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Project Coordinator

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Project Coordinator

Reporting to: Executive Director

Term: February 2025 - October 2025

Location: Edmonton, Alberta (a combination of remote work, onsite event production, and travel within Edmonton, with potential opportunities for travel outside of Edmonton to represent the Mosquers at other film festivals).

Start Date: February 28, 2025 or as soon as possible

Compensation: $20 - $22/hour based on experience

Closing Date: When the right candidate is found. Apply now!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Mosquers Film Festival is seeking a Project Coordinator to coordinate our Incubator Program and support festival programming, event logistics, and organizational expense tracking. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive individual with experience in program administration and demonstrated interest of the Canadian screen-based industry.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and especially encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. While applicants do not need to be Muslim, they should possess some understanding of Muslim communities and storytelling.

ABOUT US

Mosquers: (noun) a combination of the words Mosque and The Oscars; a third space meant for the talented and wonderful creative community that identifies as Muslim but tells universal stories. A celebration of the often underrepresented and always undercelebrated. The Mosquers is the world’s largest film and arts festival that convenes Muslim creatives. Our goal is to transform the way people see Muslims.

See what our creatives have to say; See what our organizers have to say; Experience the 2023 Mosquers Film Festival for yourself.

Key responsibilities

  • Program Coordination:

    • Maintain the critical path for the Incubator Program to track schedules and deliverables

    • Conduct market research to identify eligible participants, potential partners, and program demand

    • Develop and execute outreach/recruitment strategies for participants and mentors

    • Outline program offerings and incentives; craft program descriptions and pitching documents

    • Collaborate with the team to create application questions and manage the application portal

    • Develop participant-facing documents such as guidelines, FAQs, and other resources

    • Coordinate with the Marketing team to create and update promotional materials for programs and events

    • Ensure the website and social media channels have up-to-date program information

    • Research industry opportunities (e.g., funding streams, conferences, festivals) for participants and alumni

    • Track alumni projects and announcements, liaising with the Communications team for promotion

  • Day-to-Day Program Logistics:

    • Serve as the main point of contact for program participants, mentors, and guests

    • Research and engage industry professionals for potential mentorship and workshops

    • Organize program deliverables, facilitate introductions, and manage materials between participants and mentors

    • Provide regular program updates to internal teams and stakeholders

    • Track and coordinate financial documents, including payments to participants, mentors, and jurors

    • Oversee event logistics, including scheduling, invitations, digital platforms, and presentation materials

  • Finance and Expense Tracking::

    • Track bookings and expenses for the organization, ensuring accurate record-keeping

    • Coordinate with the finance team to process payments and maintain financial documentation

    • Monitor the program and event budgets, providing regular updates to internal stakeholders

qUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment

  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills with experience engaging external stakeholders, including creatives

  • Solutions-oriented, proactive, and skilled in creative problem-solving

  • Experience handling sensitive documents and maintaining confidentiality

  • Background in arts, program administration, or related fields

  • General understanding of the Canadian screen-based industry and Muslim communities

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace

  • Preferred: Experience with project management tools and software

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and interest in the role. Posting will remain open until the right candidate is found.

Send your application to hiring@themosquers.com with the subject line: "Application for Project Coordinator."