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IMAP Seeking Executive Director
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sarah ziebell mann
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Jul 07, 2005 09:16 PDT
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Independent Media Arts Preservation (IMAP) invites applications for its
Executive Director position.
IMAP [http://www.imappreserve.org/ ] 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!
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Independent Media Arts Preservation, Inc. (IMAP)
Executive Director
New York City
Part-time, home office position
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)
kschle-@lagcc.cuny.edu
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