Fwd: [murmur-news] [murmur] is hiring

[Kim Solga]

Hi all,

This may be of interest to some of you, or to your current or former  
students!

Best,
Kim

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> From: Shawn Micallef <shawn at murmurtoronto.ca>
> Date: June 9, 2008 12:39:11 PM GMT-04:00
> To: murmur-news at murmur.info
> Subject: [murmur-news] [murmur] is hiring
>
> Dear friend of [murmur],
>
> We are overdue in sending out a newsletter detailing our activity,  
> and will do so soon (check www.murmurtoronto.ca in the meantime for  
> a quick update). As we near our 5th anniversary, [murmur] is looking  
> to hire an Executive Director to help us move the project forward.  
> Please forward our call below to whoever you think would be a good  
> fit, and post on whatever lists or posting boards you feel are  
> appropriate. Thanks for all your continued support!
>
> Good day,
> [murmur]
>
> --
>
> Position: Executive Director
>
> Organization: [murmur]
>
> Location: Toronto
>
> [murmur] is looking for an inspirational leader.  We're seeking  
> someone passionate about community, cities, and storytelling to  
> guide and grow [murmur]'s collaborations and projects.
>
> The director will be responsible for managing and producing  
> [murmur], and leading its expansion through writing grant  
> applications, securing commissions, and cultivating relationships  
> with potential funders.
>
> On the "producing" side, this means taking care of stuff like:
> - Recording & editing stories
> - Installing signs
> - Giving workshops
> - Managing volunteers and interns
> - Responding to lots of email inquiries
> - Coordinating with suppliers
> - Writing & sending out occasional newsletters
> - Attending conferences and festivals; sometimes presenting
> - Organizing events
> - Writing grant applications and project proposals
> - Managing budgets and books
>
> On the "cultivating relationships" side, this means (among other  
> things):
> - Establish new contacts and projects in Toronto, nationally and  
> internationally;
> - Develop strategies to raise funds to expand the project;
> - Seek out potential sponsors and donors, and tapping into networks;
> - Conduct ongoing research for new fiscal strategies and  
> opportunities.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:
>
> Please get in touch if you:
> - Know the project, like it, and (personally) are excited to help in  
> its expansion;
> - Have experience being in charge of stuff;
> - Are personable and a great writer;
> - Are motivated and self-directed, a decision-maker and problem- 
> solver;
> - Want a flexible schedule (meaning generally you can decide your  
> own hours, but sometimes there's stuff that needs doing on weekends);
> - Are organized and good with deadlines;
> - Are very comfortable with the web, and technology in general;
> - Are in Toronto but available for occasional travel;
> - Are okay with the idea that your salary is dependent on your  
> fundraising abilities.
>
> The ideal candidate probably also reads a bunch of blogs, lives  
> downtown, rides a bike and/or TTC, and has a cellphone.
>
> ENVIRONMENT:
>
> Our director will be working from the Centre for Social Innovation,  
> on Spadina Avenue near Queen Street.
>
> COMPENSATION:
>
> This is a part-time contract position for now, probably 3-4 days/ 
> week and $18-20/hour to start depending on your experience,  
> increasing with your fundraising success.
>
> HOW TO APPLY:
>
> Please email a CV and references to gabe at murmurtoronto.ca
>
> We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible, June  
> 30th at the latest.  Please contact us by June 16th.
>
>
>
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