Program Coordinator - City of Kingston, Cultural Services

Post Date: 
January 21, 2015
Closing date: 
January 27, 2015
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Position: 
Program Coordinator
Company/Organization: 
City of Kingston
Location: 
Kingston, ON
Canada
Job Description: 

History and innovation thrive in Kingston, located at the head of the St. Lawrence River and the junction of the Rideau Canal (a UNESCO World Heritage site). A dynamic city with a sound and diversified economic base - consisting of prestigious public institutions, government bodies, leading healthcare and education facilities, significant tourism and entertainment activity, and a large private sector, Kingston offers the quality of life of a smaller community with the amenities of a major centre. The Intelligent Community Forum recently named Kingston a Top 7 Intelligent Community.

Position Summary

  • Organize, plan, schedule and implement arts and heritage activities in the community that includes workshops, performances, and events in conjunction with City museums, the Grand Theatre, recreation programs, summer camps and community partners;
  • Lead a multidisciplinary arts team; provide initial training to arts team members in a program delivery and leadership skills, and provides ongoing on-site supervision of team activity 
  • Act as a liaison between summer staff, schools, educators, artists, community, and city staff to coordinate spaces, equipment and activities to ensure that expected outcomes are met for program delivery;
  • Plan and monitor assigned budget for programming which includes expenses for artist’s fees, program supplies, and related expenses;
  • Evaluate on-site projects by photo-documenting project and using established evaluation methodologies & complete program reports;
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: 
  • Post-secondary education in Community Arts, Cultural Management, Community Development, Museum Studies, Arts Education, or related field;
  • 3 years demonstrated experience in delivering arts education and cultural programs in school community settings;
  • Experience scheduling and coordinating student staff and coordinating volunteers;
  • Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
  • Ability to work independently, and in a dynamic, team-oriented environment;
  • Demonstrated experience in innovative arts and heritage program delivery and evaluation;
  • Ability to take action and maximize opportunities and minimize problems;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to work with diverse populations including ethno-cultural, visible minority immigrant and aboriginal communities, homeless, youth at risk GBLT;
  • Knowledge and understanding of current programs and policies in community cultural development, youth engagement, and community arts education;
  • Must possess creativity, enthusiasm and attention to detail;
  • French or other languages considered an asset;
  • Must possess and maintain a valid class G driver’s license;
  • Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory CPIC (Criminal Record Check), including Vulnerable Sector, at own expense.
Salary: 
$23.98 - $29.33/Hour
Term: 

35 hrs/wk

Website: 
www.cityofkingston.ca