Arts Events Officer

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College seeks an Arts Events Officer to coordinate and support all arts-related events within its Performing Arts and Creative Writing departments. This role involves exceptional client service and event planning, requiring a strong background in arts management and relevant experience. The position offers a collaborative environment with benefits, working towards creating engaging arts experiences for diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of the local arts environment.
• Demonstrated skills in marketing, communication, and event planning.
• Background in programming and planning concerts and events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide support for arts events and activities.
• Deliver client-centered service to stakeholders.
• Engage in marketing and promotion of events.

Skills

Marketing and Communication

Social Media Proficiency

Event Planning

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Two-year post-secondary diploma or Associate of Arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

$55,148 to $61,824 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement

The Opportunity

Under general direction of and in consultation with the Director, Performing and Fine Arts, you excel at coordinating and providing support for all arts events and related activities in the Performing Arts and Creative Writing departments, and the Amelia Douglas Gallery. You play a key role coordinating Arts events at Douglas College include theatrical performances, concerts, recitals and gallery exhibitions. You also provide exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• The successful completion of a two-year post-secondary diploma or Associate of Arts degree, with an emphasis in arts management or a performing arts / creative field and two years’ work experience in a directly related position. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Good working knowledge of the local arts environment and demonstrated interest in the performing and creative arts;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in marketing and communication, preferably in an arts-based context;
• Demonstrated skills and experience with social media platforms. Related experience in content planning, creation, and scheduling an asset;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, and familiar with Adobe Creative Suite and/or multimedia creation and editing tools. Experience working within brand standards is an asset;
• Desktop layout and design experience; demonstrated proficiency with design software (such as InDesign, Photoshop or similar). Knowledge of website design and maintenance; knowledge of computer applications, including basic office software (Excel, Word, Outlook). Video editing experience is an asset;
• Excellent communication skills including a good working knowledge of the English language (written and verbal). Proficient copy writing, editing, and proof-reading skills;
• A background in programming and planning concerts and events including writing, editing, and proof-reading related copy. Experience with preparing artist calls and service contracts is an asset;

This temporary full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting July 28 2025. Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work will be required. The position is located at the New Westminster campus. Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. A modified schedule may be considered,.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02546SA

Position Title

Position Title Arts Events Officer

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 07/28/2025

End Date

End Date 07/01/2026

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/30/2025

Close Date

Close Date 07/07/2025

Open Until Filled No

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Qualified internal applicants must apply by July 7, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
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  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
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• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
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  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College?Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...", and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status...".
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not an employee
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
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  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

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• * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement