Program Coordinator, Music
Job Information
Place des Arts seeks a resourceful and self-directed person to oversee and coordinate music programming, who works best in a collaborative team environment. This is a part-time position (30 hours per week)
The music program coordinator is a self-motivated person who, in consultation with the teaching faculty and staff, is required to plan, develop, implement, monitor, administer, and evaluate arts programming in music for all ages and skill levels. The program coordinator performs other related administrative ad hoc duties while serving as a liaison between staff, faculty, and program participants.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the program coordinator possesses excellent people skills and a genuine desire to provide quality customer service in a non-profit environment. This is a part-time, 30 hour per week position with a flexible work schedule. Must be available for occasional evening and weekend shifts.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Recruit new faculty and liaise with faculty regarding program development and delivery, course descriptions, class scheduling, supplies and room set-ups. Specific areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
a. ongoing music lessons and sessional music classes;
b. workshops;
c. master classes;
d. student concerts;
e. home learners program (organize classes in a variety of disciplines);
f. scholarship/bursary awards program;
g. multi-disciplinary art camps
2. Prepare and monitor program budgets;
3. Evaluate and prepare reports for each area of program responsibility;
4. Evaluate program status prior to the start of programs, liaise with teachers, students and other staff to inform of changes;
5. Identify volunteer opportunities with the Volunteer and Resource Development Coordinator;
Support Communications Coordinator with program promotion and website maintenance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Post-secondary education in music, or equivalent training and experience;
- Experience with the delivery of music education;
- Experience in programming for arts or recreation organization;
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines;
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Requirements
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Strong leadership and organizational skills;
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships;
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
Assets
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications;
- Knowledge of Adobe Design Software;
- Knowledge of CLASS recreation software;
- Experience and/or training in the non-profit sector;
Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and references by Friday, Nov 5, 2010 to 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 1G2 or by email to opportunities@placedesarts.ca, attention Joan Roberts, Executive Director.
Place des Arts would like to thank all prospective applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Place des Arts is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
