Please Note this opening is closing soon: July 18, 2019

TITLE: Investments and Community Relations Specialist
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time – Permanent
REPORTS TO: Grants, Awards and Support Programs Director
SALARY: Range starting at $63,945.00
POSTING DATE: June 26, 2019
CLOSING DATE: July 18, 2019
TARGET START DATE: September 1, 2019

POSITION SUMMARY

The Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) is a not-for-profit organization that supports and promotes the arts community in
Edmonton and works to increase the profile and involvement of arts and culture in all aspects of our community life. The
EAC is currently seeking to fill the role of Investments and Community Relations Specialist. The Investments and Community Relations Specialist works in collaboration to advise in the development, and assist in the delivery, of grants, programs, investments, and capacity building initiatives that advance the EAC’s mandate and vision, and the City of Edmonton’s Connections & Exchanges plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide effective, coherent program management, applicant support and facilitation of peer assessment
    processes for all aspects of EAC programs and investments.
  • Assist in the research, design, development and building of granting programs for artists, and arts organizations
    that support artistic creation, productions, presentation and activities that disseminate work and engage
    communities.
  • Provide advice in supporting initiatives that increase efficiency, effectiveness and impact of EAC investments, and
    lead internal capacity building initiatives that further the subject matter expertise of the team.
  • Build new, and foster existing relationships amongst Edmonton’s arts communities, through active engagement
    and meaningful dialogue that identifies and addresses relationship gaps and builds trust.
  • Work in collaboration across the organization to develop, design and deliver capacity building and professional
    development initiatives for artists, arts administrators and arts organizations.
  • Work collaboratively with the Equity and Inclusion Advisor and the Indigenous Relations Advisor to reduce
    barriers and improve access for equity-seeking groups through partnerships, strategic investment interventions
    and special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experienced arts professional with at least five years of senior-level experience in an arts or festival organization
    of significant scope and complexity.
  • Post-secondary education in a relevant field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership expertise in artistic and organizational operations, professional services and audience
    engagement.
  • Effective relationship builder, with an existing network of contacts in multiple arts disciplines, the not-for profit
    sector, education and government, with a proven ability to influence change through group facilitation and
    consensus building.
  • Proactive communicator who is comfortable sharing knowledge with a wide-range of internal and external
    stakeholders.
  • Exceptional judgement, tact and diplomacy skills.

Interested candidates email resume and cover letter as a single attachment to Melanie Haynes, HR Specialist. mhaynes@edmontonarts.ca

We are an equal opportunity employer. The EAC encourages diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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