Event and Fundraising Coordinator

Organization

Latcham Art Centre

Job Type

Permanent

Language Required

English

Location

Stouffville

Application Deadline

29-02-20

Job Start Date

28-03-20

Date Posted

07-02-20

Email

director@latchamartcentre.ca

Website

www.latchamartcentre.ca

Salary

$37,000

Job Description

Latcham Art Centre is seeking a motivated individual with excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate events and fundraising activities and contribute to the ongoing success and growth of Latcham Art Centre.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Event and Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

 Coordinating fundraising and community events including Big Night Out and Beyond Craft
 Coordinating donation and sponsorship program through partnerships with donors and members to meet annual revenue goals
 Developing and delivering Latcham Saturdays art education events including hands-on art activities, artist demonstrations, art education activity sheets, etc.
 Executing digital marketing including digital listings, social media and e-blasts
 Assisting visitors at Art Centre reception and contributing to audience development
 Recruiting, training and working with volunteers
 Other duties as determined by the Gallery Director

Approximately 30 Saturday shifts per year plus evening shifts are required.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

 college or university degree in visual art, event planning, education and/or related field
 experience in event management
 knowledge and interest in visual art
 excellent written and verbal communication skills
 excellent customer service skills and an outgoing personality
 excellent computer and social media skills


You can’t be shy. You will seek out relationships with community partners to connect the Gallery and the community. You will have excellent communication skills, proven event coordination experience, excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite. You will be part of an experienced, enthusiastic and committed staff and volunteer team within which you will be able to develop and deliver innovative and creative events for all ages.

This is a permanent full-time position starting at $37,000 per year with flexible days to be determined. Approximately thirty Saturday shifts per year and regular evening shifts will be required.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be held until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Latcham Art Centre is a public art gallery featuring exhibitions of contemporary art, arts education programs for all ages, artist talks and special events and is located in Stouffville, Ontario.

Apply to: Ms. Roz Pritchard, Director, Latcham Art Centre
Please send resume and cover letter in ONE document by email to opportuntities@latchamartcentre.ca and put YOUR first and last names in the document title. Please put the words Event and Fundraising Coordinator in the subject title of your email.