Arts, Culture

In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel.**Why Innisfil?**

We focus on helping our employees effect change with nimble decision making, real time learning and through professional development. Across our affiliated organizations, we collaborate to ignite meaningful change in how we offer municipal and essential services. Our teams have the freedom to propose, test and pilot creative solutions which has led to Innisfil being the first community in the world to develop a public transit system powered by ride-sharing, and the second to accept cryptocurrency for property tax payments. Our newest project, The Orbit, is a cutting-edge, dense community centred around a new GO Rail Station that will blend the best of urban and rural lifestyles: “Rural Reimagined”

**Why You?**

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual who wants to make an impact on our organization and community as Arts, Culture & Event Specialist

You will administrate and implement municipal cultural programs, public art, events initiatives, marketing/promotion/sponsorship portfolio and champion community partners’ special events in realization of our Community Strategic Plan: Innovative Innisfil 2030, being true to the values: “Community First. Future Next. Balance Always”.

As Arts, Culture & Event Specialist, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of municipal cultural programs, public art, events and marketing/promotion/sponsorship portfolio within the Sports & Recreation service area, as well as:

- Serving as the community liaison resource in providing knowledge, expertise, and building relationships required in support of community-led cultural initiatives.
- Ensuring that the actions outlined in the Town’s Culture Master plan are implemented and facilitated.
- Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with internal and external parties and working collaboratively to steward municipal events from inception to completion.
- Leading the promotion and expansion of Town corporate advertising and sponsorship initiatives and taking a leading-edge approach to implementing new opportunities
- Overseeing vendors and consultants engaged to perform work at the Town Facilities for various arts, culture, and event initiatives, according to the Town regulations and procedures; working with event providers to ensure that risk management plans meet Town standards, and following emergency and safety procedures.
- Coordinating and assigning staff duties and responsibilities, delegating tasks to staff to be completed and delivered in a safe and operationally efficient manner.
- Job Requirements- A college diploma in Business Administration, Event Management, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Advertising and Marketing Communications or related discipline.
- A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience working in event management and development / promotion or related environment. Experience in a municipal recreational environment would be an asset.
- Previous experience leading cross functional teams, supervising staff, directing work activities, and monitoring results.
- A valid First Aid CPR C and AED certification.
- A valid Class "G" driver's licence in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business and availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events as required.

Closing date is **May 3, 2023**.