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Program Officer - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Arts Council

Ontario Arts Council

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Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Program Officer (Community Engaged Arts & Arts Education) 9-23

Program Officer (Literature) 10-23

Program Officer (Theatre) 11-23

Your leadership, combined with an innovative and thoughtful approach regarding the diverse needs of Ontario's
Community Engaged Arts & Arts Education or
Literature or
Theatre arts communities enables you to act as a critical link between them and the OAC.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, develop and provide administrative oversight of the assigned granting programs
Analyze, manage and administer program budgets and program workflow
Supervise and support associated staff, ensuring program administration is timely and accurate.
Handle, in conjunction with the manager, any issues and concerns
Develop and maintain relationships with arts communities, organizations, funders and partners
Identify needs of specified or disciplinespecific artists and arts organizations, provide input into related strategies and policies, and support the implementation of programs and services in response to those needs
Engage in consultation around the assigned grant programs to determine continued relevance to identified needs
Conduct outreach and development for the arts communities represented by the assigned granting programs
Provide support to various programs when Officers require additional assistance due to absences, work on special projects, and highvolume periods
Work occasional overtime, attend events on evenings and weekends and travel to different regions in Ontario to meet with artists and arts organizations to build awareness of OAC programs, and provide handson training on the granting process

Key Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years' midtosenior level arts administration experience in arts and culture management
A postsecondary education in the arts or an equivalent combination of professional experience and education related to the responsibilities is required
Experience and knowledge in grant writing and public funding systems
Experience facilitating group decision making processes
Experience managing client and stakeholder relationships
Successful experience in program delivery or project management, with supervision of project plans and the workflow of staff
Practical financial knowledge and direct experience with project and organization operating budgets
Sound knowledge and understanding of the trends and key issues in the relevant artistic discipline and arts sector generally
Multidisciplinary arts knowledge and experience working in support of artists and arts organizations in different disciplines is an asset
Excellent and effective oral and written communication and presentation skills in English; with knowledge of French, ASL or other languages an asset
Solid organizational and administrative practices and the ability to multitask
Excellent interpersonal, and consultative skills
Sound judgement, initiative and flexibility
Good teamwork skills and known to work collaboratively with and in support of individuals and groups with diverse identities, lived experiences, and perspectives
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite
Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime and to travel throughout Ontario
A valid driver's license is preferred