EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit charitable organization that welcomes over 600,000 Calgarians annually into our facility. The mission of EPCOR CENTRE is to ignite imagination, co-create meaningful experiences of excellence with our internal and external communities, support artists and celebrate the artistic expression of everybody. We are interested in like-minded individuals who will help us achieve our goals.
We are seeking an experienced senior manager, strategic thinker and collaborative team player to fill the full-time position of Director, Public Affairs. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director, Public Affairs advises and consults with executive and senior management and provides leadership and support to the Public Affairs team.
Primary responsibilities:
- Member of the senior management team responsible for the Department of Public Affairs, which includes Government Relations, Communications and Social Media, Marketing, Sales, and Creative Services;
- Leading, overseeing and evaluating all Public Affairs strategies, budgets, plans and initiatives to support EPCOR CENTRE’s operations and capital expansion plans, which are currently in planning and development stages;
- Providing strategic advice and support for the capital project, fulfilling the roles of government relations and stakeholder relations management, and external communications;
- Together with the President and CEO, acting as primary representative and spokesperson to Municipal, Provincial and Federal governments, partners, community groups and other stakeholders, seeking to achieve financial investment and other support;
- Building a regional, national and international presence for EPCOR CENTRE and its resident companies through all Public Affairs activities, and leading community partnerships to maximize presence and impact in the community;
- Developing, building and leading a unified, centralized brand, leading centre-wide collaborations with resident companies and partners;
- Editor-in-Chief, Stephen magazine, the Centre’s publication on arts & culture, and
- Supervising the marketing, communications and creative managers directly, and responsible for hiring, training, mentoring and evaluating the public affairs team.
Applicants should have a post-secondary degree and 5-10 years of experience in a professional management role. Experience in brand development and government relations is preferred. The ability to address multiple short-term priorities while advancing long term goals is essential.
This position has a 40-hour work week, with occasional evening and weekend work required. A competitive compensation package, including extended health benefits, is offered.
To apply, please forward your resume in confidence to:
Human Resources
EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
205 - 8th Ave SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 0K9
Email: employment@epcorcentre.org
Deadline for all applications: until position is filled
Please state the position you are applying for. No phone calls please. We thank all interested applicants in advance, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
