This is a copy of a message received through my adjunct mailing list. Its content seems appropriate to our current threads, although it is an "ad" looking for an employee - maybe that makes it even more appropriate.
cheryl
----- Original Message -----
From: Angela Alston
To: artcult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 7:19 PM
Subject: [artcult] Job: Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP): Executive Director (New York, NY)
Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP): Executive Director (New York, NY)
Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP) is a not-for-profit organization supporting preservation, cataloging and access of independent media. Its initiatives include a preservation website; Cataloging Templates for film, video and audio; and development of a registry of obsolete playback equipment.
We're seeking a visionary leader who can take this organization to the next level. This is presently a part-time position based in New York City, which can be fulfilled via a home office or telecommuting situation. Please review the job description below and spread the word!
The Director is responsible for administration, fundraising, and vision for IMAP, a national, non-profit membership organization that helps non-profit institutions and artists/producers care for and preserve their electronic media collections.
Qualifications
* Recognized leader in the fledgling field of independent media preservation, providing leadership, vision, and strategic planning
* Expertise in archival management and media arts preservation, with experience in grant writing, non-profit administration, and fundraising. Knowledge expected in cataloging principles, media asset management, grant reporting, general accounting, as well as issues pertinent to the independent media arts field.
* Minimum two years experience in non-profit management.
* MLS and teaching experience preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
* Promote and develop IMAP as a leader in the field of independent media preservation
* Market IMAP Cataloging Templates, provide instruction in their use, oversee sales and distribution
* Facilitate development of independent media community's involvement in national cataloging initiatives
* Maintain currency of media preservation website, www.imappreserve.org
* Conceive and implement educational public programming, workshops, panel discussions, and training
* Grant writing for major IMAP initiatives and project supervision
* Raise operating and project funds, and maintain productive relationships with funders
* Manage annual budget, expenditures, and oversee fiscal management and reporting
* Develop membership, maintain member database and communication
* Expand reach of IMAP listserv and online communications
* Key liaison to volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP) is a non-profit service, education and advocacy organization committed to non-commercial electronic media. IMAP has grown from a New York-based consortium of arts organizations and individuals to a national resource that provides archivists, artists, conservators, curators, distributors, librarians, media makers, producers, registrars, scholars, and other professionals with solutions to document, preserve, and provide access to media collections.
Send letter, resume, and names of three references by August 12, 2005 to:
Kenneth Schlesinger
Director of Media Services Library Media Resources Center
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY
31-10 Thomson Avenue, E-101
Long Island City, New York 11101
718/482-5432
718/609-2011 (FAX)
kschlesinger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Angela Alston
http://www.sparklehouse.com/angela
718-407-0670
For alternative info: http://www.democracynow.org
http://www.mediachannel.org/
cheryl
----- Original Message -----
From: Angela Alston
To: artcult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 7:19 PM
Subject: [artcult] Job: Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP): Executive Director (New York, NY)
Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP): Executive Director (New York, NY)
Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP) is a not-for-profit organization supporting preservation, cataloging and access of independent media. Its initiatives include a preservation website; Cataloging Templates for film, video and audio; and development of a registry of obsolete playback equipment.
We're seeking a visionary leader who can take this organization to the next level. This is presently a part-time position based in New York City, which can be fulfilled via a home office or telecommuting situation. Please review the job description below and spread the word!
The Director is responsible for administration, fundraising, and vision for IMAP, a national, non-profit membership organization that helps non-profit institutions and artists/producers care for and preserve their electronic media collections.
Qualifications
* Recognized leader in the fledgling field of independent media preservation, providing leadership, vision, and strategic planning
* Expertise in archival management and media arts preservation, with experience in grant writing, non-profit administration, and fundraising. Knowledge expected in cataloging principles, media asset management, grant reporting, general accounting, as well as issues pertinent to the independent media arts field.
* Minimum two years experience in non-profit management.
* MLS and teaching experience preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
* Promote and develop IMAP as a leader in the field of independent media preservation
* Market IMAP Cataloging Templates, provide instruction in their use, oversee sales and distribution
* Facilitate development of independent media community's involvement in national cataloging initiatives
* Maintain currency of media preservation website, www.imappreserve.org
* Conceive and implement educational public programming, workshops, panel discussions, and training
* Grant writing for major IMAP initiatives and project supervision
* Raise operating and project funds, and maintain productive relationships with funders
* Manage annual budget, expenditures, and oversee fiscal management and reporting
* Develop membership, maintain member database and communication
* Expand reach of IMAP listserv and online communications
* Key liaison to volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP) is a non-profit service, education and advocacy organization committed to non-commercial electronic media. IMAP has grown from a New York-based consortium of arts organizations and individuals to a national resource that provides archivists, artists, conservators, curators, distributors, librarians, media makers, producers, registrars, scholars, and other professionals with solutions to document, preserve, and provide access to media collections.
Send letter, resume, and names of three references by August 12, 2005 to:
Kenneth Schlesinger
Director of Media Services Library Media Resources Center
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY
31-10 Thomson Avenue, E-101
Long Island City, New York 11101
718/482-5432
718/609-2011 (FAX)
kschlesinger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
--
Angela Alston
http://www.sparklehouse.com/angela
718-407-0670
For alternative info: http://www.democracynow.org
http://www.mediachannel.org/