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Date Posted: November 19th, 2018
Application Deadline: November 30th, 2018
Start Date:  December, 11th 2018
Hours/Wage: $22.85, 35 hours weekly, 6 month contract ending May 31st, 2019 with possibility for renewal of a one year contract
Province: Ontario
Region: Northern Ontario
Location:  Sioux Lookout Public Library
Term: Full-time (6 month contract ending May 31st with possibility for renewal of a one year contract)

Organization Description:

The Near North Mobile Media Lab actively promotes media arts access for all artists, regardless of age, class, gender, sexual orientation, race, or ability. We provide the tools that artists, students, and audiences in Northern Ontario need to produce, present, and enjoy all forms of contemporary media art. We envision a thriving media arts community in Northern Ontario that produces innovative work, has access to contemporary presentations, and is an active participant in a national discourse by overcoming regional limitations.

Project Description:

The Digital Creator project has established low-barrier media arts based creator spaces for youth (ages 14-19) in six partner communities across Northern Ontario. These spaces operate as drop-in, out-of-school learning environments for youth to develop skills in digital media using a participatory culture model. These spaces inspire creative experimentation, peer networking/collaboration, civic engagement, and hands-on learning using various media arts disciplines. These disciplines include video production, audio recording, 3D printing, graphic design, and coding/programming. This project aims to have a positive cultural impact within the community of Sioux Lookout and the surrounding area by increasing the participation of youth in digital media creation.

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Digital Creator North Program Coordinator, the Sioux Lookout Public Library CEO, the Digital Creator North Program Lead will be responsible for coordinating and executing the Digital Creator North project in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. The project offers structured and unstructured learning environments in digital and media arts for teens aged 14-19. Program Leads will be required to create a welcoming space and develop responsive media arts programming for teens in the community.

Duties:

• Develop responsive programming in various media arts disciplines
• Help to develop a low-barrier digital space for teens
• Maintaining, updating, and evaluating equipment when necessary
• Preparing regular written reports and recording program data for evaluation
• Plan and coordinate with Near North Mobile Media Lab and Community Partners to reach goals
• Work with community partners to develop strategies for local marketing
• Assist in maintaining the website through social media, blogs, behind-the-scenes documentation, and event postings
• Maintain and facilitate a safe space for all

Core Requirements:

Be a university or college graduate who has graduated from an accredited college or university in the Degree or Diploma program in Media Arts, Community Development, Non-Profit Administration, Education or related field.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and within defined timelines
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Well-organized, self-starter who is attentive to detail
• Self-motivated to learn and research new models and methods
• Community-minded and able to facilitate outreach strategies
• Knowledge of Northern communities
• Curiosity to learn new technologies and software used in media and digital arts
• Comfortable communicating via various social media platforms
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of film and video equipment, digital and media technologies, and software with a willingness to expand knowledge based on teen interest
• Work experience in any related field is a benefit
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and technologically current with web-based programs and social media
• Personal interest or active artistic practice in digital media discipline is an asset
• Previous experience with teens/young adults in education is an asset
• Experience in community outreach
• Previous experience with teens/young adults in an educational setting is an asset
• First Aid Training or willing to get certified

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, CV, and cover letter (in a PDF attachment) to
mobilemedialab@gmail.com and CC arondeau.digital.creator@gmail.com. Please reference “Digital Creator North Program Lead Application” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please.

Contact Info:

Name: Alexander Rondeau
Title: Program Coordinator
Email: arondeau.digital.creator@gmail.com
Website: www.n2m2l.ca