The
Adäka Cultural Festival as launched in July 2011, with a mission to develop
and deliver a world-class, iconic festival that will showcase, celebrate and
foster the development of Yukon’s diverse and distinctive First Nations arts
and culture. The 7-day festival features a vibrant sche
Adäka Cultural Festival as launched in July 2011, with a mission to develop
and deliver a world-class, iconic festival that will showcase, celebrate and
foster the development of Yukon’s diverse and distinctive First Nations arts
and culture. The 7-day festival features a vibrant sche
dule of events that
includes traditional and contemporary music, dance, drumming, arts and crafts,
storytelling, film, artist demonstrations, public workshops and cultural presentations,
youth programming, a fashion show and more. Each year, the festival program
features over 200 aboriginal artists from all corners of Yukon along with guest
artists from across Canada and other parts of the world. Now in its fifth year,
Adäka has become a highly anticipated artistic and cultural gathering and an
established Yukon event that helps attracts visitors from around the world.
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JOB SUMMARY
JOB SUMMARY
Working
under the direction of the Executive Producer, the Assistant Producer is
responsible for the development and implementation of the performing arts
program, community engagement and partnerships program, and all aspects of
marketing and communications for the Festival.
under the direction of the Executive Producer, the Assistant Producer is
responsible for the development and implementation of the performing arts
program, community engagement and partnerships program, and all aspects of
marketing and communications for the Festival.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:
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PROGRAM – PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL
PROGRAM – PERFORMING ARTS/CULTURAL
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Work with Festival Team and program partners to develop and implement
performing arts program for the 2015 Festival to include: main-stage
performances, cultural presentations, Aboriginal films, storytelling, community
feast/drumming circle and more.
Work with Festival Team and program partners to develop and implement
performing arts program for the 2015 Festival to include: main-stage
performances, cultural presentations, Aboriginal films, storytelling, community
feast/drumming circle and more.
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Coordinate all operational, programming and logistical needs associated with
program.
Coordinate all operational, programming and logistical needs associated with
program.
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Supervise sound and stage personnel to successfully deliver program elements.
Supervise sound and stage personnel to successfully deliver program elements.
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Work with team to implement a participant needs program that includes
accommodation, travel, ground transportation, meals, special needs, elder care.
Work with team to implement a participant needs program that includes
accommodation, travel, ground transportation, meals, special needs, elder care.
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Develop detailed production schedules and run sheets for each day of
programming.
Develop detailed production schedules and run sheets for each day of
programming.
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Partnerships
Partnerships
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Work with existing and new program partners to develop joint programming and
projects for Adaka. Current partners include Yukon Arts Centre, BYTE, Skookum
Jim Friendship Centre, Yukon Film Society Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.
Work with existing and new program partners to develop joint programming and
projects for Adaka. Current partners include Yukon Arts Centre, BYTE, Skookum
Jim Friendship Centre, Yukon Film Society Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre.
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Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications
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Implement Festival marketing and communications plan to include:
Implement Festival marketing and communications plan to include:
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Website – wwww.adakafestival.ca
Website – wwww.adakafestival.ca
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Radio Ad Campaign
Radio Ad Campaign
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8 Page Program/Insert – What’s Up Yukon
8 Page Program/Insert – What’s Up Yukon
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Newspaper Ad Campaign
Newspaper Ad Campaign
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Electronic Promotional Campaign (Mail Chimp)
Electronic Promotional Campaign (Mail Chimp)
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Media Coverage – Radio, publications, newspaper, etc.
Media Coverage – Radio, publications, newspaper, etc.
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Media events and press releases
Media events and press releases
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Social Media
Social Media
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Photo & Video Documentation
Photo & Video Documentation
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Financial Management
Financial Management
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Manage budget commitments and expenditures in assigned areas of responsibility
Manage budget commitments and expenditures in assigned areas of responsibility
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Negotiate and manage contracts for all performers and sound/tech contractors
Negotiate and manage contracts for all performers and sound/tech contractors
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Protocol
Protocol
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Work closely with Executive Producer to adhere to First Nations protocol
requirements
Work closely with Executive Producer to adhere to First Nations protocol
requirements
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Project Evaluation & Reporting
Project Evaluation & Reporting
Work
with Festival team to evaluate and report on all aspects of the Festival.
with Festival team to evaluate and report on all aspects of the Festival.
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Performance program
Performance program
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Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications
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Partnerships
Partnerships
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QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
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Post-secondary degree or relevant work experience in arts, tourism, or event
management
Post-secondary degree or relevant work experience in arts, tourism, or event
management
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Knowledge of the Yukon First Nations Nations, non-profit, arts, tourism and
Whitehorse market are assets
Knowledge of the Yukon First Nations Nations, non-profit, arts, tourism and
Whitehorse market are assets
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Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex, multi-faceted
project or events
Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex, multi-faceted
project or events
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Significant experience in marketing and communications
Significant experience in marketing and communications
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Significant experience and proven track record in successful fundraising,
budget planning and management
Significant experience and proven track record in successful fundraising,
budget planning and management
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CHARACTERISTICS
CHARACTERISTICS
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Pro-active and the ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
Pro-active and the ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary.
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Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of team members
Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of team members
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Able to multi-task and deal with shifting priorities
Able to multi-task and deal with shifting priorities
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Strong interpersonal skills and able to work cooperatively Excellent oral and
written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and able to work cooperatively Excellent oral and
written communication skills
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Energetic and passionate about Yukon First Nations arts, culture and people
Energetic and passionate about Yukon First Nations arts, culture and people
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
DEADLINE
February
6, 2015 4:30 p.m
6, 2015 4:30 p.m