Lorenzo Society Coordinator

Closing Date: August 26th, 2024 at 4:00 PM

LORENZO SOCIETY (FACULTY OF ARTS)

Since its inception, The Lorenzo Society at UNB Saint John has presented an impressive selection of cultural activities and events for students and members of the community including performances by the Saint John String Quartet, readings by prominent authors, Indigenous Film Screenings, art exhibits, and the publication of the student literary journal VOX. The mandate of the Lorenzo Society is to host these activities at UNB Saint John for those on campus and in the greater Saint John area. Membership includes students, staff, faculty, members of the Greater Saint John community, and those who live in the Southwestern New Brunswick region. Most of Lorenzo Society events are open to the public and free of charge.

WHAT WE OFFER

Part-time | Continuing | Saint John | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Shift Work | Variable Hours | 20 hours per week

Salary Range: $25.07 – $31.34 per hour

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Dean of Arts, the Lorenzo Society Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Lorenzo Reading Series and the Lorenzo Music Series, as well as advertising and logistics for the Film Series.

• Prepare the grant application for submission to Canada Council to obtain funding for the Reading Series.
• Maintain network of contacts with authors and publishers to attract authors to the Reading Series.
• Identify potential author participants for the Reading Series by reading/reviewing forthcoming releases/manuscripts of soon-­to-be-published and recently-published books.
• Liaise with UNB faculty regarding opportunities to host authors tied to their course content, and to have faculty co-host event with coordinator or moderate online book clubs.
• Work with other Atlantic venues to secure locations for the readings.
• Coordinate the logistics for each author’s in person or online visit, including transportation, accommodations, meals, media interviews, venue bookings, and sound equipment.
• Prepare content for brochures and website, including brief biographies of authors as well as reviews of books from which authors read.
• Work with artists, designers and printer to execute brochures, posters and other materials.
• Promote the Lorenzo Series and share hosting of Lorenzo Society Readings and related events.
• Coordinate with the Campus store to make sure an author’s book(s) are available for sale.
• Maintain records of attendance and books sold.
• Responsible for budget.
• Prepare annual program in conjunction with the Music Series Faculty Advisor.
• Prepare content for website, posters, or other promotional materials to be available by mid-September and early January each year.
• Liaise with and assist Saint John String Quartet regarding Artist in Residence program.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in English and/or relevant experience in a literary field.

Additional Strengths

• Experience in writing grant proposals would be an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with diplomatic skills.
• A knowledge of the Canadian literary scene.
• Ability to liaise with publishers, authors and other Universities as well as external agencies.
• Ability to be flexible and problem-solve.
• Negotiation skills are an asset.
• Experience in planning and executing events.

Are you interested?

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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