JOB TITLE: Arts & Culture Program Assistant II

DEPARTMENT:  Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  1

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Part time

HOURS OF WORK:  up to 24 hour workweek 

LOCATION: You will report to various locations such as: Snelgrove Community Centre, The Rose Studio, Cyril Clark theatre, Lester B. Pearson (LBP) theatre, etc.

HOURLY RATE:  $18.11

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  October 07, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  October 23, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

 Reporting to the Education & Outreach Coordinator, provides program and administrative support to the division, assisting in day-to-day duties. Ensures effective delivery of programs, services and responds to general inquiries received by the section/division.

• • Support the arts & culture program team on the planning, development, and execution of arts & culture programming.
  • Provide a high level of front-line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
  • Respond to customer inquiries/concerns and provide information regarding programs and services, and escalates to appropriate City staff as required
  • Provide administrative support as related to the area of work, including filing, minute taking, preparing memos and formatting reports
  • Maintain records, documentation, and prepare reports as required
  • Assist with data entry and tracking
  • Assist and provide support with divisional programs and special events
  • Provide program support as related to the area of work, including registration and attendance, supervision, ad-hoc instruction, preparing materials, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment
  • Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation 
  • Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
  • Understand and adhere to Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards
  • Attend meetings/training as required
  • Performs other duties as assigned 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• • Demonstrated working knowledge of one or more areas of the arts
  • Minimum one year experience working with children and youth, and/or adults, in arts programming, preferred

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• • Minimum 18 years old
  • Effective customer service skills
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Intermediate computer skills as related to area of work

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by October 23, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.                             

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