Fan of music?
Do you have a passion for writing?
Do you have a natural sense of organization?
Are you good with accounting and have a solid understanding of budgets?
Can you juggle multiple tasks while never losing sight of the important details?
You could be the perfect candidate for the position we are offering: Head of Finance and Partnerships!
Job Offer: Funding and Partnerships Manager
Position available starting January 2025.
L’Arrière Scène Backstage (a Music·Musique NB program) is looking for a Funding and Partnerships Manager to join our team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of the music industry in New Brunswick and the Atlantic provinces.
Who Are We?
L'Arrière Scène Backstage is more than just a training program. It is a beacon for creative souls and a guide for those navigating the music industry. This program aims to help artists professionalize by developing their self-management skills while supporting them throughout their musical journey.
Music·Musique NB (MNB), founded in 1998, is a key player in New Brunswick's music industry. The association serves as a pillar of support for artists and industry stakeholders by providing training, promotion, and representation services. MNB is distinguished by its commitment to inclusivity, equity, and the fight against discrimination.
Main Responsibilities
As the Funding and Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Grant Research and Planning: Identifying and writing grant proposals to various government levels for the L'Arrière Scène Backstage program at Music·Musique NB.
- Report Writing: Preparing activity reports for funders, including statistics, impact indicators, and descriptions of activities conducted.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid: Researching entrepreneurial scholarships and other non-governmental financial aid applicable to L’Arrière Scène Backstage projects.
- Strategic Monitoring: Keeping an eye on support programs, funding changes, and new developments in government funding.
- Strategic Development Plan: Contributing to the development and implementation of the organization's strategic development plan.
- Business Relationships: Establishing and maintaining relationships with external partners and collaborators.
- Other Duties: Performing any other tasks related to managing funding and partnerships.
Requirements and Desired Profile
- Education: Degree in administration, cultural business management, accounting, or another relevant field.
- Experience: Knowledge or experience in the music or performing arts industry is a plus.
- Language Skills: Excellent written proficiency in both French and English.
- Funding Knowledge: Familiarity with federal, provincial, and municipal funding programs.
- Personal Qualities: Autonomy, attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and initiative.
Position Details
- Type of Position: Part-time (20 hours per week)
- Start Date: January 6, 2025
- Work Location: To be determined, with the possibility of remote work
- Application Deadline: December 6, 2024
Please send your resume along with a cover letter to vincent@musicnb.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
L'Arrière Scène Backstage est un projet soutenu par Musicaction. Ce projet a été rendu possible en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada et au Plan d’action pour les langues officielles / This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada and the Action Plan for Official Languages.
photo credit: Caroline Savoie