Program Specialist, Arts (Part-time)

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy inclusive and vibrant City as well as ensuring that communities residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places programs events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

You are responsible for supervising the day-to-day activities of an arts program within a specialized arts venue. Responsibilities include design development implementation and evaluation of a program (theatre dance music visual literary and/or media arts) within a specialized arts venue; also responsible for administration and responding to public inquiries.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of college or university arts-related studies program and/or practicing in one of the following disciplines: music dance theatre visual arts literary arts media arts or arts education.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the Corporation of the City of Ottawa
• Knowledge of interpretive techniques and designing program in related discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of Museums Standards for the Handling and installation of works of art or excellent knowledge in technique of operating a studio using glazes kilns wheels and or other related program specific equipment
• Excellent knowledge of the local arts community an asset
• Strong knowledge of developing training program for instructors and/or volunteers using glazes kilns wheels and clay
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all City of Ottawa corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety

COMPETENCIES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Very good oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Training and/or instruction skills
• Sensitive to the needs of various ages groups and their learning ability
• Ability to use program specific tools and equipment
• Completion of health and safety training required by legislation and by the Corporation of the City of Ottawa
• Demonstrated ability to lead coordinate and supervise staff
• Organized efficient and productive
• Flexibility and ability to work in a changing work environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team