Okotoks is one of Canada’s fasting growing communities, offering first class education and recreation facilities, beautiful parks and trails, and a wide range of retail and dining opportunities, We are a safe community that makes us a wonderful place to live and work. Okotoks is located 18 km from the Calgary city limits and 64 km from the Calgary International Airport.
Okotoks Cultural & Historical Services strives to engage, enrich, inspire and inform through educational and entertainment experiences at The Okotoks Art Gallery, the Okotoks Museum & Archives, and the Rotary Performing Arts Centre (RPAC). The Town has an exciting opportunity for the unique person who has an understanding of current trends in educational programming. The incumbent will interact with a broad spectrum of audiences including the visiting public, program registrants, facility users, community groups, and the media. Reporting to the Cultural & Historical Team Leader, the Program Specialist is responsible for interpretive and educational program development and delivery, providing art education opportunities for the public, and is involved in coordinating annual special events.
Education Program Specialist Job Description
The successful candidate has a related degree (B. Ed. and/or related arts preferred) plus a minimum of 2 years interpretive experience in a museum, gallery or teaching environment, and a commitment to continuous learning in related areas of expertise ensure the incumbent’s success. Proficiency with computers using Microsoft Office software is required.
As an Employer, the Town of Okotoks offers:
The opportunity to be part of a culture that is mission, vision and values based, including being community minded, flexible, collaborative and people focused. Working in a dynamic and energetic environment which values and supports life-long learning
Interested applicants please provide current resumes by August 1st, 2014, along with copies of certification through one of the options below:
e-mail: jobs@okotoks.ca
Fax: 403.938.7387
Town of Okotoks - Human Resources
PO Box 20, #5 Elizabeth Street
Okotoks, Alberta T1S 1K1
Culture Services at The City of Red Deer works hard to support the dynamic artists and innovative historians who call our city home. We provide community development and support services to arts and heritage programs in Red Deer. As the Culture Superintendent, you’ll be responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of the Culture section with the Recreation, Parks and Culture department. From communication and public relations to risk and safety management, you’ll play an essential role in contract management, budgeting, and policy development for the Culture section. You’ll also support a team of employees in coordinating community development initiatives and planning programs and services. The Culture Superintendent has a great rapport with community agencies and maintains partnerships that allow The City to meet the need for new programming, helping everyone to see and experience all that Red Deer’s vibrant cultural scene has to offer.
As our preferred candidate you will have:
- Related university undergraduate degree such as Recreation Administration, Arts and Culture Administration, Business Administration or Physical Education.
- Minimum of five years experience at a management level in a recreation, parks or culture setting in management and program service delivery that must include demonstrated community development approach to service delivery.
- Experience in senior management in a recreation, parks or culture delivery system with demonstrated ability to put together successful delivery teams and to facilitate community development approach to service delivery.
If you like what you have read, and think this is the job for you; come build your career with The City of Red Deer. We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to work in an ever growing environment that offers a competitive salary, and to work with an awesome group of people.
For further information and to apply online, please visit our website at www.reddeer.ca/hr or submit your application via e-mail to humanresources@reddeer.ca. This posting will remain open until a successful candidate is found.
Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/City-of-Red-Deer-Hiring-Culture-Superintendent
Reporting to the General Manager of Community and Protective Services, the Director of Cultural Services is the champion of the Arts, Culture and Heritage for the City of Spruce Grove.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Leadership, direction and overall supervision of programs, budgets, facilities, special projects, cultural events, staffing and long-term vision and cultural planning for the City of Spruce Grove.
- Initiating partnerships and work cooperatively with stakeholders to realize arts programs and services for the community.
- Strategic decisions that focus on developing the community's understanding and appreciation of the arts , including the performing arts, the visual arts, literary arts, arts industries, arts in education, multiculturalism, and heritage.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelors degree in Arts Administration, Public Administration, Cultural Management or related fields is the minimum level of education required. A Masters degree in Arts Administration, Cultural Management, or Business Administration is preferred.
- Over 7 years experience in the arts and cultural industries at a supervisory level.
- Experience in a municipal government setting with demonstrated increasing responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability and experience with boards, committees, societies and volunteers.
Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/City-of-Spruce-Grove-hiring-Director-of-Cultural-Services
