Calgary Arts Development seeks a dynamic and efficient Program and Office Assistant. This full-time position is ideal for an early-career go-getter with an awesome attitude, great customer-service skills and an interest in learning about and serving Calgary’s growing and diverse scene.

Calgary Arts Development’s vision and mission:

Vision: Calgary is a culturally vibrant city that inspires and engages the world.

Mission: Calgary Arts Development promotes and directs investments in the arts and related industries to increase the sector's public and artistic impact.

The Program and Office Assistant spends about 70% of his or her time supporting the community investment program by helping arts organizations and artists access our programs and expertise. To do this effectively, candidates must be really interested in learning about and serving Calgary’s growing and diverse arts scene. This work focuses on supporting artists and arts organizations through:

• managing information (using database management);
• processing grant applications and coordinating payments;
• updating and editing web content;
• coordinating volunteers;
• answering basic questions about Calgary Arts Development Programs;
• assisting Community Investment team members as they pilot and execute new grant-making processes; and,
• serving as an ambassador of Calgary Arts Development in the community.

The Program and Office Assistant is also the Calgary Arts Development team member most responsible for office administration tasks. Approximately 30% of his or her time is spent:

• answering phones and greeting visitors;
• managing incoming and outgoing mail, mass mail outs and couriers;
• providing meeting support (booking venues, catering, occasional note taking);
• maintaining basic office operations;
• managing invitations, attendance and thank you cards for arts events; and,
• providing basic finance and filing support (assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintaining petty cash, setting up new vendor accounts).

Interested applicants should email their resume and salary expectations to: Suzanne Boss, Director of Operations at jointheteam@calgaryartsdevelopment.com

Resumes will be accepted until July 31, 2008 or until the successful applicant has been recruited. Expected start date is September 1 (negotiable).

Calgary Arts Development is an equal opportunity employer.