Education and Outreach Coordinator

Organization

Homer Watson House and Gallery

Job Type

Permanent

Language Required

English

Location

Kitchener, Ontario

Application Deadline

Open until position is filled

Job Start Date

As soon as possible

Date Posted

27/09/2019

Email

director@homerwatson.on.ca

Website

https://www.homerwatson.on.ca/

Salary

Competitive salary offered

Job Description

Education & Public Programs Coordinator

The Education & Public Programs Director is responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing arts programs and workshops including coordinating preparation and maintenance of the classroom and studio spaces used for programs, developing marketing strategies and recording and reporting statistics in accordance with the strategic plan.

Developing programs
-plans and develops each season’s programming schedule
-analyzes and recommends changes and improvements
-assists teachers and artists in the implementation of workshops
-work with curatorial and other staff to develop cohesive programming plan

Implementing programs
-recruits and hires contract staff
-prepares and issues contracts for classes
-prepares registration files and class information sheets

Recording and Reporting Statistics
-registers participants and issues receipts and class information
-requisitions cheque payments for instructors and student refunds
-monitors enrollment and informs participants and instructors of cancellations and program changes
-maintains statistics on attendance
-consults weekly with teaching staff and reports monthly to Board of Directors

Preparation and Maintenance
-co-ordinates the purchase of supplies for classes
-organizes and maintains order in the classroom and studio areas in co-operation with artists
-co-ordinates cleaning and recommends repairs and improvements within set budget
-co-ordinates cleaning staff including recruiting and supervising

Marketing/Public Relations
-advertises classes/workshops within set budget
-prepares and co-ordinates distribution of seasonal flyers
-answers information requests regarding classes and programs
-provides assistance to prospective participants in choosing appropriate classes
-prepares promotional displays
-active member of local networking groups

Supervision and Training
-recruit and manage the education and program assistant
-recruit and manage students, volunteers and artists relating to programming
-prepares training and orientation materials

General Staff Duties
-greets and orients visitors to gallery in co-operation with other staff
-available for occasional evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
-regularly contributes to social media posts, WATSnew and other publications
-other duties as required

Interested candidates please email an up to date copy of your resume and any other relevant supplementary information.