Job Post Extended: Summer Events Programmer
Summer Events Programmer – Job Posting – Deadline Extended
If you are passionate about the environment and the arts we have a great summer job for you! The Deanery is looking for a Summer Events Programmer to support our SeaLight SkyLight Festival, a solar concert and other nature/art based projects. This is a summer contract funded through Canada Summer Works Program. You must be under 30 to meet funding requirements. You DO NOT need to be a student.
Job description follows. If interested please call Kim at 902-845-188 for more information or send inquires and/or resume and cover letter to:
Kim Thompson at shipharbour.thompson@gmail.com
SUMMER EVENTS PROGRAMMER
Application deadline extended until July 12, 2019
Type: 35 hr/wk min. $11.55/hr
Location:
The Deanery Project
751 W. Ship Harbour Rd.
Lower Ship Harbour
Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia
Start date: As soon as possible
Term: 6 weeks
* On site accommodation options are available.
Organization
The Deanery Project is an innovative environmental and arts learning centre located on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. We provide education and tools to strengthen communities and the environment through hands-on programs in permaculture, the arts, natural building, restorative forest management, and healthy living choices.
The Deanery’s diversity, inclusion and equity policy is an action-based commitment to creating meaningful opportunities and accessible spaces for marginalized communities to participate more fully in a range of capacities in our organization and our programming. www.thedeaneryproject.com
Job Description
The Summer Events Programmer will work closely alongside the Deanery’s core programming team to support workshops and general programming both on and off site. In particular they will work on special summer events including a Solar Concert and The SeaLight SkyLight Festival.
Responsibilities include:
- Work closely with Deanery Project staff to develop and deliver summer programming
- Assist with communications and promotion of events
- Coordinate volunteers, performers and speakers
- Assist with evaluation, reflections and reporting after events
- Research and produce informational materials related to events
- Learn and maintain safe work habits while on site
- Participate in and assist with other on-site projects as needed
- Maintain common staff and living spaces in good order
Qualifications
- Passion for the environment
- Computer literate with Word, Excel and Google Drive and social media platforms
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Reliable self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment
Note: Successful applicant will be required to complete police and vulnerable sector checks.
Assets
- Event planning and communications experience
- Have access to a vehicle
- Experience with gardens & food preparation
- Experience in working with youth
