Arts Program Officer
Toronto, ON, Canada
Job Description
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Job ID: 36218
Division & Section: Economic Development & Culture, EDC Arts & Culture Services
Work Location: The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: $30.96 - $33.94
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 31-Mar-2023 to 18-Apr-2023
Responsible for a variety of duties related to the delivery of community arts programs, exhibits and events at Arts Services Galleries and Facilities in the Assembly Hall.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements and evaluates gallery programs, exhibits and special events.
- Coordinates theatre and gallery operations, including theatre equipment and art installations, books clients and handles exhibit contracts.
- Leads programs for education and community groups.
- Provides customer service, technical theatre information and assistance to clients, arts organizations, artists, educators and the general public.
- Conducts special research projects, as required, related to arts programs, grants and corporate sponsorships.
- Assists with the development and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
- Conducts group and individual tours.
- In conjunction with the Senior Arts Consultant and Community Cultural Coordinator, develops outreach initiatives and community partnerships.
- Organizes focus groups, consultation sessions, workshops, seminars, etc. for community arts leaders, professionals and volunteers.
- Designs promotional material for both print and electronic distribution.
- Co-ordinates and prepares content for public information releases and assists with promotional strategies related to arts and cultural activities.
- Creates and maintains social media promotions and website information.
- Develops and maintains statistical reports, contact lists and other records.
- Operates computers utilizing and manipulating a variety of software packages, including Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud, Microsoft Office and CLASS Facilities Booking, Program Registration and Program Maintenance.
- Collects, deposits and reconciles payments for gallery and other rental bookings in accordance with the Division\'s financial procedures. Prepares petty cash deposits and summaries.
- Trains part-time staff, interns and placement students.
- Assists with training, supervising and evaluation of volunteers related to program and special event needs.
- Participates, as required, in day-to-day operational activities of Arts Services initiatives including participation in security for programs at the Assembly Hall.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
- Post-secondary education, degree, diploma or certificate in a related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education in arts administration, performing or visual arts or community arts engagement.
- Considerable administrative and practical experience in a theatre and art gallery in a community facility setting.
- Considerable experience with technical requirements in theatre operations, including audio, lighting and staging.
- Considerable experience handling and mounting visual artwork.
- Considerable experience utilizing Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe programs (Photoshop, Creative Suite).
You must also have:
- Strong organizational skills, and ability to multitask with a minimum of direction.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at all organizations levels and with diverse cultural groups, volunteers, artists and the public.
- Strong customer service, public relations and conflict management skills
- Ability to develop and sustain partnerships and to lead project teams, internal and external.
- Ability to manage and coordinate volunteers.
- Ability to perform physical tasks related to theatre and gallery operations, including moderate load carrying (equipment and supplies), and assisting patrons during a fire alarm (descending stairs).
- Must possess or be willing to obtain Valid First Aid certification.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain Smart Serve certification and familiarity with the Municipal Alcohol Policy.
- Ability to regularly work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
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City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City\'s Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
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Job IdJD2146686
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationToronto, ON, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned