Part-time, contract position
Salary: 30 hours per week at $15.50/hour
Period: Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 to February 12, 2017
The Arts Council is offering an internship opportunity for a Program Coordinator with support from Young Canada Works and CHRC. The intern will assist managers in the research and coordination of enhanced professional development initiatives as well as several ongoing programs that address the needs of the Arts Council’s membership and the overall local arts community in Ottawa. The enhanced projects include: training in arts entrepreneurship skills and updated online resource platform. The ongoing programs include support for the Artpreneur Ottawa Conference and Young Arts Leaders Collective.
Qualifications:
- University or College Diploma preferably in the areas of arts administration or a specific discipline (Visual Art, Multimedia, Theatre, Music)
- Communication skills in both official languages (oral and written)
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- Capable of working independently and a commitment to a team environment
- Strong people skills and the ability to adapt and work with others
- Basic experience with arts event management and online tools
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks to timely and effective completion
- Be eligible for the Young Canada Works Internship program (recent university or college graduates, legally entitled to work in Canada between the ages of 16 and 30)
Closing Date: Monday, August 22, 5 p.m.
To apply please send your covering letter and resume by e-mail to info@artsoe.ca or by regular mail to:
AOE Arts Council
Shenkman Arts Centre
245 Centrum Blvd., Suite 260
Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1
Attention: Executive Director
AOE Arts Council is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.