Summer job opportunity: Project/Event Planning Assistant, Artbeat Studio Inc.

Artbeat Studio Inc is seeking a summer student for the position of Project/Event Planning Assistant. Artbeat Studio Inc. is a unique community based, peer directed program that provides social supports, free working art studio/gallery space and mentorship for individuals living with mental illness for the purpose of recovery and empowerment. Artbeat Studio is committed to decreasing stigma and discrimination that coincides with mental illness and poverty through positive action, mental health education and advocacy.

Work tasks and responsibilities:

1. Special Event planning for Artbeat Studios Eleventh Bi-annual Group
Exhibition

• Volunteer coordination
• Artbeat Studio public gallery management
• Timeline and schedule tracking

2. Special Event planning and Community Development at Satellite Studio

• Volunteer coordination
• Exhibitions and performance events at 444 Kennedy Studio
• Artbeat Annual Vol. 5 production and publication

3. Color Us In Endowment Campaign Fundraising Event

• Volunteer coordination
• Public awareness promotions
• Donor relationship building and recognition
• Prospect database development, Research funding sources (corporate, government, foundations and private)

Key Qualifications:

• Communicates clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the Artbeat Studio participants as well as external audience.
• Effective decision making that demonstrates creative and innovative thinking
• Demonstrates computer literacy skills in the following areas: desktop publishing (In-Design), database management, internet use (website updates).
• Team player with ability to manage professional relationships with Studio participants and external clients that demonstrates skills in the following areas: conflict resolution, leadership, and networking skills.
• Demonstrates personal responsibility

Satisfactory criminal Record Checks Criminal Record and Abuse Registry checks are required of all Artbeat Studio employees.

Please submit cover letter, resume and references by May 21, 2010 to:

Lucille Bart, Executive Director, Artbeat Studio,
Floor 4-62 Albert Street,
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1E9
lucille@artbeatstudio.ca
www.artbeatstudio.ca