The Goods from Capture Photography Festival

Vancouver, BC | Reporting directly to Capture Photography Festival’s Executive Director and Chief Curator, the Grant and Development Coordinator researches, develops and writes grants for the Festival and supports all development and philanthropic activities including researching and preparing sponsor, donor and foundation applications and collateral plus supporting development events. This role is a 28 hr/week position.

ABOUT CAPTURE:
Capture seeks to connect Vancouver to the world through lens-based art. Our mission is to:
– Act as a platform to expand visual literacy through lens-based art;
– Connect communities to incite meaningful dialogue between artists, curators, audiences, organizations and institutions;
– Give voice to traditionally underrepresented communities; and
– Present compelling, urgent lens-based art exhibitions annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to and supervised by Capture’s Executive Director, the Grant and Development Coordinator is responsible for:
– Researching and writing potential grant, foundation and sponsor applications;
– Drafting texts for grant applications including statistics;
– Managing Capture’s grant calendar to ensure deadlines are met;
– Liaising with grant officers, foundations, government agencies and sponsors;
– Tracking and preparing final reports for grants, foundations, sponsors and donors;
– Support the development of budgets and coordinate the finalization of budgets; and
– Supporting the Executive Director in nurturing donor and sponsor relations;
– Supporting the Executive Director in forecasting, planning donor and sponsor events;
– Maintaining contact lists for donors and sponsors;
– Preparing collateral for sponsor and donor solicitation and events;
– Attend Festival events in the month of April; and
– Other duties related to grant, foundation and sponsor applications and engagement.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
– Degree in fine arts, liberal arts, curatorial studies or related arts
– Knowledge of and strong interest in contemporary art
– Interest and engagement with local arts community
– Experience in grant writing
– Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
– Exemplary organization skills
– Exceptional attention to detail
– Knowledge of professional practices and standards in the field
– Demonstrated ability to work flexibly
– Proactive thinker
– Excellent planning and time management, with the ability to multitask, and prioritize within a busy working environment
– Capacity to work calmly under pressure
– Ability to work collaboratively both with a small internal team of colleagues and a diverse array of external stakeholders including artists, curators, sponsors, and donors

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
– Knowledge of local, national and international artists and arts organizations, particularly as relates to lens-based practices
– Experience working for a not for profit
– Knowledge of marketing and audience development in the arts

Title: Grant and Development Coordinator
Reporting to: Executive Director and Chief Curator
Contract Terms: $30/hr, preferably Monday-Thursday; some flexibility will be required for occasional evening events, particularly during the month of April.
Work Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Please note the office is, unfortunately, not wheelchair accessible but accommodations will be made for those with mobility issues.
Application Deadline: 5 pm PST, August 5, 2024.
Interview Dates: August, 2024.

Capture Photography Festival sincerely thanks all those who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter, c.v. and writing sample in one document as a PDF stating GRANT AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR in the subject line to [email protected].

Capture Photography Festival

Neighbourhood: Gastown

305 Cambie St.

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