Discovery Coordinator - Culture Services Department of City of Markham

Post Date: 
January 26, 2015
Closing date: 
February 8, 2015
Position: 
Discovery Coordinator
Company/Organization: 
Culture Services Department of City of Markham
Location: 
Markham, ON
Canada
Job Description: 

The Flato Markham Theatre Discovery Programs provides live arts, education and community outreach opportunities to the children and citizens of Markham and York Region.  The program include three major projects: youth camps, school matinees, and Ontario Dances along with visiting artists providing master classes, workshops, lectures, drama camps artists’ residences and special community events.

The Discovery Coordinator is to manage and administrate programs and operations for the three main projects/programs (Camps, School Matinees, Ontario Dances), along with other activities.  The coordinator help developing arts, education/learning programs, and outreach initiatives with the goal to increase public’s awareness and the appreciation of the performing arts and with the objective to engage the various audiences to participate an attend to Flato Markham Theatre Discovery programs and performances.  These programs must be tailor made to the Markham community and relevant within the context of existing events in the dance and performing arts community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage, administrate and assure smooth operation of the three main Discovery projects/programs according to the goals and objectives of the Theatre business plan.
  • Develop a community outreach and promotional strategy and plan (includes some copywriting) for Flato Markham Theatre Discovery and Ontario Dances presentations.
  • Coordinate Discovery programs, to liaise with various stakeholders, make occasional presentations to students, organizations and community groups and venues.
  • To insure presence to all programs, including duration of all youth camps (March Break and summer camps – July and August).
  • Oversee the work of the Theatre’s Dance Presenter and Animateur relative to the Ontario Dances program
  • Develop and maintain network and relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Oversee and support the preparation of the Ontario Dances grant for the Ontario Arts Council, to write a report summarizing the dance outreach and Animateur activities, which includes recommendations for future initiatives and improvements to the program.
  • Through strategic leadership and programming ensures professional presentation with satisfied stakeholders and program participants.
  • Accountable for day-to-day operations under the guidance of the Operations Manager and/or Theatre Manager, ensuring program activities are safe, educational, inclusive, high quality and meets the Theatres’ overall goals.

Core Program Description (programs may change):

Youth Camps:  The March Break and Summer Youth Camps include the  “Kinder Theatre” (new program activated for summer 2015), “Junior Stars, “Drama Camp and “Actor’s Workshop” serving hundreds of children aged 6 through 16 years old.

School Matinees:  School performances at the Theatre are presented to all area students, elementary through high schools.  Programs are mostly provided by visiting artists already planned to perform for a regular public performance or by children specialized performing arts companies.

Ontario Dances seeks to increase the presence of live dance performances in Ontario Communities and more people engaged, interested and invested in dance at a local level in our province.  This initiative aims to increase the range and diversity of dance available to communities in Ontario outside of Toronto.  From dance classes and workshops to artists in residence to the presentation of dance work from leading Ontario-based professional choreographers, Ontario Dances will dance at all levels.  Ontario Dances aims to reflect the range of artistic practices in the dance community and to support excellence, regional activity, linguistic and cultural diversity and Aboriginal and Franco-Ontarian identity.

Requirements: 

 

Education: Post secondary education in performing arts, arts administration and/or related field.

Experience: At least five years previous experience in overseeing and coordinating programs such as artistic and/or educational programs, community outreach initiatives, in the performing arts sector.  Previous experience in program delivery and public speaking an asset. 

Skills:  

  • High Five Certification
  • Excellent knowledge of performing arts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, who can present professionally is essential
  • Knowledge of education and community outreach programs in the performing arts
  • Knowledge of Markham and York Regions as it specifically relates to the cultural and educational sector is an asset
  • Must be reliable with the ability to work independently
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast paced, changing environment
  • Demonstrated computer skills to include Microsoft office programs
  • Good customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of participants, staff and patrons in a courteous and efficient manner

Additional Requirements:

  • Access to a vehicle is an asset
  • All offers of employment for this position will be conditional on satisfactory reference checks and vulnerable sector screening checks.
Send Submissions To: 

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Discover Coordinator in the Culture Services Department of City of Markham. You are encouraged to apply online at www.markham.ca. Posting closes on February 08, 2015.

We thank all those applicants who have applied: however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.