Summer Programs and Events Assistant

Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual for a summer programming position. This role involves planning and facilitating various cultural programs and initiatives, supporting events that reflect the Centre’s vision, and engaging with the community. The successful candidate will have opportunities to develop key skills such as communication, collaboration, and creativity, while working in a vibrant cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with various stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate cultural awareness programs and events.
• Support summer camp and outreach initiatives.
• Provide tours and engage with visitors.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Creativity

Digital skills

Problem solving

Education

Post-Secondary

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The successful candidate selected for this position will help plan, prepare, and facilitate
summer programming, events, and initiatives that reflect the Tett Centre’s Vision, Mission, and Mandate, including:

• Cultural awareness programs such as Culture Creativity Series, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities, Culture Days programming
• Initiatives related to the Tett Centre’s 10th anniversary event
• Tett Summer Pop Up event
• Support for drop-in and registered programming for families and tourists

Other responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with our resident artists and arts organizations
• Organizing and executing the filming and digital sharing of programming and events for the community
• Summer camp support (partnership with Queen'sU)
• Tours for visitors
• Outreach to new audiences

The successful candidate for this position will represent the Tett Centre for welcoming
tourists to our heritage building and will be expected to learn the history of the building
in order to share with visitors.

Skills that the successful candidate will develop during this placement:

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Creativity and innovation
• Digital and technical skills
• Problem solving

Job Requirements

EDUCATION LEVEL

• Post-Secondary (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to work independently and as an effective team member in a cooperative manner with all members of staff, resident organization members, resident artists, and volunteers
• Exceptional proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English, along with outstanding interpersonal abilities; an additional language is considered an asset
• Excellent organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite desktop applications with high attention to detail
• An artistic and/or creative flair, and interest in arts program creation
• Knowledge, interest, and/or experience in supporting and facilitating IIDEA best-practices in the Arts and Culture Sector regarding programs and events
• Capacity to adapt and thrive in a dynamic and flexible environment
• Exceptional proficiency in customer service and interacting with the public

How to apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit an electronic cover letter and CV/resume to Brianne Franklin, Director of Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning at: [e-mail] with the subject line ‘Tett Summer Position’. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Tett values diverse perspectives and is committed to providing appropriate accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with Ontario's Human Rights Code. The Tett uses the AODA as a guide and strives to go beyond this in our accessibility practices.

If you require this job posting in an alternative format or need accommodations during any step of the process, please contact Brianne Franklin directly via email [e-mail] or by phone [phone] extension 3090.

All information collected will be managed in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

For more information about Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning, visit www.tettcentre.org.

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