VERSeOttawa (home of VERSeFest) seeking Festival Manager - contract position

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Frances Boyle

VERSeOttawa (home of VERSeFest) seeking Festival Manager - contract position

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VERSeOttawa, which organizes and runs VERSeFest, Ottawa’s international poetry festival, among other activities, is seeking a Festival Manager on a part-time, contract basis. The Festival Manager is one of two key non-volunteer positions with VERSe Ottawa, and the successful candidate will work closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Directors to produce the annual Festival and other VERSeOttawa activities. The Festival Manager is responsible for contributing to the financial health of the organization, together with coordinating practical aspects of the Festival and other activities.

The position will begin in August 2025 for a one-year contract. See verseottawa.ca for full details.