Program Manager, Leighton Artist Studios

Alliance for Arts and Culture; Outside Beach; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager for their Leighton Artist Studios. This role involves managing a portfolio of projects that support independent artist residencies, ensuring high-quality program delivery while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong arts background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of creative environments. With a commitment to fostering artistic excellence, this position offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute to transformative learning experiences in a stunning mountain setting. If you are passionate about the arts and ready to make an impact, this could be your next career move.

Benefits

Transitional staff housing options

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Health care spending account

Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts

Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management in a creative environment.
• Strong arts background and proven analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, scope, scheduling, and quality control of arts programming.
• Align programs with the organization's values and strategic objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Arts Background

Education

University degree in an arts discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced Excel

Job description

Open until a suitable candidate is found

Organization Description:

Founded in 1933, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is a learning organization built upon an extraordinary legacy of excellence in artistic and creative development. What started as a single course in drama has grown to become the global organization leading in arts, culture, and creativity across dozens of disciplines. From our home in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

Banff Centre is in search of a Program Manager who will be responsible for the project management of an assigned portfolio of projects primarily related to Leighton Artist Studios program delivery. The Leighton Artist Studios portfolio encompasses independent residencies for artists working on self-directed research-creation projects. A critical success metric is translating the vision of the director into an achievable, executable program within the constraints of Banff Centre’s facilities, physical location, and staff resources.

The program manager in this area should have a knowledge of the artistic disciplines as well as an understanding of the operational time and resources required to execute each program. This position will be charged with the project management, implementation, and quality control of assigned programs and events in alignment with a strong project management approach that supports the delivery of high-quality programs.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, Leighton Studios and Program Partnerships, below are some key responsibilities:

1. Accountable for documenting the project plan, scope of the program, scheduling, project deliverables, resourcing, quality control and implementation of arts programming at Banff Centre as assigned, based on program and scheduling priorities determined between Arts, Leadership, Operations, Development, Finance and Program Administration.
2. Manage the day-to-day project management for the assigned programs, aligning the programs and associated events with Banff Centre’s values and strategic objectives, ensuring that all programs are built and delivered in line with Banff Centre’s design signature-transformative learning experiences for every participant.
3. Develop processes for regularly communicating and reporting on program milestones, key deliverables, updates, and risk mitigation in consultation with the Director, and determine to whom information should flow and when.
4. Align resource requests, planning, and allocation for programs within approved plans and budgets as well as within established deadlines and in consultation with delivery areas.
5. This position must understand and respect the planning and operating needs of facilities, site-specific locations, production and coordination needs, and hospitality standing.
6. Coordinate and/or participate in a regular process of program and events planning review and evaluation that ensures the highest ethical standards in project implementation activities and make appropriate recommendations as appropriate.

Qualifications:

- University degree in an arts discipline, or related area of study, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in project management preferably in a creative environment
- Strong arts background
- Proven analytical and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products with advanced Excel skills
- Solid understanding of program and events, marketing, promotion and production
- Applies good management principles in an artistic environment
- Has an ability to formulate long and short-range goals, while anticipating and responding to flexible program needs
- Is an Ambassador for Banff Centre
- Production and or post-secondary institution experience is an asset, as is literacy across a broad range of arts disciplines.

Special Requirements:

Due to the nature of the job, this position requires the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends.

Employment Terms and Benefits:

- In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, fulltime position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
- The salary range for this position is between $67,367 – $100,039, based on experience.
- The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan.

Benefits of working at Banff Centre:

• Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
• Professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health care spending account
• Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
• Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

How to Apply:

To apply, please visit this link.
We are accepting applications for the Program Manager, Leighton Artist Studios position until a suitable candidate is found.
Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Organization: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is found