Job Opportunity: VANL-CARFAC Sponsorship Coordinator
VANL-CARFAC seeks to engage a professional with project management and fundraising experience acquired largely through working in the cultural fields.
Project: Excellence in Visual Arts (EVA) Awards
Date of call: October 17th 2013
Deadline: November 1st, 2013
Title: Sponsorship Coordinator, EVA Awards (SC)
Description: The SC will create a comprehensive sponsorship solicitation strategy including a database of contacts and a timeline for delivery of funds. The SC will work in conjunction with the EVA Committee to ensure that all appropriate businesses and individuals are included in this database. The SC will work independently to deliver the sponsorship target amounts, and must have their own workspace from which to provide the service. VANL-CARFAC will provide the SC with all necessary background information on the organization and the EVA Awards, as well as a breakdown of sponsorship categories and sponsor packages to be distributed to key candidates. The Board of Directors and EVA Committee may also serve as primary contact for key sponsors with whom they have a personal relationship.
All work will be performed under the direction of the Board of Directors but under the direct supervision of the EVA Awards Committee and Executive Director.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, have a minimum of 2 years work experience in the cultural or fundraising sector, or an appropriate combination of education and work experience. Applicants must also have;
§ Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural sector in the province.
§ Demonstrated ability to work under a volunteer board or committee.
§ Effective oral and written communication skills.
§ Demonstrated experience in fundraising.
§ Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with a high level of independence; ability to balance competing priorities and exercise good judgment.
Computer skills, time management skills and a positive attitude are essential.
Evaluation: Applicants must submit a cover letter, an up-to-date resume and three professional references. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted by the Human Resources committee.
Project Timeline: Hours of work are to be determined by the SC according to the needs of the sponsorship campaign. Candidate must have a flexible work schedule.
Start Date: November 12th, 2013
End Date: May 30th 2014
Resources: Access to all VANL-CARFAC informational resources. As a contract worker, the SC will be expected to have access to her/his own workspace, phone, computer, internet and email access.
Target: The SC is expected to raise a target amount of $10,000 (including program ad sales). Some in-kind sponsorships may be considered to count toward the total amount raised but must be cleared in advance with the EVA Committee. The SC will be required to assist the EVA committee and Executive Director in the organization of the annual EVA promotional reception.
Expenses: Contract awarding professional fees @ $3000. This fee will be paid in five installments: an initial sum of five hundred dollars ($500) payable upon signing of contract, a second payment of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) upon raising three thousand dollars ($3000) of the projected goal; a third payment of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) upon raising six thousand dollars ($6000), a fourth payment of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550) upon raising nine thousand dollars ($9000). A final installment ($850) will be payable upon reaching the full projected goal ($10,000), the completion of the tasks outlined in “Terms and Duties” and upon receipt of the SC’s final report/database following the 2014 EVA Awards.
Deadline: All applications should be received no later than November 1st 2013. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Apply to: vanlcarfac@gmail.com , with Sponsorship Coordinator Application in the subject line.
For more information on the EVA Awards program, sponsorship categories and past sponsors of the awards, see the EVA Awards page of www.vanl-carfac.com.