Frostbite Music Festival Producer

Job Description/Duties:

üPrepare grant applications, reports and seek new sources of income;

üEstablish board meeting times and agendas;

üOversee the acquisition of all relevant permits, licenses, and legal obligations;

üWork with all three levels of government. Financial Management: Work with the Board of Directors and specifically the Treasurer to implement budgets for the festival as well as various projects carried out by the Society;

üWork with the Treasurer and the bookkeeper to ensure that financial records are up to date; invoices, accounts payable, deposits, credit and debit card processing systems, etc. Public relations and Communications: Provide a conduit between the public and the Board of Directors and act as the festival’s media representative;

üUpdate the Society’s web page at www.frostbitefest.ca;

üWork with other organizations to further the aims of the Society in the community, the Yukon and across Canada;

üRepresent the Society at conferences, trade shows, and other industry events as determined with the Board;

üCoordinate publicity materials including advertising, posters, and the festival program. Event Coordination: Support the implementation of special projects that the Society may undertake from time to time;

üOversee the production of the 2013 Frostbite Music Festival, including volunteer coordination, venue management, contracting, etc. Sponsorship:

üSecure cash and in-kind sponsorship for the festival as determined by the festival budget and production needs;

üDraft sponsorship agreements and coordinate sponsor recognition and relations pre-, during, and post-Festival.

üHuman Resource Management: Assist the Board with hiring of contractors;

üSupervise contractors and interns;

üWork with Technical Director and ensure all artists’ technical needs are met; Recruit volunteers and work with established festival committee heads.

üArtistic Coordination: Research and implement festival programming, including negotiating artist fees, completing performer contracts, scheduling concerts and workshops, and coordinating travel arrangements.

Requirements/Qualifications:

The Contractor works under the direction of the Frostbite Music Society Board of Directors to manage all aspects of festival production, including administration, sponsorship, public relations and artistic coordination.

How to Apply:

All interested applicants are asked to send a resume and cover letter to info@frostbitefest.ca. Please put “Producer Application” in the subject line.

 Contact name:Jen Edwards

Address: Box 31283, Whitehorse, YT

City: Y1A 5P7

Postal Code: 668-4921

Phone: info@frostbitefest.ca">info@frostbitefest.ca

E-mail: http://www.frostbitefest.ca