Cultural Activities

**ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND**:
Additionally, Villa Charities is Great Place to Work® Certified, an official recognition for employers who create an outstanding employee experience and an amazing workplace culture. Every day, our team works hard to deliver our mission of enriching lives through experiences and services that honour Italian culture and heritage.

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**JOB SUMMARY**

The Cultural Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Executive Director, Cultural Programming, and the Cultural Manager in the delivery of cultural programs and events, providing leadership, and promoting a sense of community. The Cultural Coordinator works effectively with staff, patrons, families, and children, connecting with the community and assuming administrative responsibilities related to the cultural program. This position will report to the Cultural Manager.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Works directly with the Cultural Manager in developing cultural programming.
- Assists the Cultural Manager with the delivery of the social and cultural programs, planning, arranging, and supervising the execution of selected events.
- Conducts admin duties (registrations and payments, scheduling) for the Music School, Art Classes, Language Classes, and Villa Charities/Columbus Centre Cultural Events.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Cultural Manager and/or the ED, Cultural Programming.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**
- High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education in Education or Childcare, an asset
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to complete training
- Current Food Handler’s certificate or willing to complete training
- Special Needs & CPI Training (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention), or willing to complete training
- Current Criminal Reference Check Report (Vulnerable Sector)
- Genuine passion and desire to work with children and seniors
- Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Fluent in English, both oral and written
- Knowledge of Italian language and community, an asset

**CANADA SUMMER JOB APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY**
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

**. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

**GENERAL RECRUITMENT STATEMENT**

Villa Charities is committed to providing a safe working environment for our workforce, volunteers, and members of the public with whom we interact regularly. As such, all Villa Charities staff are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Villa Charities Inc. embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity. We aim to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from their unique skills, various experiences, and perspective on our vision of “Inspiring people to explore the Italian in all of us.” We ensure that our recruitment practices support this commitment and do not infringe on any characteristics protected by law.

**HOW TO APPLY**
- **We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_

**Job Type**: Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North York, ON M6A 1C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Location**:

- North York, ON M6A 1C3 (preferred)

Work Location: In person