Syndicate: Fwd: Position available @ CFMDC

[Chris Byrne <chris@cryptic.demon.co.uk>]

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   From: Kim Fullerton <kimful@interlog.com>
   Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 08:31:11 -0500
   To: kimful@hotmail.com
   Subject: Position available @ CFMDC

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   POSITION AVAILABLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
   The Canadian Filmmakers' Distribution Centre (CFMDC) seeks an enthusiastic,
   energetic, visionary individual to help build the organization and its
   operations. The CFMDC is Canada's longest running artist-run centre, founded
   in 1967 as a non-profit centre dedicated to the promotion of independent
   films in Canada. The CFMDC's collection features more than 1,400 titles by
   some 400 filmmakers. Distribution activities include: print and video sales;
   broadcast sales; rentals to film exhibitors; organization of touring
   programs and sponsorship of screenings. In addition to its distribution
   activities, the CFMDC lobbies on behalf of independent Canadian filmmakers
   and users, and engages in public education activities relating to
   independent film.

   The CFMDC is an employment equity employer.

   Responsibilities:
   - developing and overseeing the annual operating budget of the organization;
   includes preparing operating and project grants to arts councils and other
   funders
   - managing the day to day activities of the organization; includes fiscal
   management, ensuring that commitments to clients and members are met,
   managing staff, and maintenance of office facilities
   - lobbying and advocating on behalf of CFMDC members' and clients'
   interests; acting as a liaison between CFMDC members, clients, and the
   community at large
   -seeing that appraisals of staff performance are carried out, dealing with
   any problems with staff performance, and supervising union, contract and
   temporary positions
   -attending meetings of the Board of Directors and keeping the Board informed
   of all CFMDC activities and fiscal status
   - developing, in consultation with staff and Board members, when it is
   deemed necessary, structural or policy changes to be presented to the Board
   for its discussion and approval
   -participating in shared office activities: answering client inquiries,
   booking films, maintaining databases, etc.

   Qualifications:
   - demonstrated financial management and grant-writing abilities
   - excellent written and oral communication skills, mediation, organizational
   and administrative skills
   - involvement in and knowledge of independent film distribution
   - computer literate (the CFMDC operates a PC office); some familiarity with
   web and internet operations would be an asset
   - understanding of non-profit membership organizations
   - ability to work cooperatively with a small staff and volunteer Board of
   Directors
   - ability to speak and write French an asset

   Salary to be discussed with candidates

   Start date: between mid-June and early July

   Written applications will be accepted by mail or fax until 6:00 p.m., May
   18th, 2001.
   Address applications to:

   Hiring Committee
   Canadian Filmmakers' Distribution Centre
   37 Hanna Avenue, Suite 220
   Toronto, ON M6K 1W8 Canada
   FAX: (416) 588-7956

   No telephone inquiries please.

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   Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre
   37 Hanna Ave., Suite 220, Toronto, ON
   M6K 1W8 Canada
   Phone 416 588-0725 Fax 416 588-7956
   Catalogue http://www.cfmdc.org
   General Information http://www.interlog.com/~cfmdc




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