Arts
Council Windsor and Region is seeking a Part-Time Outreach Coordinator:
Deadline: Friday July 6 by 5pm
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director the Outreach
Coordinator is responsible for building organizational infrastructure for
volunteer and membership support, improving member services, and managing
volunteer and membership programs.
This position also includes providing a variety of administrative and clerical
services for the Artspeak Gallery, including but not limited to Exhibition
Coordination (i.e. documentation, promotions, calendar and database management)
QUALIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS:
§ Experience in community
development and/or volunteer/membership management and/or project planning.
§ Relevant post secondary
education and/or experience
§ Proven ability to work
independently, facilitate groups, organize and manage projects and develop
partnerships.
§ Proven written and verbal
communication skills.
§ Proven proficiency in word
processing, spreadsheets, database and graphics packages.
§ Knowledge of HTML and
Wordpress is considered an asset.
§ Knowledge of Windsor and
Essex county and established connections with relevant stakeholders in the
Windsor and Essex County is highly desired.
§ Experience in Exhibition
Coordination and Installation is an asset
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
§ Research and determine
volunteer and member needs
§ Development of volunteer
and membership policies, procedures and records to document the volunteer
and membership requirements and activities,
§ Recommendation to the Board
and Executive Director on member benefits and other member and volunteer
services.
§ Development and delivery of
a volunteer and membership program and frontline promotional campaign,
volunteer and membership recruitment, training, supervision, and scheduling
§ Maintain a database of
volunteers and membership complete with existing skills and interest areas.
VOLUNTEER AND MEMBERSHIP
OUTREACH
§ Production of print and
digital literature to support the volunteer and membership program and
development of a media campaign
§ Meet and establish
relationships with regional arts and with volunteer organizations.
§ Develop and deliver a
frontline promotional campaign into high schools, the University of Windsor and
St Clair College.
§ Investigate and post
opportunities on various volunteer websites.
§ Attend and/or present at
relevant volunteer fairs and organizations.
§ Determine and schedule
training sessions.
§ Update and produce required
training materials, handouts, records, etc. Volunteer recruitment, training
supervision and scheduling.
EXHIBITION COORDINATION
§ Provide front-line gallery
reception services.
§ Provide patrons with
exhibition information.
§ Engage visitors in
discussions and help promote Gallery activities including an explanation of
membership and volunteer opportunities.
§ Coordinate bookings and
maintain ACWR event schedule.
§ Update ACWR website, twitter
and blog accounts with Gallery activities.
§ Other administrative tasks
assigned.
Additional Information:
The successful candidate must reside within Windsor/Essex County
(or be willing to move), have a valid drivers license and have access to a
reliable vehicle. The successful candidate will need to provide an updated
police clearance.
This position is a part time position requiring a flexible
schedule with the ability to work some evening and weekends. The annual salary
is $20,000, with a time commitment of 22.5 hours per week.
The position will be offered with a three (3) month probation period attached
HOW TO APPLY
Please include a current CV and a one-page covering letter (in
PDF) outlining your vision for this position and contact information for three
(3) references no later than FRIDAY JULY 6 BY 5PM.
Applications should only be sent electronically to the Executive
Director ed@acwr.netwith SUBJECT HEADER: OUTREACH COORDINATOR POSITION
We thank all applicants who apply for this position; however,
only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
by Alan Halberstadt
www.alanhalberstadt.com
