Outreach Coordinator
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Outreach Coordinator
- Organization name:
- Haliburton Sculpture Forest
- Job location:
- Haliburton, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-07 to 2018-07-27 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $16.00
Haliburton Sculpture Forest
Haliburton Ontario
Wage: $16.00/hr 35 hours per week
May 7 – August 24, 2018
The position involves promoting the Haliburton Sculpture Forest, coordinating special events, running interpretive tours, assisting with the installation of a new sculpture, assisting with the maintenance of the collection, and media relations.
The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park adjacent to the campus of the Haliburton School of Art + Design. The Sculpture Forest has a permanent collection of over 35 sculptures and attracts thousands of visitors each summer.
The Village of Haliburton is located in Haliburton County and is a vibrant community in what is considered "cottage country". It attracts thousands of tourists each summer and has a very active arts community including theatre, music, and visual art. It is also home to the Haliburton School of Art + Design which attracts 500-700 students a week throughout the summer.
Skills and attributes required: an interest in the arts, good computer skills, good communications skills and initiative, good organizational skills, post-secondary studies related to arts, culture, education, marketing, or business would be helpful.
We are looking for someone who is interested in the community, is eager to be an ambassador, is creative and enjoys working with people.
Access to own transportation required. Travel costs will be covered.
This is position is supported by Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations Applicants must be involved in post secondary studies, be less than 30 years of age, have been registered as a full-time student within the previous academic year, and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the coming year.
Our hiring committee will select the best qualified candidates for an interview. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is an equal opportunity employer.
Please forward your cover letter and resume to Jim Blake, Curator, Haliburton Sculpture Forest P.O. Box 210 Haliburton ON K0M 1S0; or by e-mail to info@haliburtonsculptureforest.ca by May 1, 2018.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For further details call 705-457-5278
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