WIPI
Is looking for an umbrella for the organization. Posted July 2003
Re: Women In
Photography International - Changes & Expansion Women In Photography
International is currently seeking to expand it's professional network
by merging with a university or foundation that has an established history
of commitment to the photographic arts.
Founded in 1981, WIPI, a nonprofit, 501.c3 organization, (headquartered
in Los Angeles) has successfully fulfilled it's raison d'etre: To promote
the visibility of women photographers and their work. This has been
achieved by providing:
1. worldwide professional networks
2. online educational resources & member galleries
3. historical database of women photographers
4. on-going exhibitions & gallery affiliations
5. workshops & lecture programs
6. competitions, including the WIPI 20th Anniversary Exhibition ÒTea
Time, Images of Women, Images of TeaÓ
7. quarterly publications, which is the foundation of our current website
and online gallery: www.wipi.org, reaching over 50,000 viewers a month
With Women In Photography Intl's steady growth, we feel it is the ideal
time to seek out an "umbrella" organization that will allow us to continue
fulfilling the needs of the growing numbers of women entering the field
of photography. With such a liaison, WIPI could expand it's administrative
staff, physical offices and increase services to it's membership in
the international photographic community.
We trust that our recent sponsors - Kodak Foundation, Epson America,
The Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Dept., The Stephen Cohen Gallery, Pierce
College Foundation, Maryann Charis House of Photographic Art, The Lomographic
Society and Allworth Book Publishers - along with the many talented
women working in the field of photography - will support this quest.
In addition to
serving an international network of photographers, Women in Photography
International has been devoted to preserving and perpetuating a west
coast presence for women working in the photographic arts. It's with
this in mind that we "fling down the gauntlet" to west coast universities,
museums and educational agencies (with accredited histories of commitment
to the work of women photographers) ~ challenging them to "pick up"
the 20 year legacy of Women in Photography International, the nonprofit
organization, and move forward!
There are so many doors to be opened, opportunities to grasp and artists
to encourage. WIPI has long met community needs for lecture programs,
educational workshops, and regional conferences that focus specifically
on women working in the photographic arts. Just think how much more
can be accomplished once a liason with a university or museum is firmly
in place?
For over ten years, we worked hand-in-hand with our beloved silent partner,
historian & curator Peter Palmquist, who encouraged us to "never give
up" the quest to serve and preserve the work of women photographers.
Peter contributed historical profiles from his Women in Photography
International Archive to our online publication: F2. Together we strived
to reach out to women photographers - those established and those yet
unknown - to let them know they mattered and that their work would not
be lost because WIPI would be their record.
It's with this raision d'etre in mind that we are now approaching the
most esteemed curators, directors and overseers of women's role in the
history of photography on the west coast. Our goal is to link up and
soar! Please contact us to discuss the possibilities!
We invite you to learn more about Women in Photography International
by taking a tour of our website: www.womeninphotography.org or www.wipi.org
Info@womeninphotography.org
Currently
all WIPI positions are volunteer until we secure funds to meet these
areas of operation. All positions are part-time
EDITOR www.WomenInPhotography.org - VOLUNTEER
Women In Photography International online resource f2 e-Zine Quarterly
* On-Line Editor, experienced required.
* Knowledge of photographers, photo companies and photography books.
* Skilled with w/PhotoShop and MS Word, translating various text and
photo files.
* Computer savvy. Can work between PC and MAC files.
* Familiar with photo file types and transmission of imagery via internet
* Accumulate articles and images for feature stories on Photographers
and the photo industry.
* Enjoys meeting photographers from around the world. Work from your
home.
* Good organization skills necessary and a stable file storage system
a must.
* Able to meet timely delivery of f2 eZine deadlines.
* Support to Webmaster: Knowledge of DreamWeaver software program
* Positive, upbeat outlook for all mediums of photography, past, present
and future
e-mail: Editor@WomenInPhotography.org
**See www.GuideStar.org
for organization mission, specifications and goals.
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PR -ALL MEDIA Women In Photography International - USA & Europe
Become part of the world of Photography, contribute your skills and
creativity to the 20th Anniversary Exhibition and other exciting Exhibition
and outreach programs offered by WIPI. Looking for talented, organized
person to work on Tea Time project n along with other WIPI local and
international exhibitions.. Tea Time: Handle press for lecture series
in various cities as exhibition travels, find PR opportunities for magazine
publication of exhibition and women who are in the exhibition. Provide
own data base of contacts to accomplish tasks associated to PR and Promotion..
See Tea Time for Exhibition info One or Two person opportunity,
i.e,
one USA, one Europe.
Required Skills:
* Knowledgeable about PR for Photography to reach Photo companies, trade
publications and general public
* Participate in organizational strategy of PR with Board Members
* Responsible for communication with board members or advisors for PR
outreach
* Work closely w/the Editor to discover and develop talent of members
in exhibitions
* Responsible for visibility of WIPI in the photography and fine art
markets
* Able to speak at events on behalf of WIPI, when appropriate
* Must be savvy with using the Internet, email, Excel spreadsheets,
Word, knowledge of Mac and PC helpful.
* Second language helpful, Spanish and/or French.
* Work from home, any state.
Write: PR@WomenInPhotography.org
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Women In Photography International -- VOLUNTEER
(part-time)
WIPI is looking to hire a part-time Executive Director , to help develop
projects, implement the mission and vision of the organization and to
oversee staff and projects. As organization grows, position will also
grow into full time. Must have experience with grant writing and organizational
development. Work from own home, Los Angeles based.
Required Skills:
* Knowledgeable about Photography, Photo companies and Photographers
* Handle personnel management and administrative functions
* Membership, maintain membership log
* Work closely w/the Editor to discover and develop talent of members
* Fund raising networker
* Development of new funding sources
* Responsible for communication with board members or advisors
* Participate in organizational strategy with Board Members
* Responsible for outreach projects, visibility of WIPI
* Able to speak at events on behalf of WIPI, when appropriate
* Arrange for and manage outside consultants, as needed
* Coordination events and volunteers
* Media point person for the organization. Acting as a spokesperson
when appropriate.
* Grant-writing and reporting
* Able to handle basic legal questions, or know where to find the answers.
* Must be savvy with using the Internet, email, Excel spreadsheets,
Word. QuarkXpress and FileMaker Pro, PhotoShop a plus, knowledge of
Mac and PC helpful.
* Second language helpful, Spanish and/or French.
* Los Angeles Based a must
Send writing sample along with resume via e-mail to Director@wipi.org.
Thank you for your interest in working with WIPI, please apply only
if your qualifications meet the job description.
**See www.GuideStar.org
for organization mission, specifications and goals.
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PRESIDENT ASSIST: Women In Photography International - VOLUNTEER
Due to rapid growth of organization, WIPI is looking for valuable, talented
people to participate in our non-profit organization. Currently, one
day a week or two half days are needed by someone who is very computer
savvy on MAC, DreamWeaver, PhotoShop, File Maker Pro, good communication
skills, has transportation. Photography background a must. Work study
programs available. Los Angeles Please contact: Jean Ferro, President
JeanFerro@wipi.org
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WEBMASTER - Women In Photography International - VOLUNTEER
Opportunity to work with talented women worldwide. Available minimum
20 -40 hrs. month, general management of website, including Quarterly
eZine of WIPI News, Galleries, Home Page. Work study program possible.
High visibility for someone who is talented and loves photography. A
unique position for someone who has a strong web skills and creativity
and is interested in photography.
* Good Communicator
* Must be Los Angeles based
* Mac computer equipment,
* Cable or DSL uploading ability,
* Uses Dreamweaver, Adobe Photo Shop, Flash, Excel, Word
* Familiar with Servers and Shop Carts
* Willing to make updates according to update schedule
* Available for last minute updates for special projects.
* Monitors broken links
* Takes initiative to make improvements or corrections
* Experienced required
Please send e-mail with resume and links to website samples
Webmaster@wipi.org
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Web Assist - Women In Photography International - VOLUNTEER
Membership section, assistant to Webmaster to handle all Membership
related information. Photography Links, Member profiles and Member links,
Message Board passwords and updates, experience required ( currently
filled ) We are always looking for back up assistance, so please
apply for future opportunities to become part of the support team.
Webmaster@wipi.org
