Program Coordinator Full-time Job

Reporting to the Supervisor, Business Planning and Communications or designate, the position coordinates the delivery of arts, music and drama, and other cultural programs at the Arts Resource Centre and other recreational facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and coordinating Arts, Music, Drama and other cultural programs
• Providing supervision and coordination of part-time staff
• Assisting in implementing City of Oshawa community special events
• Providing excellent customer service and support towards community groups
• Assisting in the development of operational budget and assisting in managing approved budget
• Supporting the development of policies and procedures to support arts, culture and heritage program development
• Providing administration and front desk support; and providing supervision of facility and working with Operations staff
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage and Trust

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills normally associated with the completion of a two (2) year college diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Visual and Creative Arts, or related field plus two (2) years’ experience in the Arts, Culture and Heritage programming field, with at least one (1) year of those years being municipal experience
• Knowledge of policies, issues and trends related to arts program development and best practices
• Knowledge of municipal government practices and procedures
• Training and skills in Program Development, Risk Management, Health and Safety, Community Development, and Project Management
• Knowledge of children, youth and adult educational practices, approaches and strategies in instruction, pedagogy, program planning and behavioural management
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal and customer service skills to deal effectively with volunteers, the general public and staff
• Established skills and experience using PC equipment, related software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite) and IntelliManager or other registration software
• Ability to work independently and possess personal qualities of tact, diplomacy and patience
• Hold a valid Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificate
• Possession and maintenance of a valid unrestricted Ontario Driver's License, minimum Class "G"

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day.