Specialist, Arts (Part-time)

CityofOttawa • Ottawa, ON

2d • CA$22 - CA$26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

You are responsible for assisting with the administration, scheduling, development, marketing, and/or promotion and advertising and implementation of arts classes, programs, exhibits, performances and events in the areas of theatre, dance, music, visual, literary, and/or media arts.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a college or university arts-related studies program and/or practicing in a one of the following disciplines: music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literary arts, media arts, or arts education.
• Minimum of 2 years of practicing and/or teaching experience in related discipline, and have the technical skills and training required to safely use specialized equipment, i.e. pottery kilns, wheels, lighting, sets
• Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the Corporation of the City of Ottawa
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
• AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
• Excellent knowledge of the local arts community an asset
• Knowledge of Word Excel, MS Access, and MS Outlook at an advanced level
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all City of Ottawa corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
• Good oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi task and meet deadlines
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Ability to handle public inquires and artists requests

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the administration, scheduling, development, marketing, and/or promotion and advertising and implementation of arts classes, programs, exhibits, performances and events in the areas of theatre, dance, music, visual, literary, and/or media arts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree