Job (St. Albert): Cultural Programming Manager

Theatre Alberta; St. Albert; Sur place; CAD 99 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

The City of St. Albert is seeking a Cultural Programming Manager to lead visual arts, public art, and performing arts programming, plus volunteer coordination for the International Children’s Festival.

You will guide community partners, help shape cultural strategy, and oversee special events and celebrations. As a member of the Cultural Services Management team, you’ll manage programming staff, develop budgets, and respond to requests from Council and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in arts administration, business administration or related field.
• Progressively responsible experience across arts and cultural management including staff and volunteer management, program and organizational development, project management and event planning.
• Experience in cultural planning and development will be an asset.
• Municipal environment experience is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop visual arts, public art and performing arts programming and manage volunteer coordination for major events.
• Provide liaison and guidance to community cultural groups and partner with stakeholders to meet community needs.
• Contribute to agenda reports, departmental budgets, and regular information requests from Council and management.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Leadership

Grant and report writing

Strategic planning

Community development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Event planning

Cultural programming

Communication skills

Formation

Degree in Arts Administration / Business Administration

Diploma in Arts Administration with 10 years experience

Description du poste

Job (St. Albert): Cultural Programming Manager

OPPORTUNITY
The Cultural Services Department is currently recruiting for a Cultural Programming Manager. The City has a well-established cultural department focused on nurturing and developing the arts and cultural sector through direct delivery of programs and services, partnerships and collaborations throughout the community. We are looking for an individual with strong leadership experience and background in cultural planning and programming to join our team.

Serving as part of the Cultural Services Management team and reporting to the Cultural Services Director, the Cultural Programming Manager is responsible for the management and development of visual arts, public art, performing arts and performance programming as well as volunteer management for the International Children’s Festival. The manager is responsible to liaise with community cultural groups to provide guidance and support, and also help guide our own cultural programming, including special events, initiatives and cultural celebrations to ensure we are meeting the current and future needs of the community.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Visual Arts programming and exhibitions in the public realm, including public art;
• Long term performing arts development plans;
• Maintaining local, regional & national connections in the cultural industry;
• Strategic planning, community development programming, financial management;
• Organizational and community development, including not for profit governance;
• Developing connections to francophone, indigenous and other ethno-cultural communities;
• Staff supervision and development including coaching and mentorship experience;
• Grant and report writing, and analytics.

As part of the Cultural Services management team the manager will assist in the development of agenda reports, departmental budgets, monthly and quarterly reports as well as responding to information requests generated by Council, Senior Management and the public. They will also provide leadership for the programming team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a related field such as Arts Administration, Business Administration, Recreation, and 7 years experience. Or, a diploma in a related field combined with 10 years experience.
• The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible experience across a breadth of areas in the area of arts and cultural management including staff and volunteer management, program and organizational development, project management and event planning.
• Experience in cultural planning and development.
• Previous experience in a municipal environment is an asset.
• An experienced leader who appreciates and is passionate for arts and culture; and can motivate and inspire others.
• Membership in Arts/Culture related organizations is beneficial.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent staff supervision and leadership skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to form collaborative relationships.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Political sensitivity, conflict resolution abilities, and negotiation skills.

HOURS OF WORK

Compressed work schedule of 72 hours bi-weekly (Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 with a regular day off every two weeks). There will be the occasional requirement for extra and evening hours, which could include attendance at meetings and events.

COMPENSATION

$98,876 – $120,298 per annum. In addition, the City of St. Albert offers a comprehensive benefit package.

The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory police information check.

CLOSING DATE
September 6, 2018

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.