Program Manager

Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

Ptarmigan Arts is looking for a creative and enthusiastic person to join our team as the Program Manager, operating under the direction of the Creative Director.

Ptarmigan Arts (ptarmiganarts.org) is a non-profit arts organization based on beautiful S,DÁYES / Pender Island in the Southern Gulf Islands, an island with a vibrant arts community. Ptarmigan provides a variety of community arts programming on Pender Island, the other Southern Gulf Islands, and Greater Victoria.

The contract position will start on Tuesday August 13, 2024 with four weeks of training overlapping with Alice and Lauren. The position is 14 hrs/week. Work hours can be flexible, but some office time through the week is required and some programs and events require work on evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation

Plan and implement specific Ptarmigan programs, including Mosaic Festival, Short Film Festival, Fall Crawl Studio Tour, Art in the Orchard, Camp Create and Tapestry of Words with the support of the Creative Director and the rest of the Ptarmigan team; and ongoing programs such as Artists in the School, live music presentations, community art/ music workshops (e.g. filmmaking, singing, theatre, pottery, music, dance).
Provide administrative support, budgeting, event planning assistance and evaluation of the above projects
Create contracts and engagement agreements for artists and facilitators
Recruit, train, and lead volunteer teams to support program implementation
Foster relationships with community members and partner organizations
Manage sponsorships and provide necessary support for community events
Manage instrument borrowing and other program logistics

Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication, administrative, organizational and time management skills
Enthusiastic, positive, hard-working and self-motivated
Passionate about inclusivity, diversity and equity
Actively engaged in the community
Experience in artistic and/or non-profit administration and management
Experience with volunteer coordination and engagement is an asset
Experience in the arts community, either as a creator or a patron, is an asset
Able to effectively work independently and in a team environment
Grant writing skills are an asset
Social media marketing experience (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube) is an asset
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Docs
Graphic design experience with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite is an asset
Experience with digital platforms such as Mailchimp, Asana, Square, Zoom is an asset
Experience navigating within CRM software (Membership Works) is an asset
Photography skills would be an asset
Valid BC driver’s license and vehicle
Legally able to work in Canada
Must complete a criminal record check upon hiring

How to Apply

Please submit a resume with references and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this position to info@ptarmiganarts.org. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

Ptarmigan Arts is committed to building a diverse and equitable work environment. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion in our operations and programming and welcome applicants who are committed to upholding these standards. We encourage applications from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds and experience.