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Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 15:36:46 -0700
Subject: Job opportunity at Headlines Theatre - Executive Assistant
From: Sheelagh Davis <sheelagh at headlinestheatre.com>
To: Info <info at headlinestheatre.com>

HEADLINES THEATRE  

#323 - 350 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver BC, Canada V5T 4R8
Centre for the Theatre of the Oppressed in British Columbia
Tel (604) 871-0508    Fax (604) 871-0209
e-mail: info at headlinestheatre.com       web: www.headlinestheatre.com

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JOB OPPORTUNITY
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

PLEASE CIRCULATE AND POST

**NOTE** This posting, in more detail, can be accessed directly at
http://www.headlinestheatre.com/jobs/list-exec-assist.htm

Headlines has been operating since 1981. The Company?s mandate is to
promote, develop and produce community-based theatre generally and THEATRE
FOR LIVING specifically, as these theatrical forms spring from and speak to
issues that arise from community concerns; theatre that raises social
awareness, encourages new audiences and shares in theatre-making skills. To
build a working relationship between the theatre and the communities it
serves.

Salary        $33,800/annum

QUALIFICATIONS:  Previous experience in Arts Administration (preferably
theatre) is required, as is familiarity with not for profit fundraising and
the Vancouver cultural/not for profit community.  Knowledge of and an
ability to work with a broad spectrum of community organizations.  Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.  Knowledge of generally accepted
accounting and bookkeeping practices.  Experience with cash flow
projections,  and ability to work with bookkeeper and auditor.  Knowledge of
theatre production procedures particularly in the area of production
management, contracting and tour organization.  Computer literacy -
Macintosh - Excel, MSWord, Filemaker Pro, MYOB,  Outlook Express.    This
position is responsible to the Artistic and Managing Director (AMD).

DUTIES INCLUDE: 

MANAGEMENT:  Helping oversee the daily activities of the company in support
of the AMD. 
 
FUNDRAISING:   Working with the AMD, the development and preparation of
project funding proposals.  Innovative searches for new sources of funds in
relation to the subject matter of upcoming projects.  Follow-up and
subsequent reporting to funders as required.

FINANCIAL:  Monitoring of the annual budget with the AMD.  Liaison with
Theatre M.O.M. Associates (Operations Management), the bookkeeper and
auditor.  Maintenance of project budgets, bank statements, chequebooks,
account coding, accounts receivable and payable, project payroll, donations.

CONTRACTS:  Negotiation and development of contracts (e.g., engagers,
rentals, suppliers, individual artists and technicians, Canadian Actors
Equity Association and other Unions/Associations). OFFICE:  Participation in
office procedures (mail, telephone, fax, e-mail)  plus stoking and
maintenance of office supplies.  Creation/co-ordination of internal Office
Procedures Manual.

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT AND TOUR ORGANIZATION: as needed.
ARTS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:  Active participation on behalf of the company
in various committees as needed.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Please send resume and cover letter via mail,  fax
or (preferably) e-mail to: Search Committee, or
publicity at headlinestheatre.com  (address and fax above).
    
Cut-off date for resum?s:  5PM, September 30, 2002

1st interview:  October 7 &  8.  2nd interview October 9

START DATE:  October 15, 2002.

For more info on Headlines and/or a detailed job description check out our
web site @  www.headlinestheatre.com or contact us.



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