Ottawa International Animation Festival Employment Opportunities
Ever dream of working for a world-class film Festival, where you can partake in all aspects of event management while in a fun and action-packed work environment?
The Ottawa International Animation Festival is currently seeking a number of contract personnel to work on our upcoming film festival, taking place from September 18 – 22nd, 2013. Be a part of the team that runs this non-stop showcase of animation that features screenings, workshops, trade events and parties.
The positions are staffed through Employment Ontario's Job Creation Partnership Program (JCP). It's a work-training program that gives you a chance to upgrade your skills and put current work experience on your resume - while you get paid.
There is currently one position open:
POSITION: Office Assistant
CONTRACT LENGTH: 26 weeks
JOB SUMMARY: Front-line public relations representative to assist with administrative duties, including (but not limited to): answering incoming phone calls, responding to written correspondence, maintaining databases, filling orders, basic bookkeeping, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure the office is well organized, clean and free of clutter
• Communicate with customers, employees and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and take orders
• Assess, record and proofread documents, such as proposals or reports
• Assist with receiving and shipping packages
• Update the organization’s databases, including the Canadian Animation Directory
• Direct all inter-office communications
• Work with other staff and take on other appropriate projects
• Assist with volunteers
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• MUST have spoken and written English; additional languages an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor is essential
• Experience working with cash, sales and customer service
• Able to consistently meet deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work in a busy environment
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, database and Internet programs
• Knowledge of accounting and inventory software an asset
INDUSTRY CONTACTS:
• Animation industry professionals
• Special Event professionals
• Media
Eligibility Criteria:
You must currently be in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) payments
or have received EI payments within the last 3 years (Reach back
status);
Live in the Ottawa area;
You must not leave employment to participate in JCP;
You must not be a current full-time student;
You must have your Employment Insurance status verified;
You may only participate in the JCP once in a 2 year period.
(Applicants that do not clearly indicate their ability to meet these criteria in the cover letter will not be considered.)
Salary:
You will be paid the maximum EI earnings ($423) per week.
How to apply:If you have a sense of humour and love film and
animation, please send us your resume and cover letter, and let us know
how you think you fit with our organization. For more information
regarding this posting or to submit your resume, please contact
Dominique Forget at:
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, or call
613-232-8769.
We will be hiring on an ongoing process, so please send us your resumes as soon as possible!
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