Vidéographe is an artist-run center dedicated to the research and dissemination of experimental forms of the moving image. We distribute short, medium and feature-length films by independent artists from Quebec and abroad. Vidéographe is active in the commercial, educational and institutional markets.

Vidéographe recognizes the richness of Quebec’s cultural, sexual, identity and linguistic diversity. We encourage people from traditionally under-represented, minority or marginalized groups to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The person in charge of coordinating training and mediation programs reports to management and works with team members. They work to promote the organization’s services to the general public. This key position requires knowledge of video art, experimental and documentary works and their creators, as well as skills and a keen interest in communication and civic education.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinate creation programs (residencies and mentoring): draft calls for projects, coordinate and participate in the selection committee, choose mentors, follow-ups and post-mortems.
• Research, design and coordination of cultural mediation activities: develop activities and ensure the planning and logistics of training and cultural mediation activities.
• Develop schedules, allocate budgets and monitor creative, training and cultural mediation programs.
• Participate in fund-raising and in the drafting of grant and donation applications and reports. 
• Research and identify the best external resources (freelancers and artists) for training, mentoring and mediation programs.
• Prepare artist agreements and other administrative documents.Represent Vidéographe and its community in professional networks.
• Maintain membership database and renewals (reminders, billing, follow-up).
• Invoice memberships, rental and training services.
• Greet and direct visitors and members at the door, on the phone and by email.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, media arts, film, art history, or other relevant field.
• Work experience in cultural mediation, project management, or any other relevant job. Experience in animation is an asset.
• Knowledge of independent media arts in Quebec and Canada, and of national and international film and video distribution.
• Ability to design, develop and manage projects.
• Ability to lead discussions.
• Ability to create links and partnerships.
• Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Workplace: 4550 rue Garnier, Montreal, H2J 3S7

Schedule: 28 hours per week

Salary: hourly wage of $25.33 

Social benefits: group insurance

Start date: as of November 18, 2024

Schedule: 28 hours per week

Please send your resume and cover letter by October 20, 2024 to Alexandra Boilard-Lefebvre at direction@videographe.org. 

We warmly thank all interested candidates. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.