Type: Full Time
Reports to: Director of Development & Communications
Start Date: Immediate
POSITION PROFILE:
The Coordinator of Education and Outreach will be responsible for the creation, implementation, administration, promotion and funding of Alberta Ballet’s Education and Outreach activities. Directed towards community organizations, schools and non-traditional audiences, the Coordinator of Education and Outreach will ensure Alberta Ballet’s strategic goals are achieved as they pertain to each initiative.
The Coordinator of Education and Outreach must demonstrate the core values of Alberta Ballet with particular emphasis on professionalism, sound judgment and ethics, and artistic integrity balanced by fiscal responsibility.
The Coordinator of Education and Outreach will be responsible for four primary areas of work:
DEVELOPMENT
- Seek and secure funding in support of annual Education and Outreach Programs and Activities including corporate and individual support
- Deliver exceptional stewardship to all stakeholders
- Produce and manage annual budget for Outreach and Education activities including projection of revenues working with the Director of Development & Communications
OUTREACH
- Develop and manage annual outreach activities, both inbound and outbound throughout Alberta
- Identify new venues and creative ways to use Alberta Ballet resources to increase involvement and relevancy in the City of Calgary, City of Edmonton and the Province of Alberta
EDUCATION
- Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with school boards, arts teachers, community groups, government officials as they relate to education
- Assist with the planning, programming, production and selling of Discover Dance annually
GENERAL
- Produce, implement and evaluate internal communication plan to all internal and external stakeholders
- Work with the Marketing Department in the promotion and communication of activities, and in the production of Education and Outreach printed materials
- Provide reports to as needed
- Participate in planning and evaluation of related activities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree or its equivalent in other specialized training and experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in planning special events with direct experience in a not-for-profit environment preferred
- Membership in A.F.P. preferred
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required
SALARY & BENEFITS
Alberta Ballet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Those interested in applying are invited to submit a resume, with cover letter stating salary expectations, via email by June 20, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Send to:
Alison Geskin
Director, Development and Communications
alisong@albertaballet.com
