PRODUCTION COORDINATOR TOT 2015 Final

TANGLED ON TOUR: THUNDER BAY
PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR
POSITION TITLE: Production Coordinator for Tangled on Tour in Thunder Bay
LOCATION: Thunder Bay
COMPANY: Tangled Art + Disability (TAD)
REPORTS TO: Tangled on Tour Director
SALARY GRADE: $20/hr, TOTAL= 6.5 weeks - 15 hrs/week (for 5 weeks), 30
hrs/week (1 week), 3 days full time – (Festival dates June 11-13)
EST TOTAL HOURS = 125
TOTAL = $2500.00
The Tangled Art + Disability, Tangled on Tour: Thunder Bay Production Assistant
is a part-time contract position. The Production Assistant is responsible for dayto-day coordination of the logistics of the 3-day festival from June 11 - 13. This
position will be part-time beginning April 29, 2015 and full time from June 3 –
June 10 and then full time during the 3-day festival from June 11-13. Hours will
be Monday-Friday from with some evening and weekend hours during Tangled
on Tour events.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Coordinator for Tangled on Tour in Thunder Bay is responsible
for:
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Answering and directing telephone calls, responding to and reporting on
voicemail and email enquiries, taking messages and presenting
information about Tangled in a professional manner;
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Main contact with event venues, artists and partners about all details of
the Tangled on Tour in Thunder Bay events;
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Creating and maintaining an extensive contact list;
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Communication with likeminded organizations regarding newsletters and
promotion;
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Coordination of email invitations, promotion to events;
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Managing Facebook event pages, promotion through Twitter;
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Distributing and collecting feedback forms from artists and audience
members, following events;
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Helping with booking accessibility requirements (ASL, captioning etc.) at
all the events as well as travel and accommodations for artists and staff
(under direction of Tour Director);
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Overseeing administration of volunteers, including scheduling and onsite
coordination of volunteers at events;
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Supporting staff as needed;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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At least 1 to 2 years administrative experience
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong writing and communication skills.
Knowledge of disability issues and disability culture and the arts
Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize
Tangled Art + Disability (formerly Abilities Arts Festival) is a charitable, not-forprofit organization committed to:
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Showcasing, promoting and employing artists with disabilities from visual,
performing, media and integrated art forms;
Investing in the future of disability arts by empowering children and youth
with disabilities to explore their own talents;
Fostering partnerships that increase access and opportunities for artists
with disabilities;
Providing professional development to artists with disabilities;
Building a more inclusive arts and culture sector by enhancing
accessibility to the arts for all.
Tangled Art + Disability is committed to encouraging opportunities for people
with disabilities to work in leadership positions in the arts and culture sector. We
will make every possible accommodation within our means to ensure that this
position is available to people with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities are
prioritized. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a cover letter
indicating their interest, experience and familiarity with disability arts, as well as
an expression of their vision, goals, and artistic philosophy to
[email protected].
Tangled Art + Disability is working in partnership with Community Arts & Heritage
Education Project (CAHEP) to offer this employment opportunity in Thunder Bay.