CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

Project: Industry Pathways and Support
Position: Coordinator
Start Date: October 2022
Contract duration: 28 weeks
Remuneration: $ 20,000
Remote work: yes

Project Description

Music/Musique NB has secured funding through the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund from Canadian Heritage. The project will fund a two-part training initiative for workers in the New Brunswick live music sector providing mentorship, skills development, and support. These include two streams:

Stream 1 -  Industry Pathways : Internship Program

Investment program to enable businesses or organizations to provide paid internships for music industry and cultural workers for a period of 3 to 4 months. More info will be provided when applications open in late October.

Stream 2 -  Professional Industry Support

Bookable hours with professional service providers on retainers so that industry workers can book appointments at no cost to the workers. Projected services may include: legal issues / contracts, taxes and Revenue Canada obligations, accounting and financial health, wellness and mental health, marketing, strategic and business planning, branding, audio/lighting, etc. More info will be provided when applications open in late October.

The project will prioritize industry workers and artists from equity-deserving groups and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop application form and criteria based on the project submitted by MNB to Canadian Heritage;
• Coordinate the promotion of program with MNB communications staff;
• Answer questions related to the program from the community;
• Coordinate and oversee the application selection process;
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing equity-deserving groups
• Identify and negotiate contracts with the professionals of stream 2;
• Communicate with successful and unsuccessful applicants;
• Coordinate MOUs with arts workers and businesses/organizations;
• Connect arts workers with service providers of Stream 2;
• Coordinate invoicing and payments for internships and service providers;
• Assist MNB staff with required interim and final reports to Canadian Heritage.

Requirements               

• An good understanding of the music industry in general; 
• Good communication and writing skills in both English and French;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and similar software;
• Proficient with online management tools such as Google Suite and similar platforms;
• Must have own working computer;
• Must be able to work remotely;
• Can work within a budget;
• Must be a resident of New Brunswick.
• Must like puppies.          

Interested parties can apply through this link by October 6th, 2022. Please apply with a resume and short cover letter outlining relevant experience. Applications will be received and assessed in strict confidence.

Questions should be directed to jean@musicnb.org (do not contact through social media please!)