February 23, 2022
Job: Operations Coordinator (Parental Leave Term Replacement)
Town: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Term: Temporary Full-time — May 9, 2022 to June 1, 2023
Salary: $32,000.00
Organization: Lunenburg School of the Arts (“the School”)
Deadline: Application deadline is March 18, 2022, 4pm; interviews will be scheduled by March 31, 2022. To apply please submit your resumé and a cover letter to douglasbamford@gmail.com
Vision:
The Lunenburg School of the Arts offers courses led by professional art educators and working artists. Its immersive approach challenges and provides spontaneous artistic opportunities. Our small and intimate class sizes allow students to work closely with instructors and each other, fostering self-expression in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We offer courses in a variety of mediums; our programs encourage exploration, discovery and development of skills and ideas. We are located in the heart of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a hub for music and cultural activities. With its historic townscape and a working waterfront, the Town of Lunenburg is our campus! Lunenburg is an artist’s haven rooted in history and the seafaring culture of Nova Scotia since 1753.
Our School is committed to being a community that welcomes and respects everyone and is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination.
Job Description:
Our School is seeking a parental leave term replacement for our Operations Coordinator for one year to report to the Board of Directors, and to be responsible for:
Operations:
- The purchase, distribution and inventory of supplies and materials.
- Organizing and maintaining inventory, supply shelves, and storage areas.
- Managing accounts with suppliers, and researching new sources.
- Coordinating building maintenance and cleaning when needed.
- Managing and scheduling community related events.
- Managing rentals and organizing special events.
- Assisting with the creation and execution of workshop schedules.
- Communicating with instructors to ensure studios are equipped and ready for programs
- Communication with instructors and students regarding supplies and material lists.
- Organizing studios prior to each term and when necessary.
- Keeping ceramics studios organized including cleaning of the ‘wet room’.
General Administration and Marketing:
- Assist in registering students by phone, internet and in person including taking payments and issuing payment reminders.
- Managing telephone inquiries and voicemail.
- Managing email inquiries.
- Executing marketing campaigns via e-news, social medias, the school website, and the distribution of physical marketing materials.
- Assisting in fundraising programs, when needed.
- Keeping informed of and enforcing up to date COVID-19 guidelines from the Nova Scotia Public Health Authority.
Additional Info:
- This position is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week, with some weekend or early evening hours.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:
- A university degree in a related field
- Practical employment experience in a customer-facing environment
- Familiarity and working knowledge of art materials and supplies
- An aptitude on the Mac platform
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Social Media experience using Facebook and Instagram, and well as MailChimp and Hootsuite platforms.
- Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- The ability to multi-task
- A valid driver’s license
- The ability to work flexible hours, if needed.