Employment: NAN Senior Network Coordinator Position
Neighbourhood Arts Network
Senior Coordinator Position
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Planning: Identifying needs, trends and issues in the field; developing responsive programming; setting goals and priorities for the Network • Website: Creating, monitoring and updating all website content, including news, spotlights, and resources; creating website help guides as needed, member support
• Networking Sessions, Meetings and Events: Assisting with coordination and facilitation of NAN events, meeting with potential partners, community members, and researchers; meeting with NAN Advisory Committee, reporting to Toronto Arts Foundation Board as necessary
• Resource Development: Working with TAF team to develop grant applications and fundraising plans; reporting on grants
• Communications: Writing, compiling, and editing biweekly e-newsletter; developing content and layout for NAN guides, meeting notes, and directories; disseminating NAN resource packages, including Arts & Equity Toolkit; writing and editing blog posts, working with interns and guest blog writers; maintaining regular communications with network members; responding to telephone and email requests
• Staff: Managing NAN staff, interns, and volunteers
• Reporting: Creating monthly internal reports, tracking NAN activities, metrics and progress and reporting to TAF Director of Operations
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years relevant employment experience. They will possess superior writing, communication and organizational skills; excellent presentation and interpersonal skills; an ability to handle a multitude of tasks and deadlines; and a talent for working collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. They will have experience working with volunteers. Demonstrated commitment to Neighbourhood Arts Network values and direct experience working in community engaged arts practice and/or neighbourhood development are essential. Knowledge of Toronto’s community arts organizations and individuals and familiarity with trends in the field is an asset. Toronto Arts Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its employment.
POSITION DETAILS
Start Date: September 4, 2012
Part time: Three to four days per week
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume and a covering letter by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012 to:
Susan Wright
Director of Operations
Toronto Arts Council
141 Bathurst St. Toronto
M5V 2R2
Email: susan@torontoartscouncil.org
Categories: Call for Artists, Community Engagement, Employment Opportunities, Network Update
