Grant Writer, Government Relations - Toronto, Canada - TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Toronto, Canada

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GRANT WRITER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Permanent

Full-time

Government Relations
TIFF is a charitable, cultural organization dedicated to presenting the best of international and Canadian cinema and creating transformational experiences for film lovers and creators of all ages and backgrounds in our home - TIFF Bell Lightbox

Our mission:
To transform the way people see the world, through film.

TIFF is committed to embracing diversity and treating all individuals with respect, dignity and fairness by removing physical, social and economic barriers to participation.

We encourage you to reflect on the land that you are on, who the traditional keepers of the land are, what the treaty relationship is, or if it's unceded territory.

TIFF is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, the Wendat, and the Haudenosaunee.

We are grateful to work on this land.

We are currently hiring for the position of:

GRANT WRITER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building strong government relationships and supporting the solicitation of annual and project funding from all levels of government and their agencies supporting TIFF's yearround and Festival programming
Supporting research, identification, development, and creation of funding requests for submission to all levels of government and government agencies in conjunction with all departments within TIFF
Working collaboratively with the Industry and Audience & Community teams at TIFF to develop funding proposals and partnerships that support initiatives led by these teams and achieve TIFF's strategic priorities
Oversee grant stewardship and administration including filing required reports, ensuring compliance with government contracts, invoicing and collection of funds, development of budgets, etc.
Research policies and legislative announcements as they pertain to the arts and culture, and film industry.
Create various TIFF correspondence and communications for stakeholders such as drafting briefing notes internally, letters, annual reports, and grant project specific reporting requirements
Supervise internal data requests, planning meetings, database management, grant processing, contract agreement execution, and participate in committee meetings
Coordinate ticketing needs, partner access passes, event invitations, and venue seating charts for stakeholders during annual film festival

JOB GRADE & SALARY OR RATE OF PAY:

Job Grade 2
$50,000-$65,000/Annually

START DATE:

April 17, 2023

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Strong writing and analytical skills
Postsecondary education in a related field is an asset
Experience with fundraising and grant writing is an asset
Experience working with the government is an asset
Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends
This position requires being in office on a regular basis.

HOW TO SUBMIT & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Please upload your cover letter and resumé as

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one PDF, before the deadline of
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FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023.

CLOSING:

TIFF is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where employees feel valued and respected, and where every employee has the opportunity to realize their potential.

As such, we welcome and encourage applicants who identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities.