General Manager Job Description

General Manager – Kingston , Kingston ON

Salary: $32,760 per annum
Benefits: 3 weeks paid vacation + paid holiday closure
Terms: Prorated to 70% time until August 2012; 100% starting September 2012
Closing Date: July 29, 2011

Job Summary
Reporting to the board and Festival Director, and working in partnership with staff, interns, and volunteers, 
the General Manager plans, oversees and manages all aspects of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival, an annual festival that takes place in Kingston, Ontario. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating event logistics, facilitating programming, securing media coverage and representing the festival in the press, preparing grant applications and supporting the Development Manager in securing sponsorships, and volunteer management, among other duties.
Entering its 12th year, the festival is widely recognized as the largest all-Canadian film festival and is dedicated to supporting our national cinema 
and filmmakers, as well as aspiring local filmmakers.  The General Manager is expected to solidify and further develop the Kingston Canadian Film Festival’s 
status and success.

Principal Duties

• Manage staff and contractors, supervising their work across all festival activities
• Plan and manage budget with Festival Director
• Ensure the festival’s funding base, including grants to arts and cultural organizations and activities, philanthropic and Sponsorship relations, and other revenue-generating initiatives
• Oversee public relations efforts, coordinate press coverage and represent the festival in media
• Develop overall marketing plan and oversee development of creative campaign and materials
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Passionate advocate for and lover of the arts
• Degree or diploma in communications, marketing, liberal arts or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in special event planning, project management, or marketing
• Successful leadership experience in a small not-for-profit environment highly valued
• Knowledge of Canadian cinema and/or Canadian media industries a strong asset

Expected Skills

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple and competing tasks while expertly navigating shifting priorities; proficient working independently and without supervision; exceptionally detail oriented with impeccable organizational skills.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate; comfortable coaching and providing feedback on performance; experience managing volunteers.
• Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills; capable of writing for different audiences including festival patrons, media, funding opportunities; comfortable representing the festival publicly and in the press; understanding of how to communicate through social media.
• Interpersonal: Strong teamwork skills; ability to form positive relationships and build support.
• Technical: Excellent computer skills; experience working with content management systems for web; knowledge of Drupal an asset.

To apply, please submit a resume, the names of two references with contact information, and a one-page letter detailing 
how your experience, education, skills and abilities will ensure your success in this position (Adobe Acrobat format preferred). 
Apply by email only to alison@kingcanfilmfest.com.  No phone calls please.