City of New Westminster
Deadline:
March 5, 2014
Job description:
Anvil Centre, the showpiece civic facility located in the heart of the downtown New Westminster, is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2014. Anvil Centre encompasses 84,000-square feet of interior space and includes: conference and meeting facilities, banquet/events spaces, a flexible 350-seat non-proscenium theatre, multi-purpose rooms and multi-purpose art studios, a new media art gallery, a gift shop, Museum and Archives, Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Tourism New Westminster’s visitor information, restaurant and retail space. Details and links on this exciting project can be found atwww.anvilcentre.ca
The City is seeking a dynamic individual to assume to role of Arts Programmer. The incumbent will support the planning, development, scheduling, coordination and implementation of Arts programs in the Anvil studio spaces and community venues in the City.
Based in the Anvil Centre, the Arts Programmer works within a community engagement framework to facilitate or develop arts programs, initiatives, workshops and events with arts organizations, not-for-profits, businesses and artists on behalf of the City of New Westminster. The work involves supervising program staff and volunteers; establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of internal and external contacts; promoting and publicizing interest and participation in program activities; and assisting in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduation from a community college in a specialized discipline relevant to the arts, plus sound related arts programming experience including supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer may be considered.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of programming in arts community spaces and in the community.
- Ability plan, develop, schedule, promote, coordinate, implement and evaluate arts programs.
- Ability to present ideas and viewpoints effectively both orally and in writing.
- Sound knowledge of non-formal teaching methods and group leadership techniques.
- Ability to assist in hiring and orientating subordinate staff, to plan, assign, supervise, check and evaluate the work of same, and to recruit and train volunteers.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of external and internal contacts and to promote public interest and participation in programs.
- Ability to prepare and monitor program budgets.
- Ability to collaborate with other staff members in planning, organizing and coordinating community wide events and programs.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence related to the work.
- Ability to work non-standard hours as operationally required.
- Ability to pass and maintain a criminal and police record search.
- Valid BC Class 5 Drivers’ License and use of personal vehicle.
Apply by sending your resume quoting competition #14-22, by March 5, 2014 to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, Fax: (604)527-4619 or e-mail to hr@newwestcity.ca.
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week
Salary: $49,673 - $58,458 annually
