23-027e - Recreation Specialist - Arts & Culture

2 weeks ago


Port Coquitlam, Canada City of Port Coquitlam Full time

The City of Port Coquitlam's Recreation Department is committed to providing inclusive and engaging arts experiences for all members of our community. We are looking for an experienced professional for the role of Public Art & Engagement Specialist who will act as a key member of the Arts & Culture leadership team. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the public art selection process, as well as contracting and overseeing the work of professional artists. Supervision, including guidance and mentoring of staff and volunteers is required. This position requires some weekend and evening work supervising arts facilities and arts programs, including Artist-in-Residence workshops and exhibitions.

**Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to**:

- Ensures that industry standards are adhered to with respect to public art procurement, processes and maintenance
- Supervises and mentors emerging and established professional artists delivering programs for the community
- Performs a variety of administrative work with supervisory responsibility, including designing, planning, organizing and promoting arts programs, activities, events and services
- Trains and supervises staff, instructors and volunteers
- Drafts a variety of reports and maintains records related to the work

Duties are performed under the general direction of the Arts & Culture Coordinator and/or manager of Cultural Development & Community Services.
- Post-secondary degree in Fine Arts or related field
- Minimum three years of experience designing, planning, scheduling, implementing, promoting and evaluating progressive arts educational and public art programs
- One-year supervisory experience
- Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license

**Why should you consider working for us?**
- We offer a challenging and rewarding career in the service of our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We take our work seriouisly, but not ourselves
- We have a strong learning culture and want our peole to grow and success
- We are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace

All external applicants are required to eb fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of hire. The City will consider its obligations under the BC Human Rights Code to accommodate those who are unable to be vaccinated.

**_We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted._**

**_The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check._**

Job ID:
J0223-1946

Posting Reference #:
23-027e

Job Title:
23-027e - Recreation Specialist - Arts & Culture (Part Time, Time Stated)

**Job Type**:
Time stated Part Time

Time Stated Duration:
approx 6 months

Job Category:
Arts, Culture and Community Initiatives

Open Positions:
1

Department:
Recreation

Division:
Cultural Development & Community Services

Employee Group:
CUPE

Date Posted:
February 24, 2023

Closing Date:
March 9, 2023



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