Community Outreach Assistant

Duration: 32 Hours/8 weeks
Rate of pay: 11$/hour Start Date: June 10th 2013 End Date: August 2nd 2013
Deadline for Application: June 2nd 2013

Description: The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is seeking to diversify its approach to community outreach by extending the scope of its free and affordable cultural programs to underserved and marginalized communities in Ottawa/Gatineau. To this end, the OAG is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaboratively-minded individual with community affiliations in the region, to fill the role of Community Outreach Assistant (COA). Working in direct collaboration with the Curator of Public, Educational, and Community Programs, the COA will be responsible for identifying and making new connections with local and regional organizations and agencies, and instigating opportunities for creative learning, community leadership, and civic engagement through the arts.  The COA will also help facilitate existing OAG programs, such as Art Tent and Creative Sundays. Working in a supportive mentorship environment, the COA will have the opportunity to develop professional skills in a not-for-profit arts environment, while strengthening the Gallery’s commitment to outreach.

This position is made possible through Canada Summer Jobs. Please see requirements below.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and communicate with groups and agencies from cultural, social and economic sectors of the city that would benefit from knowing about the free children, youth and family programs at the OAG;
  • Identifying segments of the population who do not frequent art galleries or cultural institutions and supplying them with the appropriate access to OAG programs that fit their needs;
  • Initiate and customize experiences in the context of OAG exhibitions or at partner institutions for specific groups, with the objective of creating long term/sustained/meaningful partnerships;
  • Plan and implement customized tours, workshops, and outreach opportunities to engage various audiences, including Indigenous and other communities in the exhibition In the Flesh (in the context of Sakahàn, the international Indigenous art exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Canada), taking place either at the OAG or at community sites.
  • Facilitating existing OAG programs, including the OAG Art Tent (a tent that travels to events, festivals and community celebrations  such as Festival Franco-Ontarien, National Aboriginal Day celebrations, Haïti en Fête, etc) to offer free art-making activities; OAG Summer Camps (bilingual, French and English)) and youth/family workshops offered free of charge; OAG-led free bilingual workshops held in partner institutions, like Ottawa Public Library branches;
  • Delivering programs; evaluating the experience and outcome of partnerships by analyzing successes, and identifying shortcomings and suggesting solutions;
  • Other duties as they arise: Assisting in booking, planning, delivery and evaluation of projects such as summer camps, tours, talks, workshops and lectures;
  • Contribute to overall staff effort towards the varied events and functions of the Gallery

Knowledge & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A deep understanding of or affiliation to one, or more of the communities in OAG's constituency that the gallery is striving to make long-lasting connections with;
  • Familiarity with arts education, art history, contemporary art, humanities and/or cultural studies;
  • Experience (volunteer or work) in a public art gallery/museum or related cultural institution;
  • Interest in visual art;
  • Ability to work well with children, and community members of all ages and backgrounds;
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in both French and English (ideally);
  • Organizational skills;
  • Positive attitude and collaborative spirit;
  • Ability to think creatively

Requirements:
(a) is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
(b) was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
(c) intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
(d) is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP (Quebec only), vocational or technical program;
(e) is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* and;
(f) is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

Please apply with cover letter and resume to:
vcouillard@ottawaartgallery.ca
Ottawa Art Gallery, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2

The Ottawa Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer, and thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Dimanche, Juin 2, 2013
Date de début: 
Lundi, Juin 10, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À contrat
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par la poste
Par courriel

Programming Director

THE OPPORTUNITY

Trinity Square Video is looking for a dynamic Programming Director to envision, lead and manage the implementation of programming at TSV, one of Canada's leading artist-run centres dedicated to the creation, exhibition and educational possibilities of Video Art.

THE POSITION

Trinity Square Video's Programming Director is responsible for conceiving, developing and implementing the vision and focus of the organization through exhibition initiatives both on site and off. The Programming Director plays a leading role in creating a programming vision for the centre and has a strong and demonstrated background in the theoretical, technical and practical aspects of Video Art and gallery installation. The Programming Director ensures that the programming reflects the values of the organization.

The Programming Director is responsible for selecting and working with artists in TSV Gallery's exhibitions, the Themed Commission Program, Master Classes, Artist Talks and Panels with the support of the Programming Committee. TSV's scope in the arts community and public is enhanced by the Programming Director's ability to connect to other arts organizations to build TSV's audience. Dedicated to creating skilled artists, TSV offers workshops throughout the year which the Programming Director will take a lead role in developing.

TSV MANDATE

Trinity Square Video is a not-for-profit centre that provides artists and community organizations with video production/post-production support and services at accessible rates. Here since 1971, TSV is committed to providing a broad spectrum of services related to video: workshops, screenings, gallery exhibitions, artist residencies festival sponsorships and community partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Master of Fine Arts degree from an accredited university program or the equivalent combination of arts education and experience and formal training in arts/cultural management.
  • Proficiency in technologies needed for Video production/installation (Final Cut Pro, AfterEffects, Adobe Premiere).
  • Curatorial experience.
  • Writing skills.
  • Exhibition installing experience.
  • Familiarity with Canadian art scene, particularly Video Art.
  • Experience in design software: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
  • French and/or other languages an asset.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with public and staff and to represent Trinity as a dynamic resource to the community.

Hours:
TSV opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10 to 6pm. Meetings, events and duties outside gallery hours contribute to a work week of 28 hours.

Salary:
Renewable, 10-month contract + health and dental benefits.
Trinity Square Video is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from qualified individuals who reflect Toronto's diversity. TSV thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CONTACT
Please send a cover letter and resume along with the names of three references to roy@trinitysquarevideo.com with "Hiring Committee re: Programming Director in the subject line.
Applications can also be dropped off or mailed to

Trinity Square Video - HIRING COMMITTEE
401 Richmond St. West, Suite 376
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8

DEADLINE: June 15, 2013, 5PM.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Samedi, Juin 15, 2013
Date de début: 
Jeudi, Mai 23, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À contrat
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par la poste
Par courriel

Directeur, Division des disciplines artistiques

Le Conseil des arts du Canada est l'organisme national de soutien aux arts du Canada, et attribue des subventions, des paiements et des prix à des milliers d'artistes et d'organismes artistiques partout au pays.  Le Conseil a pour mandat de favoriser l’étude et la promotion des arts, ainsi que la production d’œuvres d’art au Canada.  La Division des disciplines artistiques est responsable de la principale activité du Conseil des arts du Canada, à savoir l'attribution de subventions à des artistes et à des organismes artistiques professionnels canadiens, dans une vaste gamme de disciplines et de pratiques artistiques. C’est dans cet important contexte que le Conseil est la recherche de candidats pour le poste de directeur de la Division des disciplines artistiques. 

À titre de membre du Groupe exécutif de gestion du Conseil, le directeur de la Division des disciplines artistiques contribue à la direction générale du Conseil quant à l’élaboration et à la mise en œuvre d’une approche intégrée aux disciplines artistiques soutenues par le Conseil. Il est responsable de la planification, du développement et de la prestation de programmes efficaces relevant des disciplines de la danse, des arts médiatiques, de la musique, du théâtre, des arts visuels et des lettres et de l’édition, ainsi que des stratégies transdisciplinaires en matière d’inter-arts, de développement des publics et des marchés, les services aux arts et le Programme de droit de prêt public. Le directeur de la Division des disciplines artistiques conseille le directeur et chef de la direction du Conseil en ce qui a trait aux enjeux de toutes les disciplines artistiques. Mettant à contribution sa connaissance du secteur artistique, il contribue à la planification et à l’établissement de stratégies, d’approches et d’initiatives relatives aux programmes, ainsi que de partenariats avec une vaste gamme d’intervenants, y compris les communautés des disciplines artistiques et d’autres organismes de soutien aux arts.

En tant que candidat idéal, vous êtes titulaire d'une maîtrise (ou l’équivalent) d'une université reconnue et avez une vaste expérience dans des postes de cadre supérieur. Vous possédez une connaissance approfondie de la pratique artistique professionnelle au Canada et à l’étranger, ainsi qu’une expérience exhaustive dans au moins une discipline artistique. Le réseau de relations dont vous disposez dans le secteur artistique et la réputation de dynamisme que vous avez acquise dans l’ensemble de la communauté, alliés à vos excellentes aptitudes pour les communications, les relations interpersonnelles et la promotion du travail d’équipe, vous seront très utiles dans ce poste. Vous êtes capable de motiver différents groupes d'intervenants, en leur présentant efficacement la vision et les objectifs du Conseil, et vous faites preuve d'un niveau élevé de sensibilité aux réalités culturelles et politiques acquis au contact de diverses cultures.

Il est essentiel que le candidat soit bilingue. Ce poste est basé à Ottawa, et requiert de fréquents déplacements.

Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec Denyse Jomphe, directrice des Ressources humaines, par téléphone au 1-613-566-4414 ou au 1-800-263-5588, poste 5123, ou par courriel à denyse.jomphe@conseildesarts.ca; ou avec Eric Lathrop, Odgers Berndtson, au 613-742-3211 ou par courriel à eric.lathrop@odgersberndtson.ca.

Les candidats doivent fournir une description sommaire de leurs compétences qui répondent aux exigences de cette possibilité d’emploi d'ici le 14 juin 2013 en se référant au numéro de concours 2300 – directeur, Division des disciplines artistiques et en soumettant directement en ligne à l’adresse suivante: www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/11686.

Nous accordons une grande valeur à la diversité de l'effectif, et nous encourageons les candidats à déclarer volontairement s'ils sont membres des groupes désignés suivants : femmes, minorités visibles, Autochtones, personnes handicapées. Veuillez noter qu’afin d’alléger le texte, le genre masculin est utilisé comme générique pour désigner aussi bien les femmes que les hommes.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Juin 14, 2013
Date de début: 
Vendredi, Juin 14, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/11686

Director, Arts Disciplines Division

The Canada Council for the Arts is Canada’s national arts funding agency providing grants, payments and awards to thousands of artists and arts organizations across the country.  Its mandate is to support the study, enjoyment and production of works in the arts.  The Arts Disciplines Division is responsible for the Canada Council’s core business – the provision of grants to Canadian professional artists and arts organizations, in a wide variety of artistic disciplines and practices. It is within this important context that the organization is seeking to recruit a Director, Arts Disciplines Division.

As a member of the Council’s Executive Management Group, the Director, Arts Disciplines Division, provides corporate leadership in developing and implementing an integrated approach to the artistic disciplines supported by the Council; overseeing the planning, development and delivery of effective programming in the disciplines of Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Writing and Publishing, as well as cross-disciplinary strategies in Inter-Arts, Audience and Market Development, Arts Services Unit and the Public Lending Right Program; advising the Director & CEO of the Canada Council on all arts discipline issues; providing a discipline lens for the planning and establishment of program strategies, approaches, and initiatives, as well as partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders including discipline communities and other arts funders.

As the ideal candidate, you possess a master’s degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized university combined with extensive senior leadership experience.  Knowledge of professional arts practice in Canada and internationally and in-depth experience in at least one discipline is essential for this position. Your established network of relationships in the arts sector and dynamic reputation in the broader community will serve you well in this role, combined with excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills. You have the ability to motivate diverse groups of stakeholders by successfully delivering the vision and objectives of the Council, and a high level of cultural and political sensitivity through experience with diverse cultures.

Bilingualism in English and French is essential.This position is located in the City of Ottawa and requires frequent travel.

For more information, please contact Denyse Jomphe, Director, Human Resources at 613-566-4414 or 1-800-263-5588, extension 5123 or by   e-mail to  denyse.jomphe@canadacouncil.ca or contact Eric Lathrop, from  Odgers Berndtson  at  613 742-3211  or by email to eric.lathrop@odgersberndtson.ca.

Applicants must provide a summary description of their competency in relation with this opportunity by June 14, 2013 quoting competition number 2300 - Director, Arts Disciplines Division, and by submitting your application online. Please go to: www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/11686.

We value diversity in our workforce and encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups:  women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities..

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Juin 14, 2013
Date de début: 
Vendredi, Juin 14, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
En ligne
URL pour faire une demande en ligne: 
http://www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/11686

Directeur(trice) des communications par intérim

Poste temporaire (10 mois)
(remplacement – congé de maternité)

Description du poste
Sous l’autorité du président et chef des opérations, vous serez responsable de l’élaboration de la stratégie de communication du CEIM et de sa mise en œuvre. Entre autres, vous gérerez les ententes de partenariats et les relations avec les médias, développerez l’usage des médias sociaux, gérerez le site web, organiserez les événements spéciaux et assumerez toutes autres fonctions connexes.

Qualifications

  • Un diplôme de premier cycle universitaire dans un champs approprié.
  • Une connaissance pratique des nouveaux médias.
  • La maîtrise des logiciels usuels en communication.
  • Le dynamisme, l’esprit d’équipe et le sens de la débrouillardise.
  • Une vision créative et stratégique.
  • Une expérience de travail pertinente de 2 à 5 ans.
  • Une parfaite maîtrise du français et une excellente connaissance de l’anglais.

Durée d’emploi
Du 12 août 2013 au 13 juin 2014

Conditions de travail
Nous offrons une rémunération et des avantages sociaux compétitifs et un environnement de travail très stimulant.

Nous souscrivons au principe d’équité en matière d’emploi.

Veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae, au plus tard le 7 juin prochain, à l’attention du président et chef des opérations, référence communications, 33, rue Prince, Montréal (Québec) H3C 2M7. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées confidentiellement.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Juin 7, 2013
Date de début: 
Lundi, Août 12, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À contrat
Ville: 
Montréal
Province: 
Québec
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par la poste

Community Relations Coordinator

Community Relations Coordinator
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra & Francis Winspear Centre for Music

In this position, you support the Community Relations Department to raise public awareness of the organization’s activities in the community. You are responsible for coordinating events, preparing communication and marketing tools, coordinating media relations, keeping an archive of marketing materials and news coverage, maintaining a marketing calendar, and fulfilling community and sponsor obligations. You will act as liaison with other departments, as well as handle general project, research, and administrative duties.

Your qualifications include a post-secondary degree, with communications, public relations, and/or marketing experience, or equivalent. Excellent writing and organizational skills are essential, and proficiency in graphic design is recommended. This role involves flexible working hours and occasional presence at concerts and events. A love of music and your appreciation of the value arts and culture bring to the community as a whole are essential to success in this role.

For more details on the role, please visit www.EdmontonSymphony.com/employment.

Please submit your résumé and cover letter to Meghan Unterschultz at meghan@winspearcentre.com. Subject line: CR Coordinator. Please no phone calls.

Closing date: Friday, May 31, 2013, at 4:30 pm

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mai 31, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Edmonton
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Associate Director, Guest Services

Associate Director, Guest Services
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra & Francis Winspear Centre for Music

This position is responsible for overseeing all ticketing processes and making sure every patron and guest of the Winspear Centre has an extraordinary and personalized experience. You supervise quality assurance for all customer service systems and customer interactions, with particular focus on ticket purchase processes. You manage the Guest and Ticket Services Team and support other departments within the organization by soliciting and sharing guest feedback, tracking customer service issues, and presenting analysis reports on the effectiveness the organization’s current customer service policies and recommendations for improvements.

Your qualifications include a post-secondary degree and background in the entertainment or events industry. You understand people and are innovative and proactive in creating solutions that serve the customer’s best interests. A strong working knowledge of database software platforms is recommended, and management or supervisory experience is required. An appreciation of the value arts and culture bring to the community as a whole is necessary for success in this role.

For more details on the role, please visit www.WinspearCentre.com/employment.

Please submit your résumé and cover letter to Meghan Unterschultz at meghan@winspearcentre.com. Subject line: Associate Director, Guest Services. Please no phone calls.

Closing date: Friday, June 14, 2013, at 4:30 pm

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Juin 14, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Edmonton
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Patron Development Associate

Patron Development Associate – Edmonton Symphony Orchestra & Francis Winspear Centre for Music

Are you passionate about the arts in Edmonton, and live music in particular? Are you looking for an opportunity to grow into an arts management career? In this position, you will support the Patron Development Department of the ESO and Winspear Centre in building and nurturing enduring relationships with our supporters and our community. You are responsible for supporting patrons, subscribers and donors, including coordinating donation and tax receipt processing, patron communications, event coordination, responding to inquiries, maintaining a database of patron information and an activities calendar, as well as general project, research, and administrative support.

Some post-secondary education is required, and experience in fundraising, public relations, marketing, and/or event coordination would be an asset. A ‘people person’ energized by being at events and greeting patrons, donors, and community supporters, will excel in this role. Skill with database management or familiarity with such software is strongly recommended. You are efficient, organized, and diligent with details. A love of music and your appreciation of the value of arts and culture to the community are essential to success in this role.

For more details on the role, please visit www.EdmontonSymphony.com/employment.

Please submit your résumé and cover letter to Meghan Unterschultz at meghan@winspearcentre.com. Subject line: PD Associate. Please no phone calls.

Closing date: Friday, May 31, 2013, at 4:30 pm

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mai 31, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Edmonton
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Operations Manager

 

Music Managers Forum Canada

Job Opening for ‘Operations Manager’

Application Deadline: May 24, 2013

Start Date: June 17, 2013

Organization Description

A not-for-profit membership-based association, MMF Canada presents a series of educational, networking, and awards events in partnership with Canadian music conference and festivals year round. www.musicmanagersforum.ca

Job Description 

Music Managers Forum Canada is seeking a responsible and motivated entrepreneurial leader to leverage the organization’s success to date and spearhead its growth moving forward. Under the guidance of the Board of Directors, the Operations Manager is responsible for the overall direction and management of the MMF Canada.

The ideal candidate will be an active leader in the community with a proven record of success in fundraising, marketing, project, event and people management and financial management in a not-for-profit music organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Events: Plan and execute the Cross-Country Workshop Series in partnership with major music conferences and festivals across Canada, as well as the Annual Honour Roll Awards Reception and the Master Class Series.

• Financial Management: Develop and maintain annual and project budgets, manage organization's resources, payables and receivables within budget guidelines and perform daily bookkeeping.

• Fundraising: Research funding and sponsorship sources, write and submit grant proposals, develop sponsorship and marketing packages, administer fundraising reports and documentation, create revenue generating partnerships


• Marketing, Communications, Web, PR: Oversee Social Media Management, create and distribute newsletters, create and update website content and all other digital and print communications. Ensure consistent, strong, positive image with publicist.



• Membership: Manage membership system of over 160 music managers representing over 300 national and international acts, member communications, maintain and source out discounts for members, provide members with learning, networking and money saving opportunities.

Skills & Requirements:

• Post Secondary education in Arts Management, Business Management, or equivalent

• 2-plus years of leadership experience preferably in a NFP music organization

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills

• Demonstrated ability to maintain budgets and relationships

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by Friday May 24, 2013 by email to info@musicmanagersforum.ca. Expected start date is Monday June 17, 2013.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mai 24, 2013
Date de début: 
Lundi, Juin 17, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Camrose Performing Arts Centre Theatre Manager

The Camrose Performing Arts Centre invites applications and nominations for the position of Theatre Manager.

The Camrose Performing Arts Centre:

The Camrose Performing Arts Centre, located on the Augustana campus of the University of Alberta, is a new 38,000 sq. foot facility that is scheduled to open in the spring/summer of 2014. It is the product of a joint vision and collaborative endeavour involving the University, the City of Camrose, and Camrose County. The facility includes a main stage theatre with 550 seats on two sloped-floor levels, a stage area of 2,700 sq. feet, an orchestra pit, and a 70-foot fly tower. An additional multi-purpose space will accommodate recitals, dance classes, exhibits, receptions, etc.  The lobby will include support for visual arts exhibits in addition to amenities for patrons. The building, designed by Barr Ryder, has advanced sustainability features, including energy efficient LED lighting throughout and an advanced photovoltaic installation on all four sides of the fly tower.

The Position of Theatre Manager:

Reporting to a Board of Directors, the Theatre Manager is responsible for the overall management, operation and programming of the Performing Arts Centre. The Manager is also expected to provide leadership within the local/regional arts community and to promote, publicize, and communicate the philosophy, programs and activities of the PAC. (S)he will be charged with developing an effective economic operating model for the Centre, balanced between community-based and University arts groups, touring programs, and other community/corporate rentals and usage. The Manager is responsible for general operations; the planning and delivery of all programs; budget development, financial management and reporting; marketing and community relations; revenue generation, including rentals, fundraising and grant applications; oversight of relevant legal and safety matters; management of staff; and service as a resource and liaison to all active PAC Committees/Boards.

The City of Camrose:

Camrose, which is situated amid some of the richest farmland in Alberta’s prairies, is a vibrant city of over 17,000 people located 100 km southeast of Edmonton and 70 km from Edmonton International Airport. The City serves a surrounding area with a population over 100,000. With more than 50 not-for-profit arts and cultural groups, plus music, drama, and visual art programs sponsored by the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta, and opportunities to cooperate with the historic Bailey Theatre downtown, the Performing Arts Centre will become a hub for a thriving arts community.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience in the arts and theatre management with an emphasis on theatre management skills and experiences and technical background in performance staging. In addition, the following competencies/qualifications are required:

·         Bachelor Degree in Arts, Business, Recreation or other related field OR progressively diverse and proven arts administration experience;

·         Ability to listen effectively with community arts groups and organizations;

·         Excellent skills in: verbal and written communication; grant and report writing; fundraising; meeting facilitation; committee and community liaison;

·         Proficiency in computer use and sector-related software and programs;

·         Knowledge of, and commitment to formal OH&S/safety training, First Aid/AED, WHMIS and general knowledge of safe workplace practices;

·         Five to seven years progressive experience in arts marketing, programming and theatre management including production management, touring productions, venue reconfiguration, technical production, and revenue maximization;

·         Proven experience working with a Board of Directors and volunteer groups;

·         Experience in setting up “performing arts presenter series” with a proven record of success.

The Theatre Manager represents the Performing Arts Centre to the public, the media and the performing arts industry at large through leadership and participation in community activities. (S)he must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal and university officials, the media, artists, board members, artist managers, other arts groups, sponsors, local schools, volunteers, and patrons. 

Other Information and Application Process:

Salary commensurate with experience; benefits package included. Interested candidates are invited to submit, preferably via pdf attachments to an e-mail, a letter of interest, résumé, and list of three references.  The review of applications will begin June 1, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

All materials should be sent to:

Mary-Anne Falk, Executive Assistant to the Dean

University of Alberta, Augustana Campus

mfalk1@ualberta.ca

780-679-1130

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Samedi, Juin 1, 2013
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Camrose
Province: 
Alberta
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

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