Job Posting

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Arts Management, Fine Arts, Theatre Arts, Social Sciences or related field with 3 years experience in the development and delivery of programming in a performance venue such as a theatre or arts  management setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership and team building skills are essential with the ability to work in a flexible team environment with ever changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with the public, outside organizations and internal clients and partners.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships and be a creative problem solver.
• Analytical and organizational skills are essential.
• Proficiency in computer software applications preferred.
• Flexible work hours and shift work may be required, including evening and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Manager, Performing Arts, is responsible for Community Development through the Performing Arts and the development and execution of the Meadowvale Theatre’s Programming vision.

• Ensures Community Development by liaising with local artists, aspiring and professional; focused  communities such as youth and seniors; City venues and Cultural sites; local Businesses and BIA’s; and various internal / external partners and stakeholders
• Guided by the Strategic Plan, ensures the creative vision and implementation of theatre program development plans that address the cultural, educational and collaborative needs of the local community,  internal and external partners.
• Develops and implements Summer and Citywide Performing Arts Programming in Parks and other Cultural venues
• Oversees all aspects of theatre Marketing and Promotional activites
• Develops and monitors program budgets, offsetting expenditures with revenue generation, sponsorships and applications for appropriate external funding support
• Recruits, trains and supervises full-time and part time staff and volunteers in the execution of Performing Arts initiatives, Theatre programming events and Marketing and promotional activities
• Reviews and evaluates all programmes, collaborations, and marketing initiatives
• Conducts research prepares statistical reports and analysis; maintains appropriate administrative records
• Develops relationships with industry professionals to facilitate programming opportunities; economies of scale and professional development
• Works closely with and is part of the larger Culture Division programming team cultivating creative synergies and opportunities to best support our citizens in their cultural pursuits
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants must submit their application on-line at www.mycitycareer.ca on or before April 1, 2014. All applicants will be required to complete an online questionnaire as part of the process. Only those applications submitted online at www.mycitycareer.ca will be considered for review.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.