This is a termed position to start June 10, 2013 and end October 31, 2013.
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced administrative professional with a background and interest in Indigenous culture and art? The Indigenous Arts department at The Banff Centre is looking for a Program Coordinator to provide the logistical, administrative, and operational support required for the delivery of Indigenous Arts programming and special events.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the Program Manager, Indigenous Arts to develop, coordinate, implement, administer, and evaluate Indigenous Arts programs and public events, ensuring the needs of participants, faculty, and performers are fully supported
- Work with various other Banff Centre departments to arrange all program logistics and to promote Indigenous Arts programs and events
- Act as primary liaison between program faculty and participants and between Banff Centre departments
- Work with the Director, Indigenous Arts and the Program Manager in planning and implementing community and/or audience outreach initiatives
- Undertake research projects including new funding opportunities, artist research, new partnership opportunities, building and updating the contact database, etc.
- Provide administrative support for the Indigenous Arts department including processing incoming and outgoing correspondence (mail, telephone, email, print); serving as primary support personnel to the Director; maintaining accurate filing/records management systems of Indigenous Arts programs; overseeing the inventory and purchase of office supplies
- Work with Marketing & Communications and Indigenous Arts in planning and creating promotion materials and strategies, including writing text for brochures, posters, web site pages, social media forums, etc.
- Reconcile participant and faculty accounts; submit bills for payment; issue and track purchase requests, petty cash transactions, expense claims, travel bookings, and client accounts
- Prepare claims and financial reports required by grants organizations and contribution agreements by deadline and in compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.
- Associated duties as required
The Ideal Candidate
- Brings a minimum of four years' work or related experience in Indigenous arts, theatre arts, and/or the performing arts fields
- Possesses a university degree in arts administration or fine arts
- Has a deep understanding of and a commitment to an Indigenous/Aboriginal world view, tradition, and community art issues
- Has excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills and is able to apply good management principles within an artistic environment where flexible solutions are required.
- Is proficient with Microsoft Office suite and familiar with database management
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritize, strategize, exercise sound judgment, and function within tight deadlines
- Is self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and a superior attention to detail
- Can communicate in a confident, friendly, and professional manner with all artists, faculty, stakeholders, community members, and colleagues
Special Requirements
- Candidates offered a position with the Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check through the local R.C.M.P. detachment, verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be made.
- From time-to-time a flexible schedule will be necessary in order to meet program and public event needs. During peak programming times, working during evenings and weekends is required.
Employment Terms & Benefits
In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, five-month termed, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
This position pays $18.00 per hour and increases to $20.00 per hour after probation, working up to 37.5 hours per week.
Application Process
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please submit your application online via The Banff Centre careers website at www.banffcentre.ca/careers/. Click on the Program Coordinator, Indigenous Arts job title and create a candidate profile for yourself.
We are accepting applications for this position from May 1 to May 15, 2013.
