Community Arts Programming

ART MACHINE PROGRAM COORDINATOR

 

About the Art Machine:

Run by the Hope & District Arts Council, the Art Machine is a modular building located at 357 Fort Street in Hope that hosts community arts programming via regularly scheduled art classes and workshops at a low cost.  We encourage anyone and everyone interested to attend, regardless of experience or ability. Classes include drawing, collage, painting, pottery, paper crafts and more! 

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The Art Machine has two studios: Studio A and Studio B.  Studio A offers a variety of mixed media classes, and Studio B is strictly for pottery.  

 

About the Job: 

The Art Machine Program Coordinator’s goal is to enhance and expand programming in the Art Machine (AM) through the development of culturally diverse programming. The successful candidate will bring a positive attitude and be receptive to new ideas and methodology. 

This position reports to the HDAC Chief Administrative Officer.

 

Duties include: 

• plan Art Machine workshops; develop workshop ideas, recruit new instructors

• coordinate workshops; assist/assign set up and clean up, procure materials as needed 

• assist the Marketing Committee and instructors with program/workshop advertising and promotion

• assess and evaluate arts programs/workshops/instructors eg. popularity, profitability, scheduling etc. 

• regular interaction with staff and customers of the Art Machine through periodic attendance in AM classes and visits to the AM

• report to and work cooperatively with HDAC Chief Administrative Officer

• work within a budget, identifying and implementing cost-saving measures

• monitor overall studio cleaning, supplies and class setup

• reporting and monthly meeting attendance 

 

Essential Skills & Experience: 

• ideal candidate will have previous experience doing work similar to program coordination in the arts sector

• experience coordinating events and/or workshops 

• ability to recruit, engage, oversee and evaluate a diverse range of instructors and volunteers

• excellent communication skills

• ability to develop and manage social media platforms

• able to work flexible hours 

 

Terms:

• The position is a hybrid job requiring you to work from home, as well as at the Art Machine in Hope.

• This is an hourly position of 15-20 hours per week.  

• Rate of pay is $19/hour, plus vacation pay. HDAC provides CPP, EI and WCB coverage.

• Start date is ASAP

 

How to Apply:

Accepting applications until Sunday May 11, 2025. 

Email a cover letter and resume to hopedistrictartscouncil@gmail.com

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KIDS ART INSTRUCTORS

There is a large demand for programming for children especially so we are always looking to hear from artists and teachers who are interested in sharing their artistic skills with kids. If you are interested in discussing leading a kids art workshop, please reach out. 

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ART INSTRUCTORS