Program Director – Feature Initiatives
The Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society
Position: Full-Time – Flexible
Salary Range: $30,000 to $35,000
Projected Start Date: Early to mid-May 2025
Application deadline: April 18, 2025
The Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society (AWCS) is seeking an enthusiastic and creative program director – feature initiatives to join our team. Reporting to the executive director this role is instrumental in ensuring the growth and development of the literary arts in Alberta, while supporting new, emerging and professional writers in all genres across the country.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated event planning and/or program development and execution experience. They must be a clear communicator, proficient in Word and Excel, be organized, and have considerable knowledge of the literary arts in Alberta and Canada.
Key Responsibilities
The program director – feature initiatives is responsible for the organization and implementation of key annual programs and events hosted by the AWCS. This role primarily involves overseeing the development and execution of the When Words Collide Festival, Author Development Program, Writer in Residence Program, Annual Writers’ Retreat, and other relevant activities that may arise (eg. Word on the Street, cSpace Showcase Events, and other member-related and community events).
Working under the direction of the executive director, the program director – feature Initiatives focuses on program development, collaboration, ensuring efficient program delivery, administrative and marketing tasks where appropriate.
This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-office work and event attendance required. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Key Attributes of the Successful Candidate:
- Experience in event and conference planning and execution.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, marketing tools such as MailChimp and engagement strategies, website organization and content writing.
- Be able to lead a team or programming committee.
- Excellent writing/communication skills.
- Above average knowledge of Word and Excel
- Experience in content creation tools such as Canva.
- A passion for the literary arts and understanding of the AWCS community as well as the broader communities in Calgary, Alberta and Canada.
- Able to work evenings and weekends as required for events.
- Work well alone and as a team.
Benefits
- Starting salary $30,000 to $35,000 depending on experience (based on an average 32 hours per week).
- Part of a passionate team of writers and creatives dedicated to elevating new, emerging, and professional writers and promoting the literary arts across the country.
- Employee health benefits after 3 months, plus mental health and sick days.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Staff discounts on programs and events.
The Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We believe in equality and inclusion and strongly encourage submissions from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, and physical ability. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know in the application.
Due to the competitive nature of this role and anticipated volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please send your cover letter and resume/CV to the attention of Executive Director, Robin van Eck (she/her) rvaneck@alexandrawriters.org
Applications will be accepted until April 18, 2025 or until the right candidate is found.
