Work at Fairy Tales: Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator Posting

Fairytales Presentation Society Job Call:

Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator

Posted: January 10, 2012

Application closing date: Jan. 27, 2012

The Fairytales Presentation Society is looking for a dynamic and compassionate professional to join our team as Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have a background in educational or community presentation and be committed to the ideals of GLBTTQ diversity, criticality and inclusion in our society.  Special consideration will be given to those with experience in community development and/or those who have a background in media production. 

Working with the Festival & Programming Director and the Operations Director, the Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator will oversee the OUTReels and Youth Queer Media programs; assist with the annual Q the Arts Festival and be responsible for the administration and management of volunteers for the Society’s activities.

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Relevant Skills:

Appropriate candidates must possess strong oral and written communication abilities. Proficiency in a Mac environment is essential, and strong knowledge of Office and Adobe, and a variety of other programs is important. The ability to operate appropriately using social media is an asset. Coordinating volunteers and managing department will require excellent organizational skills. Problem solving, meeting deadlines and following-up with volunteers is an important part of this multifaceted position. The candidate will work closely with culturally diverse groups, organizations and volunteers.

This is an early-to mid career position of 4 days / week, with a salary beginning at $32,000. Health benefits to be negotiated depending on funding. 

Application Requirements:

Please submit a current resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant skills before the closing deadline of January 27, 2012 at 4 p.m. Apply by mail to:  Hiring Committee, Fairytales Presentation Society, #202, 351 – 11 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0C7 OR e-mail to: programdirector@fairytalesfilmfest.com

Looking Forward to an Exciting, Queer 2012!

We are back in the office after the holiday break, and we are getting excited about the 2012 festival as films roll in! Remember, our deadline is MARCH 5, 2012 for your submission. Submission requirements and info here

We will also be posting the job call for the Outreach Coordinator next week - so peek back for details! Will you be the next addition to our dynamic and fun society? 

NEWS

Please welcome First Calgary Financial, our partners for the 2012 Youth Queer Media Program. Check them out on Facebook and let them know you appreciate their work in the community! We will soon be launching a new online surprise.. but we don't want to spoil the treat by divulging too soon! Watch for our FairyZine next week for further details! 

LIBRARY DATA ENTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012.

We will need help doing inventory and entering movie titles and info into our NEW searchable datatbase soon! Our goal is to have all our films entered by end of February, and perhaps even have that barcode scanner system in place by then too. This will make signing out, returning and keeping track of our library very speedy and allow you to search by genre, filmmaker, year... whatever! 

Wishing our members a wonderful holiday!

Thank you to everyone for coming to our holiday party on December 10! Visitors made many gingerbread creations, and visted back and forth between EMMEDIA and Fairy Tales. The staff and board of Fairy Tales wishes all our members a great holiday break, and we look forward to an exciting 2012 of film, arts and Queer adventures!

Please note that our office is closed December 21, 2011 - January 4, 2012 and will re-open on January 5, 2012.

LIBRARY DATA ENTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN JANUARY 2012.

We will need help doing inventory and entering movie titles and info into our NEW searchable datatbase soon! Our goal is to have all our films entered by end of February, and perhaps even have that barcode scanner system in place by then too. This will make signing out, returning and keeping track of our library very speedy and allow you to search by genre, filmmaker, year... whatever! 

Celebrate the holidays with us this Saturday!

This Saturday is a day for community celebration and joy! Come down to our office on Saturday, December 10 between 2 - 7PM to share some holiday cheer!

We will have light refreshments and treats, and we invite members to bring edible delights if you wish. Our neighbors, EMMEDIA are also hosting their gathering at this time, so pop next door to visit EM. EMMEDIA is also screening "Output/Input" a selection of member's video works in the screening room, and we will have an informative short video about the Media and Visual Arts Housing Society (Fairy Tales is a member) in the hall.

We will be having a free draw for the complete box set of the U.K version of QUEER AS FOLK at 7PM! Only those who come to the party can enter this free draw, and we'll contact the winner that evening. 

After you have visited us, head down the street to the Old Y Centre to see the new digs of the Society of Independent Filmmakers and the M:ST Performative Art Festival Society. Both parties go from 6PM until late. If you are into Zine culture, be sure to see the SECOND ANNUAL ZINE FAIR at the Old Y Centre between Noon-5PM as well.

OFFICE HOLIDAY CLOSURE - DECEMBER 21, 2011 - JANUARY 4, 2012

FREE Youth Queer Media Program, make a film with us

DEADLINE EXTENDED: DECEMBER 5, 2011 - IT's FREE!

Following the wildly successful 2011 Youth Anti-Homophobia PSA Program, the Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival is partnering once again with EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society to create a media art creation program for youth in early 2012. The works will be considered for screening in the 2012 Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival. There is NO charge to participate!

LEARN THE ART OF FILMMAKING - with a GLBTQA Twist
Youths aged 12 – 24 from the Calgary area are eligible to participate by submitting their idea for a short film, animation or digital video piece that deals with GLBTQA themes. Fairy Tales and EMMEDIA will provide the training and equipment and help youth with submitting their pieces to festivals and for television and internet broadcast. All mentors leading the training will be working professionals within the media arts community. 

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEA
This FREE program will start in December 2011, finishing in March 2012. Please send your idea for a short film, animation or digital video (max 15 minutes) to Melody Jacobson by e-mail: outreach@fairytalesfilmfest.com.

Not sure how? Ideas can be submitted in graphic novels or comic formats, storyboards, or just write your idea down! You can even make a YouTube video telling us what you want to do and why! Topics might include bullying, family, school, homophobia or inclusiveness - or maybe you have additional ideas!

A big thank you to YQMP partners: First Calgary Financial and EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society; and to program supporters the Rozsa Foundation.