Public Art Project Manager

Please see the full posting here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N-WIY2dlUavIOsiIbpqZrXv38iGlcykfi4wGxDwpv2A/edit?usp=sharing 

What does ATTA stand for?
The Activism Through Technology and Art (ATTA) Society is a registered non-profit in British Columbia. We currently have 30+ enthusiastic members across B.C. and Ontario from various disciplines including engineering, architecture, visual arts, fine arts, education, data science, and commerce. We are currently based out of the eatART Foundation lab space in Vancouver.

What is “When Air Take Shape”, our current project?
Currently, our team of 30 members is building a large-scale, kinetic, and interactive sculpture that focuses on the impact of air quality. It explores a new way of artistic activism and impact measurement - evoking empathy through emotionally resonant experiences with art. 

Our work is also backed by data and science. To ensure this, we are working with Canada Research Chair and leading air quality researcher, Dr. Naomi Zimmerman from UBC’s Integrated Research in Energy, Air, Climate and Health (iREACH) Lab. This installation will be exhibited publicly across Canada and internationally.

We have completed a successful crowdfunding campaign in October 2022. We were also featured by several major media channels including  Daily Hive, North Shore News, Squamish Chief, Pique News Magazine, VancouverisAwesome, Prince George Citizen, and CityNews. Up until today, we have raised over $15K in total through the support of over 100 donor organizations and individuals.  

In September 2023, we held a soft launch event, where we showcased the installation for the first time to family and friends. 

Why should you join ATTA?
If any, or multiple, of the following, resonate with you - we encourage you to apply! 
-You enjoy art and/or technology and are excited by their intersections
-You want to create social impact in our society in unconventional ways
-You are a student or professional hoping to gain more project management, leadership, or art administration experience through an innovative project
-You want to develop your communication skills on a diverse team and build collaborative relationships
-You are hoping to create new connections within Vancouver’s creative and technology community

Role Description:
We are looking for a driven Project Manager to join our core leadership team as part of the When Air Takes Shape project. We currently have 4 sub-teams (Mechanical Design, Application Development, UX Design, and Research), each of them having their own team lead. 

The volunteer will play an important role in the following aspects:
-Work with sub-team leads to develop a high-level project timeline and identify milestones; ensure sub-team-specific work plan is created  accordingly
-Use project management tools such as Trello and Gantt Charts to monitor project progress
-Actively communicate with project members & team leads and ensure all project volunteers feel supported and valued
-Facilitate monthly project-wide coordination meetings to encourage member connections-and review key milestones
-Ensure good document control practice; champion Organizational Quality Management improvements 
-Keep track of project expenses and notify the Board when over budget/when the budget allocated requires adjustments
-Support the Board of Directors to plan and host project events such as soft launches and exhibitions
-Recruit and onboard project volunteers with team leads when needed

Note: the Board of Directors will work closely with the Project Manager and continue to provide operations, fundraising, and outreach support to the project. 


Qualifications:
-Enthusiastic about ATTA's mission and vision
-Excellent communication and organization skills
-Experience leading a medium-size project team (e.g. design team at university, project teams at work, volunteer groups)
-Familiarity with project management procedures such as budget control, progress tracking, and risk management
-Experience in event organizing is an asset but not required
-Feeling ready to embrace an awesome and supportive community of creators!

Timeline and Location: 
Starting in April/May 2024, this is a 4-month volunteer position with an average time commitment of approximately 3-5 hours per week (flexible). You will be working mostly remotely, but in person might be required close to our planned installation launch this summer. We currently work out of the FabLab space in Vancouver, BC.

We are very excited to learn about your talent and have you grow together with ATTA.

How to apply:
Please fill out the following volunteer application form: 
https://forms.gle/ztiiJZDVYXQUucWv8 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at attasociety@gmail.com

Application Deadline: April 1, 2023
Start Date: April/May 2024
Position Duration: 4 months minimum