Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager Community Arts and Theatre and the Arts Program Coordinator, the Cultural Programs Leader-Attendant will participate in the planning and development of arts-based programs and workshops, special events and support the delivery of such programs, which include registered courses, school programs, workshops, special events and community rentals. Core responsibilities include planning, administering, monitoring and marketing arts programs and events; coordination of room set up/take down; supervision of community events and rentals; exhibition preparation and installation; course registration oversight and customer service; specialized art materials inventory management; gallery monitoring and building supervision.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:
• Diploma program in a related field plus some related experience in arts and cultural program development, planning and delivery, or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Experience working in a programming or event delivery capacity in a community centre or an arts or cultural centre;
• Experience with marketing, communications; proficiency with social media platforms;
• Strong writing skills;
• Experience with exhibition installation, art handling;
• Sound experience in building supervision and securing and maintaining a modern public facility (opening and closing duties, light cleaning);
• Broad understanding of artistic media and materials;
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer service and creative problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to be an effective team player;
• Ability to proactively make decisions, plan, coordinate and prioritize with minimal supervision;
• Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor in personal presentation and conduct;
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a satisfactory police information check;
• Preference may be given to those with experience with program registration software.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter in one document at www.newwestcity.ca/employment by September 22, 2023.

Required languages: English

Education level: Diploma program in a related field plus some related experience in arts and cultural program development, planning and delivery, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Required skills: As in description

Closest intersection: 6th Street and Royal Avenue