St. Clair Arts Festival Committee
Arts Festival Coordinator

Reporting to the St Clair Arts Festival Executive Committee, the Arts Festival Coordinator will work in conjunction with a volunteer artistic and administrative team to develop and implement a successful community arts event. This part-time position requires experience in event coordination, knowledge in the performing and/or visual arts, and an interest in working with a diverse community. Applicants should be detail-minded, have good communication and computer skills.

The St. Clair Arts Festival, is a not for profit organization that is organizing ArtWalk, a first-time festival and studio tour in partnership with UrbanArts Community Arts Council. The Festival will be held during Artsweek on October 1, 2 and 3, 2004.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Outreach to local artists, businesses and community stakeholders
- Scheduling of all artistic activities and the undertaking of project management in conjunction with the Chair of the Festival Committee
- Manage event logistics and coordinate project plan
- Assist in implement the marketing and promotions plans for the event
- Work with local BIA Chair to communicate event activities
- Assist the volunteer Performing Arts Coordinator with the organization of venues and musicians
- Assist the volunteer Visual Arts Coordinator with the organization of the studio tour and venues for hanging works
- Attend St. Clair Arts Festival General and Executive Meetings
- Provide administrative, evaluation and project support when necessary

To apply, please send a resume and a short letter stating why you wish to be part of this project by August 6, 2004. Hours are flexible, part-time and remuneration is $375 week. The position will run 8 weeks from August 16 – October 8.

E-mail: lily@urbanartstoronto.com or fax to 416-241-2124, attention: Lilita Tannis, Executive Director.