Arts Programmes, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Job Information
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking an energetic and passionate individual to deliver arts programmes and events at a grass-roots community level by initiating, coordinating and growing established and new arts programmes for the community we serve on the North Shore. This position is also responsible for the marketing and communication of programmes and events to various audiences and to promote the Arts Council as a dynamic agency using traditional and. social media. This is a FTE position with the hours of Monday to Friday, 9 – 5 with a requirement for some evenings and weekends.
- Fully coordinate, facilitate and market a number of community arts related events
- Coordinate and market an annual three season film series
- Solicit, interview and contract artists to instruct art courses, camps and workshops in a variety of disciplines for a variety of age groups
- Develop, coordinate and market multi disciplined art programmes at two facilities
- Develop, coordinate and market after school art programmes at local elementary schools
- Utilize excellent design skills to create marketing materials in-house
- Coordinate & facilitate marketing campaigns for programmes & events (including marketing material distribution planning)
- Manage the administration requirements for all programmes including registrations, inventory, payables and receivables
- Assist other team members with the delivery of other Arts Council projects & events where required
- At least 2 years experience in programme coordination and promotions
- A high level of creativity in marketing and communications within a limited budget
- In depth experience and knowledge working with traditional and social media
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships by exercising tact and diplomacy while maintaining the highest level of customer service
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license and full access to a reliable vehicle
- Very personable with a healthy sense of humour and a conscientious work ethic
- A degree or diploma from a college/university/technology institution
Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; in person, phone, online and written communications
- Skilled in utilizing MS Office and Adobe Design applications for administration and graphic design
- Skilled in utilizing web-based and social media for organizational communication and promotion
- A strong ability to multi-task, evaluate and manage priorities
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2011
Expected start date is July 18, 2011. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Linda Feil, Executive Director, North Vancouver Community Arts Council, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3 or executive.director@nvartscouncil.ca.
Thank you for your interest -only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be available for an interview in person.
Salary subject to experience ($17 - $19 per hour) plus benefit package.
