Viff - Artistic Director of Programs
2 weeks ago
**VIFF **is the home of film and film culture in Western Canada.
Driven by passion and curatorial excellence, VIFF encourages understanding of the world’s cultures through the art of cinema. We believe that film has a unique ability to celebrate the complexity of the human condition and that it is our responsibility to steward that power toward creating meaningful change in our world.
Founded in 1982, The Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society is a not-for-profit cultural organization that operates the internationally acclaimed Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) and the year-round programming of the theatres at the VIFF Centre The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). VIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of International, Canadian and local cinema, as well as creating educational and transformational experiences for film creators and lovers of all ages and backgrounds. The festival produces screenings, talks and events as a catalyst for a diverse community to discover, discuss and share the creativity and craft of storytelling on screen.
**THE ROLE**
VIFF is seeking a visionary, creative, and energetic individual to serve as its Artistic Director of Programs. Working in partnership with the Artistic Director of Films, you will share the responsibility for creating the organization’s artistic vision, generating annual and long-term programming plans, and continuously evolving existing programs. Reporting to the Executive Director and focusing on curatorial excellence, audience growth, and revenue generation, the Artistic Director of Programs is accountable for the artistic direction, structure, implementation, and success of the following program areas:
- Year-Round Programming
- Artist Development Programs
- Industry Engagement Programs
- VIFF Talks
- LIVE events
- Aspects of festival film programming
- Strategic projects
Your responsibilities will include the development of an annual programming plan, operating plan, staffing requirements and budget and collaborative work with;
Executive Director: Set annual priorities and goals for programming and artistic direction.
Artistic Director of Films: Envision an annual & long-term programming plans and identify areas of cross-over between program areas.
**_ Senior Operating Committee_**: Serve as a member of the senior decision-making group to promote the vision and values of VIFF and developing and executing strategic plans.
Operations Department: Establish an annual operating plan that properly resources the various programming areas.
**_ Development Departments_**: Establish and supports funding opportunities for all existing and new initiatives.
**_ Marketing Department_**: Establish earned revenue targets and strategies based on the annual programming plan.
**_ Finance Department_**: Develop an annual budget that properly resources the department.
**_ KEY DELIVERABLES_**
- Annual Programming Plan
- Multi-Year Programming Plan (aligned with strategic planning)
- Annual Operating Plan
- Programming Policy & Procedures
- Annual Report & Board Report
Performance Competencies & Traits
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Resilience
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Visioning
- Stakeholder focus
- Leading, coaching and developing others
- In-depth problem-solving and decisive decision-making
**Key Accountabilities**:
- In collaboration with the Artistic Director of Films, lead a diverse programming team, as well as the coordination of staff required to support areas of intersection between programming streams (mentorships, guest curators, artist residencies, industry programming, educational initiatives, etc.
- Develop programs which expand VIFF’s delivery of mandate, ensuring VIFF continually provides vibrant, contemporary, and trusted curatorial and cultural programming for audiences and artists.
- With the Artistic Director of Film and Executive Director, lead the Society’s mandate to engage the film industry and community.
- Serve as a public-facing representative of the organization with the media, Filmmakers, industry, society members, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure VIFF offers a diverse program curated by a wide range of curators with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and skill sets.
- Support the development of the annual operating budget by establishing earned revenue targets and program plans and outlining strategic investments
**Artist Development & Industry Engagement**:
Support and cultivate artists through: Catalyst, Labs, Amp, artist and audience engagement programs such as talks and master classes and residency programs.
- With the Senior Operations Manager, establish operational requirements for executing impactful artist development programs.
- Develop the necessary structure for artist development programs and key stakeholders to ensure events are delivered with a high-level of production value and in a manner which helps elevate VIFF’s brand/identity.
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