Program Coordinator

Employment Status **Temporary Part-Time**

Pay Range **$36.09 - $42.45 hourly (2024 rates)**

Closing Date **6/20/25**

**New Westminster, British Columbia**:
**Number of Openings**: 1
**Hours per Week**: Other: 35 hours biweekly
**Employee Group**: CUPE, Local 387
**Location**: Anvil Centre: 777 Columbia St
**Competition #**: 995
**Additional Details**:
Reporting to the Manager, Community Arts and Theatre, the Program Coordinator - Arts works within a community engagement framework to develop, schedule and administer arts programs and workshops at Anvil Centre and other community venues as well as plan and facilitate arts-based initiatives and community events in collaboration with local arts organizations, artists and community partners. The Program Coordinator - Arts will supervise program staff and instructors; establish relationships and liaise with a variety of internal and external partners; promote and publicize program activities; and undertake budget preparation and monitoring.

This is a temporary part-time position ending July 31, 2027. The position works non-standard hours in a job share capacity.
- A University or College degree or diploma in community recreation, fine arts, museology or education, plus sound related experience in arts program development - an equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable to the employer may be considered
- Thorough knowledge of non-formal teaching methods and group leadership techniques, and best practices in arts programming for all ages and levels of experience
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven experience in recruiting, orienting, training, and supervising staff and volunteers
- Experience in developing and administering arts programs, workshops and outreach events, preferably within a municipal setting
- A talent for communicating effectively both orally and in writing
- A demonstrated ability to build positive relationships within and outside the organization and promote public interest and participation in programs
- A knack for numbers to prepare and monitor program budgets
- A natural ability to collaborate with other staff members in planning, organizing and coordinating community-wide events and programs
- A skill to prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence related to the work
- Experience in membership management software (e.g., Perfect Mind)
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Intermediate skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- The ability to work non-standard hours as operationally required
- The ability to pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check (PIC)
- To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
- New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
- We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
- We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._

Employment Status **Temporary Part-Time**

Pay Range **$36.09 - $42.45 hourly (2024 rates)**

Closing Date **6/20/25