The RFF Lovers Sale is now ON!

For a short while, we've got a pretty great promotion going on.  This is THE BEST time to grab your weekend passes for the 2012 RFF August 10 - 12.  Maybe it's because it makes for an awesome holiday gift for the music lovers in your life.  Maybe it's because this is the lowest price weekend passes can get to.  Maybe it's because you don't even care what the 2012 lineup will be because you have a real sense of trust in the RFF.  Any way you look at it, this is a good deal!

We've only got a limited number of passes at this price, so scoop them up soon!

You can find them at the Globe Theatre Box office online or by phone (the number above or 525-6400).

The Festival is Hiring!

Regina Folk Festival Inc.
Finance & Operations Coordinator

As an integral member of RFF Inc.’s dynamic team, the Finance & Operations Coordinator will assist in the coordination of RFF Inc. and its two main programs, the annual Regina Folk Festival and the RFF Concert & Workshop Series as well as the administration of RFF Inc. and its offices.

The Finance & Operations Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating financial systems for the festival including supervision of volunteer team leaders and coordination of systems in all areas related to finance, including festival beer sales, 50-50, concessions & crafts, box office, festival merchandise, festival record store and after parties. The Finance & Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the recruitment & administration of crafters & concessionaires for the annual festival as well as the ordering of festival merchandise.

The Finance & Operations Coordinator will be responsible for financial record keeping for RFF Inc., including accounts payable and receivable, cheque writing and the compiling and coding of monthly accounting data for the RFF Inc. bookkeeper as well as the preparation of year-end audit materials for the auditor.  Other administration duties will include supervision of the part-time administrative assistant and overall coordination of office systems as well as day-to-day office duties shared with the rest of the RFF Inc. team.

The Finance & Operations Coordinator will also be responsible for all aspects of event coordination of the RFF Concert and Workshop Series including finances, artists’ services, box office, stage technical & volunteer coordination.

This is a full-time permanent position for 35 hours per week.  Some evening work for concert series events and intense work over the festival weekend (August 10-12, 2012) as well as regular office hours will be required.

List of Requirements

·      Post-secondary graduate with studies in arts, business administration or related area of study

·      A keen interest in pursuing a career in the arts and culture sector

·      Solid knowledge of event coordination, financial systems and box office management

·      Strong organizational and communication skills

·      Bookkeeping and accounting knowledge

·      Computer literate with ability to use MS Office Software

·      Previous experience working with databases

·      Previous experience working with non-profit organizations

·      Good communication skills both written and verbal

·      Ability to work well with others and independently

Assets

Ability to work effectively with the public, artists, volunteers, and suppliers

Interested in the promotion and development of arts and culture

Willingness to learn and upgrade skills
Good understanding of Macintosh Environment

Please apply via email to:
info@reginafolkfestival.com

Or by mail to Regina Folk Festival Inc.
#101-1855 Scarth Street
Regina, SK S4P 2G9

Deadline for applications is November 30^th, 2011

Only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.

A full job description for this position is available on request at info@reginafolkfestival.com  

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