PUBLIC ART COORDINATOR Join our Public Art staff team and contribute to the specialized cultural development work related to the administration, coordination, promotion and implementation of public art projects. Reporting to the Manager, Visual and Community Art, and working in as part of a team, this position will see you involved in the production of public art opportunities throughout Surrey.
This position involves: developing reports and terms of reference for projects, recruiting artists, coordinating competitions, reviewing and commenting on technical drawings and specifications, reviewing art project production from concept development through installation.
Tasks also include monitoring budgets and creating reports, responding to the maintenance needs of the art collection, maintaining a contract database, organizing events and working with volunteers including members of the City’s Public Art Advisory Committee.
Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a degree/diploma in Fine Arts, Architecture, Planning or related discipline plus 3 years of progressively responsible related experience OR completion of grade 12 supplemented by a degree or diploma from a recognized College in Fine Arts or related discipline plus 5 years of progressively responsible related experience. You must also demonstrate a thorough understanding of project management, artistic process and fabrication, as well as community cultural development.
Your highly developed organizational and administrative skills are supplemented by excellent communication skills tailored for writing reports, managing spreadsheets and drafting marketing materials including web updates and PSAs, efficiently conducting meetings and documenting projects.
Working out of the Surrey Arts Centre in Bear Creek Park, you will be surrounded by visual and performing arts in a beautiful park setting. We currently have an auxiliary position available, up to 21 hours per week. Compensation is $27.79/hour plus benefits payout.
If you flourish in an innovative atmosphere and are looking to make the most of this opportunity to make a positive contribution to the City of Surrey, please apply on-line. http://www.surrey.ca/city-services/600.aspx
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