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Vancouver
Writers Fest

The Vancouver Writers Fest is one of North America’s premier literary events,
presenting an annual six-day Festival in late October and the Incite reading
series in the spring. Currently under the artistic direction of Hal Wake, the
Writers Fest attracts the world’s best writers to Vancouver. Each October,
internationally renowned and undiscovered authors mingle with 16,000 readers of
all ages in intimate, informal settings on Granville Island, an urban oasis in
the heart of Vancouver. 


 

Job Description

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive
Director is responsible for the financial and administrative operations of the
Vancouver Writers Fest (VWF). This is a co-leadership position with the
Artistic Director and the incumbents share responsibility for the overall
success of the VWF and fulfilling its mission and vision. We are seeking an individual
with a passion for the arts and the written word, strong interpersonal skills
and a demonstrated track record in team management, communication, financial
management, fundraising, planning and administration and grant writing.
 

Requirements:

Responsibilities include: – participating in and
supporting the Board’s ongoing development of policy and strategic direction; –
developing, managing and controlling the VWF operating budget; – playing an
active role in VWF fundraising initiatives; – overseeing human resources
including the functions of: marketing, media relations, fundraising, box
office, volunteer management, and hospitality; – overseeing VWF infrastructure
and administrative and production needs; – public sector grant writing; –
representing the VWF with outside organizations including government, other
arts organizations and agencies.
 

Additional Info:

Anticipated start date early June 2015.
 

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume (in a single PDF
or Word file) in confidence by email to search@writersfest.bc.ca. Application
deadline: April 17, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest but only
those selected for interview will be contacted.
 

Contact Info:

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Email: search@writersfest.bc.ca

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