Position: Book Rapport/Festival des mots Manager (bilingual position)
Company: WordFest
Job Description: The Book Rapport/Festival des mots Manager develops and administers both the youth and the French programs of WordFest. This is a bilingual, full-time, permanent position.

The ideal candidate demonstrates:
• Superior negotiating, problem solving, planning, priority setting and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication in both official languages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, knowledge of FileMaker and Tessitura an asset
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Appreciation and strong knowledge of youth and French literature; knowledge of the educational and Francophone communities in Calgary and the Bow Valley
• Ability to motivate others, work independently and as part of a team in an open office environment

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Developing Festival program and schedules in conjunction with Director and Artistic Associate
• Liaising with confirmed artists and their publishers
• Collaborating with and providing information to stakeholders in the educational and Francophone communities
• Provide content for websites and social media and ensure sites are maintained
• Managing special projects or events, defined by the Director
• Managing and maintaining databases (Tessitura, FileMaker and Excel)
• Managing school bookings (registrations, invoicing, tracking, receipting, etc.)
• Collaborating with program partners and sponsors as per agreements
• Managing all Book Rapport and Festival des mots seasonal personnel
• Collaborating with the Marketing Department to implement marketing campaigns
• Managing the development of support materials for educators
• Working with the Volunteer Manager to recruit and train any volunteers
• Working closely with Box Office Manager and Accounting to ensure accurate box office reporting and analysis
• Providing an annual strategic plan and comprehensive final report to the Director
• Represent WordFest in the community where appropriate and be available outside-of-office hours

Compensation aligns with the candidate’s experience and local not-for-profit sector expectations.

If you enjoy working in a supportive work environment and you have a passion for contributing directly to the success of an innovative arts and education organization, please send your resume with covering letter to Jo Steffens, Festival Director at jsteffens@wordfest.com -- subject line: Book Rapport/Festival des mots Manager – Application.

Application deadline: February 17, 2012
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Every October WordFest showcases more than 70 writers in a six-day eclectic mix of events and performances throughout Calgary, Banff and the Bow Valley. The First Calgary Financial Book Rapport program is the educational component of WordFest that brings the ideas and words of great writers alive and up close to over 6,500 youth in Calgary and area. Festival des mots is the French component of WordFest, which invites youth and adult Francophone writers to share their works and culture in exciting events. WordFest is an equal opportunity employer.