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The French Institute
Alliance Française (FIAF) is an American, private, not-for-profit
501(c)(3), non-governmental organization. It is a multi-disciplinary
cultural organization. Its mission is to promote and enhance
the knowledge and appreciation of French and Francophone
culture, to increase the knowledge of the French language,
and to encourage interaction among French, Francophone and
American people through programs in education and the arts.
FIAF's varied cultural programming (cinema, performing arts,
visual arts, and social events), French and English language
classes, and extensive library play a dynamic role in providing
our students and members with a window on contemporary France.
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Vice
President of Development
Job Title: Vice President of Development
Department: Development
Reports To: President
Designation: Exempt full-time
Posted: Tuesday, December 22,
2009
Position Summary
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) seeks an experienced
candidate for our open position of Vice President of Development.
Under the direction of the President, the Vice President
of Development is responsible for overseeing all development
efforts throughout the organization. This person will coordinate
and manage FIAF’s corporate, foundation and individual fundraising
efforts; lead FIAF’s Capital and Annual Support campaigns;
successfully manage a 5-6 person development team. Candidates
should have more than seven years of experience working in
development in a cultural institution. All activities shall
be conducted in a manner consistent with established policies
and procedures to enable FIAF to achieve its defined goals
and objectives.
Main Responsibilities
- Implement strategic fundraising plan and financial goals
for FIAF’s cultural and educational programs.
- Identify and implement short-term and long-term fundraising
goals, strategies and outcomes for FIAF’s cultural and
educational programs.
- Develop short and long-term strategy for department’s
fundraising efforts.
- Oversee all government and foundation grants.
- Identify and cultivate individual and corporate donors
and sponsors in conjunction with the President.
- Cultivate existing relations and develop new prospects
for sponsorships and partnerships.
- Produce final reports, letters and other written materials
supporting fund raising efforts.
- Maintain and prepare progress and final reports required
for internal (staff) and external (Board of Directors and
general public) use.
- Establish and maintain effective internal filing system
for tracking actual and prospective donor gifts.
- Manage all elements of FIAF’s donor recognition program.
- Perform such other job related duties as may be periodically
assigned by the President.
- Coordinate efforts with the Vice Presidents of Programming,
Marketing and Public Relations.
- Interact with the Development Committee of the Board
of Trustees.
- Cooperate and work effectively and congenially with
all staff members, volunteers, and members of FIAF.
Qualifications
- Advanced spoken and written French language skills a
must.
- Should have a strong appreciation of French culture.
- Longstanding relationships with corporate donors and
foundations that support cultural programs in New York
desired.
- A minimum of a B.A degree or equivalent from an accredited
college or university required.
- A minimum of seven years of proven successful experience
in fundraising in a cultural institution.
- Must have held a position as a Senior Director in Development.
- Basic financial skills required.
- Must be proficient with Raiser’s Edge and other fundraising
software.
- Good human relations skills are essential, as is the
ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
Qualified applicants should send their cover letter, salary
requirements and resume to lcole@fiaf.org (Subject:
VP Development).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large
number of applicants we receive, we will only be able to
contact those that we would like to meet for interviews.
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Technicians
The French Institute Alliance Francaise is seeking experienced
non-union Lighting and Sound Technicians and Multi-Media
Projectionists to expand our freelance crew call list. Located
on the Upper East Side, FIAF has a full weekly schedule consisting
of film, dance, theatre, concerts and conferences in our
three spaces: Florence Gould Hall, Tinker Auditorium and
Le Skyroom.
Lighting Technicians must be proficient with general
electrics knowledge (hang, focus, maintenance of gear). Familiarity
with the operation and programming of ETC Expression 3 and
Express consoles, as well as small-scale lighting design
experience, is a plus.
Sound Technicians must have a background in live
sound reinforcement, with Front of House and Monitor mixing
experience, as well as the ability to run theatrical cues
and audio playback for multi-media.
Deck Hands must have experience with general back
stage operation. Stage Managing experience a plus.
For a full list of equipment and pictures of our spaces
please visit: FIAF Rentals.
Please direct all inquires to David J. Dietsch, Technical
Director:
646 388 6641 or ddietsch@fiaf.org.
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Le
Centre de Langue du FIAF recrute
Des professeurs de FLE pour ses programmes adulte, adolescent et
enfant (5-17 ans).
Le ou la candidat(e) doit :
- avoir une expérience de l’enseignement à des adultes et/ou à des adolescents
et/ou à des enfants
- être diplômé(e) en français langue étrangère (Maîtrise
FLE, DAEFLE ou équivalent)
- être dynamique, enthousiaste, consciencieux(se), ouvert(e) aux nouvelles
technologies, bon sens du relationnel
- être disponible en soirées et le samedi (emploi rémunéré à l’heure)
Dans tous les cas, les candidats doivent être :
- de langue maternelle française
- en possession d’un permis de travail américain
Envoyer candidature en français, CV et lettre de motivation détaillée, à Leslie
Cole (Human Ressources Director): lcole@fiaf.org
Posted on July 27, 2010
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