posted may 9

QAS is hiring Two summer positions

EVENT COORDINATOR and SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM COORDIANTOR- please scroll down for details!

Event Coordinator

QAS requires assistance this summer organizing special events and programming opportunities.

Employment period: June - August, 2004
Wage: $10.00/hr @ 32.5 hr/week

Duties include:

organize events for QAS 04/05 programming
facilitate promotion of QAS events
research and plan events for QAS 20th Anniversary and International Animation Day
contact organizations to develop partnerships for QAS Chautauqua and youth projects
assist with day-to-day activities at QAS

Requirements:

enrolled as full-tine student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year
the ability to work well independently
some experience with event planning
strong oral and written communication skills
the ability to work in a busy team environment
good organizational skills
an enthusiastic demeanor, good humor, and a sense of fun

Summer Youth Program Coordinator

QAS requires assistance this summer with our Quick Kids and Teen animation camps.

Employment period: June - August, 2004
Wage: $10.00/hr @ 32.5 hr/week

Duties include:

working with the Quick Kids Instructor
supervising and assisting camp participants, ages 9 - 17
assist with classroom preparation and clean-up
inventory and ordering of class supplies
parent liaison, with the Quick Kids Instructor
assist with camp registration and promotion
day-to-day activities at QAS as needed

Requirements:

enrolled as full-tine student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full
time basis during the next academic year
a good understanding of basic animation skills
the ability to work well with the stated age group
some experience with the use of film, video, and computer equipment
good oral and written communication skills
the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
good organizational skills
flexibility with regards to job scheduling
an enthusiastic demeanor, good humor, and a sense of fun

Other assets could include:

completion or current enrollment in post-secondary arts institution
previous experience in youth education
first aid certification

Application deadline: May 21, 2003

Submit current resumes to:
Hiring Committee
Quickdraw Animation Society
201, 351 - 11 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C7

Only short listed candidates will be contacted, no phone calls please.

QAS is an equal opportunity employer.
The Quickdraw Animation Society is a nonprofit film production co-op dedicated to the production and appreciation of all forms and styles of animation, as well as to assisting in the growth of a strong and active community of independent animators. QAS believes that it is essential that artists have access to a creative, noncommercial and nonjudgmental environment in which to produce their personal visions on film. It is equally important to promote the diversity and innovation of the animators' art to the general public. QAS is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The Calgary Region Arts Foundation, The National Film Board of Canada, Calgary Community Lotteries Board, and the volunteer contributions of our most excellent members.

The Quickdraw Animation Society is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2004, be have started an email discussion forum to begin planning our celebrations. Several Ideas have been in the works, from publishing a history book to hosting a Cameraless Symposium. We have invited you to be a part of this planning by participating in this discussion group.
If you would like to join please visit: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/qas20th/
or
send an email to qas@shaw.ca

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