Arts and Culture Coordinator - FT Temp

Town of Canmore•Canmore, AB

1d•CA$38 - CA$43•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator oversees arts and cultural programming including the Three Sisters Gallery, public and community art projects. Arts and Culture programming is culturally and artistically diverse and will involve Indigenous peoples as collaborators, presenters, educators and participants. The Coordinator oversees the ongoing maintenance and support of the public art inventory and program and provides program support to the Arts and Events team.

Requirements

University degree or College diploma in Fine Arts or Arts Administration
Completion of practice based training program in the field of arts, culture or events administration or management
Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License - required
3-6 years of related work experience
Volunteer management knowledge and skills
Administrative systems planning and implementation
Knowledge of computer systems. Microsoft Office 2010; Adobe Creative Suite; basic web design; Mail Chimp; and Survey Monkey.
Strong artistic background
Event and risk management experience
Ability to multi-task and work with distractions
Knowledge of external arts and cultural activities, initiatives, and resources in the Bow Valley
Self-motivated and independent
Strong organizational skills
Good time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and work under time pressure
Experience in marketing and communications

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and maximize community participation in identified community arts events and programs
Oversee the Three Sisters Gallery including curation; artist selection including writing RFQ/RFPs and coordinating selection panel; preparing of artist contracts; installation; dismantling; and, handling of artwork
Lead Arts and Culture programming logistics, promotion, venue coordination, on-site details, budgeting, contracting and reporting
Develop strategies for building partnerships that support the objectives of Arts and Events
Set up and dismantle infrastructure for events and activities as required
Emcee community events and functions
Identify and seek external funding and in kind contributions for arts and culture events and programs submit evaluation reports for relevant grants and funders
Prepare event debrief reports and complete appropriate wrap up of files/documents including program evaluation and benchmarking of industry standards
Liaise with Town departments, public utilities, consultants and contractors as required to produce quality programs, projects and events
Ensure professional delivery of service
Ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times
Embrace the Town of Canmore Core Values and use them as a guide for conduct and decision making.