[Bcma-l] Job Posting: PROJECT MANAGER - Kla-how-eya Canoe: A Learning Journey

Wed, 28 May 2008 11:20:16 -0700

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CITY OF SURREY

Parks, Recreation & Culture

PROJECT MANAGER
Kla-how-eya Canoe:  A Learning Journey

The City of Surrey's Parks Recreation and Culture Department is 
interested in receiving applications from skilled, energetic, 
self-motivated individuals to join their team in the role of Project 
Manager (Art Coordinator) at the Surrey Art Gallery. This is a 
temporary, full-time position to March 31, 2009, supported by a grant 
from Cultural Capitals of Canada 2008.

We are looking for an individual who is interested and excited by the 
possibilities for the arts to bridge cultural differences and to build 
linkages between the arts, educational and cultural sectors of the 
community. The successful applicant will be an experienced educator with 
a background in visual and/or performing arts, as well as an 
understanding of First Nations arts and culture.  Candidates should have 
excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, computer skills and 
be able to demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and manage 
large-scale projects. Successful applicants will have experience leading 
project teams and working effectively with aboriginal persons, schools, 
youth and the public.  Preference will be given to candidates who have 
knowledge of current BC fine arts and aboriginal studies curricula, 
strong communication and program development skills, and proficiency in 
spoken and written English.

The Project Manager will be responsible for various tasks, including: 
organizing and presenting a touring exhibition of a full size, 
aboriginal cedar canoe to local and regional schools and festivals; 
working with consultants to research and develop a multimedia, 
theatrical education program centered on the creation of the canoe; 
developing and supervising a team of youth artists and aboriginal elders 
to implement the education program; researching and writing project 
materials; project scheduling and promotion; acquiring and maintaining 
project equipment and participating on the project steering committee.

Applicants must have a degree/diploma from a recognized University or 
College in Fine Arts or a related discipline and 3- 5 years of 
experience in the area of education, visual arts, dramatic arts, 
inter-cultural studies or arts management.  The successful candidate 
will hold a valid BC Driver's license and have access to a vehicle for 
travel.  Please submit a detailed resume on-line, quoting competition 
#08-PROJ-01.

Compensation:  Starting at $24.86/hour plus benefits.

www.surreycareers.ca <http://www.surreycareers.ca/>

City of Opportunity.  Progress Through Diversity.

The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and 
advises that only
those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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<tt>CITY
OF SURREY<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
Parks,
Recreation &amp; Culture <o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
PROJECT
MANAGER<o:p></o:p>
 
Kla-how-eya
Canoe:&nbsp; A Learning Journey<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
The City of Surrey&#8217;s
Parks Recreation and Culture Department
is interested in receiving applications from skilled, energetic,
self-motivated
individuals to join their team in the role of Project Manager (Art
Coordinator)
at the Surrey Art Gallery. This is a temporary, full-time position to
March 31,
2009, supported by a grant from Cultural Capitals of Canada 2008. <o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
We are looking for
an individual who is interested and
excited by the possibilities for the arts to bridge cultural
differences and to
build linkages between the arts, educational and cultural sectors of
the
community. The successful applicant will be an experienced educator
with a
background in visual and/or performing arts, as well as an
understanding of
First Nations arts and culture.&nbsp;
Candidates should have excellent organizational and
interpersonal
skills, computer skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to plan,
implement and manage large-scale projects. Successful applicants will
have
experience leading project teams and working effectively with
aboriginal
persons, schools, youth and the public.&nbsp;
Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of
current BC
fine arts and aboriginal studies curricula, strong communication and
program
development skills, and proficiency in spoken and written English. <o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
The
Project Manager will be responsible for various tasks, including:
organizing
and presenting a touring exhibition of a full size, aboriginal cedar
canoe to
local and regional schools and festivals; working with consultants to
research
and develop a multimedia, theatrical education program centered on the
creation
of the canoe; developing and supervising a team of youth artists and
aboriginal
elders to implement the education program; researching and writing
project
materials; project scheduling and promotion; acquiring and maintaining
project
equipment and participating on the project steering committee.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
Applicants must have
a degree/diploma from a recognized
University or College in Fine Arts or a related discipline and 3- 5
years of
experience in the area of education, visual arts, dramatic arts,
inter-cultural
studies or arts management.&nbsp; The
successful candidate will hold a valid BC Driver&#8217;s license and have
access to a
vehicle for travel.&nbsp; Please submit a
detailed resume on-line, quoting competition #08-PROJ-01.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
Compensation:&nbsp;
Starting at $24.86/hour plus benefits.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
<a
 href="http://www.surreycareers.ca/">www.surreycareers.ca</a><o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
City of Opportunity.&nbsp; Progress Through Diversity.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
The City
of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises
that
only <o:p></o:p> 
those to be
interviewed will be contacted.</tt>
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