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Job Description:
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The Vernon Public Art Gallery is seeking a highly-motivated person for the position of Education Coordinator & Administrative Assistant.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the principal goal of the Education Coordinator is to achieve a standard of excellence in overall art education program development including public programs, school programs and community-based projects – initiatives that build understanding of art and its practices, by engaging visitors or all ages and experience levels, with the goal of growing VPAG’s audience participation. The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in the daily operations of the gallery, as well as assists with office administrative duties including membership, statistics, sponsorship, special events, and volunteers. Candidate must be fuelled by a desire to connect art and people.
Requirements • Post-secondary education in Fine Arts, Education, museum studies, or similar is desirable • Knowledge of the British Columbia Curriculum • Strong understanding of current art museum/gallery educational practices, theory and trends • Experience working in an art museum/gallery • Experience in public speaking • Experience working with students of all ages • Excellent organizational skills and capabilities to manage multiple priorities • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database administrative skills • Possess experience in budget management • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to multi-task and work well as a team
Education Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities • Develop programming curriculum that meets the requirements set forth by the BC Ministry of Education and School District #22 • Write, provide, book and schedule exhibition tours and hands-on activities for groups of all ages and sizes • Create lesson plans, workshops and special events that complement the exhibition schedule and connect with diverse community groups • Communicate with public and private schools in the region, promoting the Gallery through regular correspondence and visitation • Increase participant knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art through positive experiences • Create and maintain connections with various community groups to promote the gallery and its special programs • Prepares written educational materials including Teacher’s Guides • Coordinates, in conjunction with the Marketing Coordinator, the effective promotion of all art education programs • Develops criteria and means to evaluate effectiveness of programs and evaluates these on a regular basis.
Administrative Assistant Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain and update a membership, donor and sponsorship data base in E-Tapestry • Maintain and update visitor and volunteer statistics and report monthly/yearly (knowledge of CADAC is preferred) • Assist in the recruitment of gallery sponsorships • Assist in the planning and organization of the annual fundraising event; Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts • Recruit and provide training to Gallery volunteers • Send bulk emails, use mail processing machine, cash handling and invoice processing • Provide relief for front desk staff by assisting visitors and Gallery Shop customers • Send monthly emails/letters to expiring members, and other notices such as AGM, Members’ Exhibition, MEA, ect.
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