Temporary Full-Time Cultural Development Assistant - Up to …, Oshawa

Overview Reporting to the Supervisor, Cultural Development, or designate, the Cultural Development Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support for programs&services in the Business and Economic Development Services Branch, specifically the Events&Culture Division. This position provides administrative support with the planning and delivery of services, programs, events and projects related to Culture Counts: Oshawa’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan and the Public Art Master Plan.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning and delivery of Culture programs and activities

Attend City produced events and activities and provide assistance with the delivery of each program

Assist with the planning and delivery of community engagement programs

Represent the City at third party events

Provide administrative support and perform clerical functions

Support marketing and promotion of programs and initiatives

Assist with monitoring program budgets

Other duties as assigned

Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa’s core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust

Requirements

Completion of a college diploma in Arts Administration, Museums and Heritage, or Public Administration, or a university degree, with preference for a degree in Visual Art, Art History, Cultural Studies, Cultural Planning, Arts Administration, Museums&Heritage, History, Public Administration, or Economic Development, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Two (2) years of experience in the arts and culture field, with at least one (1) year in a municipal environment

One (1) year of customer service experience

Possess Standard First Aid&CPR Level C and AED certification

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Advanced interpersonal and customer service skills to effectively collaborate with a broad range of staff, community organizations and the general public

Proficient organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure, meet tight deadlines and navigate difficult situations

Excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills to understand and formulate responses to complex issues

Strong conflict resolution skills ensuring effective resolution of challenging situations

Ability to exercise discretion, tact and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Good communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to work irregular shifts, including evenings, holidays, and weekends

Ability to provide own transportation as required

Meet the eligibility requirements of the

Canada Summer Jobs

program:

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;

Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Please note, international students are not eligible participants

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

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