Arts and Events Intern - PT Temp

Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters you can take great pride in our organization, our positive work culture and the ways in which we make Canmore a great place to live and play. In this role you will support the Arts and Events team and organizational leaders as we strive to create a workplace where employees thrive and succeed in serving the community and realizing the council’s strategic plan and priorities.

Position Overview: We are looking to fill a part-time summer job and are seeking someone who is passionate about the arts and enriching the community with engaging and meaningful events. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of the Arts and Events team, assisting with maintenance of Public Art in Canmore and supporting cultural initiatives and events including Canada Day and events during National Indigenous People’s Month in June 2024. The Arts and Events team provides exciting opportunities to gain valuable insight into community programs and events in a municipal environment. Community engagement data collection, entry and analysis, and event coordination are core responsibilities for the successful candidate, with some public art maintenance.

Ability to kneel, bend, and lift up to 30lbs. Ability to stand for long periods of time, up to 5 hours (long events, such as Canada day).

Hours: 28 hours/week. Monday to Friday. Some evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.

Contract: May 27 to September 6, 2024 (flexible). 

Attributes: This job is perfect for someone inspired by our organizational purpose, and keen to support the success of the Arts and Events team. We need someone whose values align closely with ours and who will thrive in our workplace culture of open & honest conversations, collaboration, appreciation, discernment for the whole, and developmental orientation. It is imperative to have a commitment to reconciliation as well as the desire to create a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive. This role is most suitable for someone who takes initiative, and is flexible, independent, approachable, confident, and personable. To be successful in this role, you will need to possess strong organization and administrative skills, along with advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Office 365 – word, excel, and email.

The ability to engage with members of the public, asking the right questions, learning about the community perspective, and building relationships is essential for the success of this role. You must approach conflict and concerns with positive assumptions, curiosity, and open mindedness. At least 1 year of post-secondary school or 3 years of experience in community engagement or arts management is required. Having experience in public speaking or engagement, events coordination or management, and data collection or entry is an asset.

Compensation: 

• Hourly Rate: $24.19
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Work-Life Balance and Harmony
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Sick Days

Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until May 5^th, 2024.

How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word), and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

1. Why do you want to work as an Arts & Events Intern for the Town of Canmore?
2. What skills, experience, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and
documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks.  The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca