendance statistics, and ensure the Centre is presented in a clean and attractive fashion during opening hours

 

• Ensure good relations between the Centre and its members, provide support to member projects, and identify and respond to member concerns

• Coordinate initiatives for member workshops and professional development

• Solicit and coordinate volunteers for the Centre’s activities, including gallery sitting, openings, and events

• In collaboration with the Administrative Coordinator, contribute to the organizing of member general assemblies and the upkeep of member registration and lists

 

• Contribute to the writing and editing of grant applications

• Supervise or co-supervise interns, as required

• Share routine tasks and contribute to the Centre’s general operation

 

 

 

• Minimum of three years of experience in communications, outreach, and event organizing

• Knowledge of the structures of artist-run centres

• Understanding of the various forms of oppression and systemic discrimination

• Experience working with content management systems (websites), graphics software, and email marketing services

• Strong ability to communicate and to animate social media tools

• Mastery of French and English, spoken and written

• Meticulous editing and proofreading abilities

• Experience in project management

• Experience working with volunteers

• Excellent interpersonal skills, cooperative approach to working in groups

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to problem-solve

• Initiative, independence, motivation, versatility, and flexibility

• Knowledge of artistic, community-based and alternative structures in Montreal is a plus

• Having an arts practice is a plus

 

 

In accordance with articule’s commitment to social justice, candidates from marginalized communities, including (but not limited to) women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, people of color, queer and trans people, and other candidates who experience marginalization, are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration. Please indicate if you consider yourself to be a member of a traditionally disadvantaged group and would like to be considered as such for the purpose of this hiring process. Please note that articule’s gallery and washroom are partially wheelchair accessible.

 

 

In your application, please include:

·   letter of intent outlining your relevant experience

·   current CV

·   contact information for three references

 

Please send your application by email to: administration@articule.org

 

Closing date: Friday, November 24, 2017, by 5 PM

 

Thank you for applying to articule. Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.