Application Deadline: August 1, 2014
Start Date: August 18, 2014
Hours: Full-time
Position:
Reporting to and working closely with the program and outreach manager and the CEO of the Canadian Art Foundation, the program coordinator will be involved in the development and implementation of public programs for Canadian Art Foundation audiences. Existing programs include the International Speaker Series; Gallery Hops in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal; the Reel Artists Film Festival; and School Hop.
Responsibilities include:
- Working collaboratively with the program and outreach manager in the development and delivery of the foundation’s public programs
- Developing new program initiatives in keeping with the foundation’s mission and strategic objectives
- Coordinating the administrative work associated with public programs, including fee payments, communication, contracts and budget reporting
- Researching and developing programming for the Reel Artists Film Festival, and managing its logistics, budgets, partnerships and project timelines
- Managing the facilitation of the School Hop program, and liaising with school boards, teachers, students, artists and galleries
Qualifications:
- University graduate in an arts-related field, with related experience as public programmer
- Knowledge of local, national and international visual art and film communities
- Ability to build on relationships and the foundation’s existing networks to further develop partnerships locally and nationally
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work independently and also collaboratively
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Budget management
How to apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resumé and the names and phone numbers of 3 references attached as a PDF by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2014, BY EMAIL ONLY.
Email application information to info@canadianart.ca.
*Please write “Program Coordinator (1 Year Maternity-Leave Contract)” in the subject line.*
Please note in your cover letter where you saw this job posting.
We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries, please. All applications are considered confidential.
The Canadian Art Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional info:
This one-year maternity-leave contract will be from the end of August 2014 to July 2015.
Interviews will take place August 7, 8 and 11, if required.
