Program Officer - Deaf & Disability Arts

Ontario Arts Council•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$78,190 - CA$118,439•Onsite

About The Position

The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is seeking an accomplished mid to senior level arts professional with extensive work experience within the Deaf and / or disability arts communities to apply their arts administration skills and broad arts discipline knowledge towards the development, oversight and administration of a variety of granting programs and services across OAC disciplines and funds, some of which are focused on Deaf and / or disability arts. Your leadership skills, combined with an innovative and thoughtful approach to supporting an inclusive and accessible arts ecosystem, allow you to be a critical link between artists, organizations and the OAC.

Requirements

A post-secondary education in the arts or an equivalent combination of professional experience and education related to the responsibilities is required
A minimum of 5 years’ mid-to-senior level arts leadership experience in arts and culture management
Direct experience working in support of Deaf artists and artists with disabilities
Demonstrated knowledge of the history, current status, trends and key issues in Deaf and disability arts
Knowledge and experience working with AODA standards and accessibility best practices
Practical financial knowledge and direct experience managing project and organization operating budgets
Experience and knowledge in grant writing and public funding systems
Successful experience in program delivery or project management, with supervision of project plans and the workflow of staff
Experience facilitating group decision making processes
Experience managing stakeholder relationships
Experience providing leadership in the implementation of arts and access development strategies, programs and initiatives
Known to work collaboratively with and in support of individuals and groups with diverse identities, lived experiences, and perspectives
Excellent interpersonal, teambuilding, and consultative skills
Sound judgement, initiative and flexibility
Excellent and effective written communication and presentation skills in English; with proficiency in French and American Sign Language as assets
Solid organizational and administrative practices with problem solving and multi-tasking abilities
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite, and familiarity with grants management software solutions an asset
Willingness and ability to occasionally work overtime and travel within Ontario

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in French and American Sign Language

Responsibilities

Provide input into strategies, policies, programs and services that address the opportunities and challenges facing Deaf artists and artists with disabilities
Responsible for providing granting support, applicant feedback and consultation; communicate program goals, priorities, principles and strategies; provide information and advice on programs and the application process
Manage, develop and provide administrative oversight of the assigned granting programs, including input on program eligibility criteria and priorities
Guide the granting process: includes reviewing applications, selecting assessors, facilitating assessment meetings, making presentations and drafting grant recommendations and reports, and communicating results
Analyze, manage and administer program budgets and program workflow
Supervise and support associated staff, ensuring program administration is timely and accurate
Handle, in conjunction with the manager, any issues and concerns
Develop and maintain relationships with arts communities, organizations, funders and partners
Engage in consultation around the assigned grant programs and services to determine continued relevance to identified needs
Conduct outreach and development for the arts communities represented by the assigned granting programs
Provide support to various programs when fellow Program Officers require assistance due to absences, work on special projects, and high-volume periods
Work occasional overtime, attend events on evenings and weekends and travel to different regions in Ontario to meet with artists and arts organizations to build awareness of OAC programs, and provide hands-on training on the granting process