Open Positions
Artistic Director
The position will be open until filled. We will review applications on May 13, 2022
Description
The Artistic Director (AD) has overarching artistic control over all of Vancouver Poetry House’s programs and initiatives. The Artistic Director develops new artist directions, nurtures and coordinates the growth of VPH’s artistic vision, and executes creative deliverables.
As a leader in the organization, and working closely with the General Manager (GM), the AD curates and oversees programs, shows, festivals, and events. The AD represents Vancouver Poetry House through community outreach, publicity, publishing, marketing, and enhancement of stakeholder relationships.
Compensation is based on 90 hours a month at the hourly rate of $23.89. However some months will be far busier than others. Compensation is regular though the workload differs seasonally. This is a one-year renewable contract position paying $2,150 a month for total compensation of $25,800.
Duties and Responsibilities
What to Send the Hiring Committee
Something that tells us you understand and meet the requirements for the position. It can be a resume, or it can be something else.
Email ONE pdf file titled “yourname.pdf” to hiring@vancouverpoetryhouse.com
References will be requested if contacted for an interview.
What Happens Next
We will collect all applications and contact successful applicants to set up interviews. Interviews will take place online. We will review the applications on May 13, 2022
Vancouver Poetry House Statement of Values
Participatory and Cooperative
Vancouver Poetry House is a member-driven organization. We work to reduce barriers to literary art so that we can ensure accessibility and full participation for the communities we serve. We value diversity and the array of knowledge that different life experiences bring.
Social Justice and Community
We value respectful dialogue, attempt to resolve conflict and misunderstandings in ways that respect each individual’s lived experience and act to build bridges of communication across misunderstandings. We nurture healthy, sustainable environments for the arts to thrive. We challenge systems of oppression through sharing the health-bringing arts to the wider community and by offering a place of solace and sharing to anyone who attends or takes part in our programs.
Professionalism in the Arts
We seek to develop and share myriad skills essential to living a sustainable life as an artist. VPH seeks to provide opportunities to build skills that help members fulfil their capacity for artistic development and career goals.
Vision
A sustainable literary arts community rooted in social justice where new creativity can grow from old forms