AOE Arts Council (AOE) is a dynamic not-for-profit organization that works with the community to develop partnerships, audiences, information, and visibility for the arts. It supports Ottawa artists and arts organizations through programs, resources and services. The Arts Council is offering an internship opportunity in Project Management with support from the Young Canada Works Internship Program. The intern will assist the Arts Council’s with the coordination of two new projects that are initiatives from the organization’s 2015 Strategic Planning Framework and assist with several ongoing programs that serve the needs of the membership and arts community in Ottawa.
The two new projects are:
1.Website Development: conduct a best practices, needs assessment, content mapping and source/write new content, assist with the implementation of website development process and liaise with suppliers.
2. Canada 150 Project for 2017: propose the project framework, timeline, budget and financing and identify community partnerships and desired outcomes.
Qualifications:
- University or college diploma preferably in the areas of arts administration or communications
- Communication skills in both official languages (oral and written)
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
- Ability to work in Adobe CS6 will be considered an asset
- Capable of working independently and resourceful, a solution provider
- Strong people skills and the ability to adapt and work with others
- Basic experience with event management and web communications and social media 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 – see website for more details)
Location: Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa (Orléans)
Period: August 17 to December 4, 2015
Salary: 30 hours per week at $15.50/hr
Closing date: July 14, 2015 by 5 p.m.
To apply please send your resume and covering letter by e-mail to info@artsoe.ca; by fax to (613) 580-2768; or by mail to: AOE Arts Council 245 Centrum Blvd., Suite 260, Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 Attention: Executive Director
