Public Programs Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Manager of Audience Engagement, the Public Programs Coordinator is responsible for coordinating special events and facilitating public programming held at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with the Manager of Audience Engagement to oversee all aspects of event planning and on-site delivery of seasonal special events, community festivals, and partnership events produced at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, including but not limited to:

- Develop partnerships and community connections related to event delivery.
- Prepare and manage event budgets.
- Book all performers and participants for various events.
- Write evaluations and prepare reports of programming and event initiatives
- Maintain equipment and supplies related to event and program delivery.
- Work with the Manager of Audience Engagement and Visitor Services team to facilitate onsite public programming, including but not limited to:

- Assist with the development of and facilitate the onsite delivery of workshops, weekend programming, spring break programming and other general informal programming activities onsite.
- Work with the team to activate the National Historic Site through new and exciting programming opportunities connected to the mission and Strategic Plan of the Society.
- Booking facilitators, programmers, and performers for onsite programming when required.
- Work with community partners and conduct outreach to strengthen program relationships onsite.
- Work with the Visitor Services Manager to supervise and coordinate personnel and volunteers
- Work with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator to develop event and program messaging to promote Society activities through social media and elsewhere.
- Support onsite operations via Visitor Services team, which may include acting as back up for Front Desk, Heritage Interpreter or Gallery Attendant positions occasionally.
- Other duties as required.
- Job Requirements/Qualifications:

- Qualities:

- You are passionate about delivering quality community events and programs.
- You have outstanding relationship building and communication skills.
- You analyze participant feedback and can articulate strategic recommendations.
- You efficiently multitask and effectively solve problems.
- You can work independently and possess an entrepreneurial mindset.
- You are highly adaptable and able to make quick, intelligent decisions.
- You work effectively in teams as both a leader and a participant.
- You act with uncompromising honesty, integrity and ethics.
- You energize others - lead by example, recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
- You search for opportunities and are willing experiment and take risks.
- You are dedicated to building diversity, inclusivity and fostering reconciliation within our sector.

**Skills**:

- Certification in Event Planning or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in production management, event planning, and program development preferably in a non-profit context.
- Knowledge of event industry standards, AV, power, logistics, performer and exhibitor management and contract negotiation.
- Experience working with performers, vendors, community groups and exhibitors required.
- Experience working with the public and children preferred.
- Experience working with volunteers preferred.
- Exceptional record keeping and communication skills.
- Proven success record in leadership and managing people.
- Fluent in English. French language is an asset.
- Visually creative with knowledge of design or video editing software is an asset.
- Access to reliable vehicle required.

Hours: Full-Time permanent position at 37.5 hours weekly; this position requires a flexible work schedule that can include evenings, weekends, and holidays to coordinate with programs and event delivery.
- Salary/Wage: $42,000 - $44,000
- Job Application Process: