MaVa Seeking Contract Grant Writer
Term: March 15 – June 30, 2012
Deadline: March 5, 2012 – 5PM
Please send email applications to the MaVa Board c/o Kari McQueen - operations (at) fairytalesfilmfest.com

The Media and Visual Arts Housing Association of Calgary (MaVA) began in 2007 with the objective of developing and establishing a world class Media and Visual Arts Centre for the betterment of all media and visual arts groups within the city of Calgary. MaVA’s primary mandate is to provide affordable, sustainable and long‐term housing for its current and future partner organizations. Within this mandate, the MaVA Centre is to be owned by MaVA and held as a community asset, providing subsidized long‐term rent to its members.

Current members include: Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society, Fairy Tales Presentation Society, Quickdraw Animation Society, The New Gallery, and Untitled Art Society.

Description
MaVa is seeking an independent contractor to write both operating and project grant applications over a four‐month term. This is not a staffing position, and as such, payment will be made per grant completed, with support and direction provided by the MaVa board throughout the process. MaVa will also provide an outline of upcoming applications within the advertised term, and establish a work plan in consultation with the successful applicant. Compensation is commensurate upon candidate’s experience and local not‐for‐profit sector expectations. The successful candidate will have a minimum five years experience in arts administration, and/or fund development work. You must possess strong organizational and written skills, with a proven history in grant writing. A passion for the arts, reliability, and a positive attitude are a must as well as the ability to work independently. Applicants must have their own computer, and access to a working space. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

No phone calls please. We thank all interested applicants in advance, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
http://www.mavacalgary.org/