GET INVOLVED … HELP BUILD

THE MONTREAL GLBT Int’l. THEATRE FESTIVAL V.S.P. IS SEEKING COMMUNITY SPIRITED INDIVIDUALS FOR :

- Volunteer Coordinator:

This year this position will be responsible for recruiting and follow-up with potential volunteers: logistics, training and scheduling. Coordinate the Divers/Cité community day and parade end of July, and that any special events that require help are covered. Ensure the distribution of flyers, posters and programs. Ensuring that volunteers are adequately supervised and compensated for their efforts. An honorarium is granted for this position after the festival season is completed.

- Promotion & Publicity Coordinator:

Assist with the solicitation of sponsors and act as a liaison between VSP and our partners. Create a promotional package for advertising sales in a festival program and solicit and coordinate sales for the program. Develop advertising campaign with media coordinator and ensure proper advertising coverage and sponsorship. Develop and coordinate a fundraising campaign to be included in all events. An honorarium is granted for this position after the festival season is completed as well as a percentage of financials.

- Public and Media Communications Coordinator:

Liaison with media contacts, develop and distribute media releases. Liaison with production companies for all publicity needs. Ensure the web-site is updated. Develop with Publicity Coordinator advertising campaign. Ensure proper coverage of our partners. Assist Volunteer Coordinator with distribution of promotion materials for the festival and sponsors. An honorarium is granted for this position after the festival season is completed.

- Special Events Coordinator: April to September.

Develop with Artistic Director, Promotion and Publicity Coordinators events leading up to and during the festival. 2005 : April 30, June 1, July 1 – 3, July 30 – 31, Sept 2 – 5. An honorarium is granted for this position after the festival season is completed as well as a percentage of financials.

- Box Office-Front of House Coordinator:

Sales and costumer service for box office of the festival and special events. Ensuring e-mail orders are diligently responded to and voice box messages returned. Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator front of house and security staffing needs. An honorarium is granted for this position after the festival season is completed, as well as a percentage of sales.

- Production Coordinator:

Liaison with Artistic Director and Production Director of festival and Special Events Coordinators. Help with set-up and strike. Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator and supervise all back stage needs. Help with retrieving and inventory of equipment (sound and light, props and costumes). Assist with the different production companies and their individual requirements. An honorarium is granted for this position after the festival season is completed.

• Positions are open on the V.S.P.Board of Directors for 2005-06. Candidates who excel in the above positions may be interested in being more involved by seeking a more involved position on the board. Also, individuals who bring a particular expertise that could be of benefit to the advancement of the mandate of V.S.P. are welcome to offer their candidature as well. Examples would be in the areas like: accounting, legal advise, printing and promotion, marketing and fundraising.

V.S.P. produces in both official languages (English and French) and positions are open to all ethnicities and orientations. Contact Davyn Ryall at davyn@villagescene.com or call 514 526-9842 for more info.