Program Manager,
Indigenous Arts (6 month term)
The Opportunity
The
Indigenous Arts department encompasses programming relating to performing arts,
literary, visual, and digital media art disciplines. Our goal is to have Indigenous
Arts programs meet the needs of national Indigenous artists while increasing
the profile and reach to regional and internationally renowned Indigenous
artists as well.
As
Program Manager, you are accountable for the planning , promotion,
delivery and evaluation of Indigenous Arts programming that bring together
Indigenous artists, practitioners and learners to advance contemporary
Indigenous artistic expression in Canada.
Application Process
Please
include a cover letter demonstrating how your experience translates to this
position and why you are interested in becoming part of our team.
If
you have questions or to request more information, please contact Elizabeth at elizabeth_kiraga@banffcentre.ca or 403-762-7503.
Link
to apply: https://bit.ly/38eK321
Job Description
Specific
Accountabilities
Reporting
to the Director, Indigenous Arts below are some key accountabilities:
- Works
with the Director and Associate Director, Indigenous Arts on the planning and
design of programming, helping translate the artistic vision and strategic plan
into viable and sustainable programming model.
- Manages
program budgets, resource allocation (people, materials, agendas, places,
partners, technology) and deliverables.
- Works
closely with Program Delivery to ensure the successful delivery of programs.
- Works
with Recruitment team on strategies and extending Arts network for marketing
programs.
- Responsible
for the oversight of application, adjudication and notification process.
Drives and meets established Program Delivery and Marketing timelines and
deadlines.
Acts as liaison with Directors, Faculty, Program Delivery, and Marketing teams
to ensure the needs of the program plan and specific program design briefs are
being met. - Ensures
measurement and tracking of project impact and the careful analysis of this
information in a timely manner, for both on-going improvement, and for
funder/client related reporting.
- Develops
and maintains professional, informed working relationships with key clients and
funders to ensure long-term loyalty, opportunity and sustainability.
- Stays
current of industry trends and takes initiative in proposing and/or
implementing changes in procedures.
- Maintains
and develops contacts within the arts and cultural, industries.
Qualification and
Educational Requirements
- 5+
years of proven program management experience, preferably within a
creative environment.
- University
degree in an arts discipline, or related area of study.
- 5+ years
of project management experience.
- Strong arts
background in Indigenous Arts.
- Experience building and managing programming budgets.
- Proven analytical
and interpersonal skills.
- Solid
understanding of program and events, marketing, promotion and production.
- The
ability to formulate long and short range goals, while anticipating and
responding to flexible program needs.
- Production
and or post-secondary institution experience is an asset, as is literacy across
a broad range of arts disciplines.
- Given
the primary purpose of Indigenous Arts programming is to serve the needs of
Indigenous artists, Indigenous applicants will be given preference.
Special Requirements
- This position will be
working remotely temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic but will be required
to work from the office in Banff, AB once restrictions are lifted.
- This
position may require the candidate to be available to work a flexible,
irregular schedule and weekends.
- Candidates
offered a position with Banff Centre will be required to obtain a criminal
record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be
finalized.
Employment Terms
- In
accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees,
this is a full time position for a 6 month term, subject to extension.