Programming and Operations Coordinator

1 day ago


Kingston, Canada Kingston School of Art Full time

Kingston School of Art is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1994 that provides multi-disciplinary arts education programming _for all ages and stages_. Our mission is to enhance the opportunities for the cultivation of art within our community through studio-based instruction, employment opportunities for arts educators, and community-based projects and partnerships.

As the Programming and Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

- Planning and administration of KSOA activities and groups, including studio classes and the KSOA Printmakers Collective
- Coordinating KSOA daily operations including but not limited to facilities access, budget management, scheduling, and communication
- Managing registration and reconciliations for individual activities and membership activities
- Evaluating activities and identifying opportunities for new programming and expansion
- Problem solving issues that arise with courses, registrations, communications, membership, and daily operations
- Liaising with Providence Village partner organizations and facilities management
- Coordinating accurate financial activities in cooperation with the KSOA Bookkeeper
- Meeting budget, engagement, and enrollment targets for KSOA activities and groups
- Ensuring health and safety, and implementing policies and procedures
- Creating a positive experience for community engagement with arts education programming

Required Qualifications:

- A post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent experience with focus in Business Management, Nonprofit Management, Administration, Program/Project Management, Education or similar
- 2+ years previous experience with program or project coordination/administration, including experience planning, implementing and evaluating a revenue-generating project or program, working with budgets, and meeting engagement targets
- Ability to setup, clean up, and organize programming facilities including lifting up to 30lbs
- Excellent digital skills, including experience creating and posting website and social media content and managing events in digital ticketing and/or revenue platforms (ex: Eventspace, Square, etc)
- A high level of organization, time management, self-direction, problem solving and decision making; ability to be successful with little direct supervision
- Ability to manage daily operational issues, resolve complaints, and identify opportunities for growth and development
- Enthusiasm for the arts, nonprofit sector, and community programming
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed, including occasional evenings and weekends
- Provide a clear criminal record check (CPIC) including vulnerable sector
- Demonstrated respect for diverse and equity-seeking communities
- Current authorization to work in Canada

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with grant project implementation and reporting
- Working knowledge of accessibility standards, health and safety, and human resources rights and responsibilities
- Previous nonprofit experience and/or previous experience working with or on a volunteer Board of Directors
- Experience creating marketing and/or communication assets
- Knowledge of the local arts community; ability to develop community relationships

This is a 12-month term contract, renewable based on performance and funding.

Mae Whalen, KSOA Board Vice-President

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-27
Expected start date: 2025-09-08


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