Monday, June 02, 2008

Job: Sask Arts Board looking for a Part Time Administrative Coordinator

Saskatchewan Arts Board
Part-Time Opportunity
Administrative Coordinator [Casual]

The Saskatchewan Arts Board is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Coordinator [Casual]. The position is for undefined hours and is intended to provide specialized support to the administrative functions of the agency. The expected start date for this position is Monday, June 2, 2008, with a starting wage of $16.89/hour and is classified as Office Staff Level 3, Step 1. The Administrative Coordinator will work variable hours as assigned and agreed to.

This position is an opportunity for a dedicated employee with an interest in the arts, who also enjoys a range of administrative work within a supportive team environment. Reporting directly to a member of the Management team, the Administrative Coordinator will assist with the successful operation of the agency’s programs and projects, including data entry and analysis, grants and collections program administration, records administration, and other project support as assigned. In this way, the Administrative Coordinator supplements and/or backs up existing staff.

Applicants will demonstrate excellent organizational skills and research practices, and manifest enthusiasm in the execution of their position. The Administrative Coordinator will:

• have experience in the collection and analysis of a variety of data;
• have demonstrated ability to work independently with attention to detail;
• be experienced in statistical analysis and the use of spreadsheets;
• have experience working in an office environment, with the flexibility to take on wide ranging duties as the circumstances require, including records administration, data entry, reception duties, spreadsheet development, personnel administration and other duties as assigned;
• be well-versed in Microsoft Office software applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and is proficient using the Internet;
• have the ability to take minutes at meetings;
• have a valid drivers license; and,
• have Grade 12 or equivalent,

Applications for this position will be accepted until Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 4:30 p.m. and should be directed to:

Sandi Desjarlais
Saskatchewan Arts Board
2135 Broad Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3V7
Phone: (306) 787-4069
1-800-667-7526 (toll-free in Saskatchewan)
Fax: (306) 787-4199
sandi.desjarlais@artsboard.sk.ca

The Saskatchewan Arts Board values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from qualified women and men, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

While we appreciate your interest, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Friday, September 14, 2007

Call: Expressions of Interest from Visual Artists

Call for Expressions of Interest from Visual Artists

The Saskatchewan Arts Board and Canadian Western Agribition are looking for visual artists who are interested in working on an education project on the Agribition grounds in Regina during the week of November 19 to 23, 2007.

The project will be similar to a school residency. The contracted artist(s) will work with Grade 4 to 8 students to create a sculpture or mural on-site using recyclable materials. The artist(s) will design a project suitable for student participation and Agribition will provide the required materials.

Artists should be able to appreciate a high-energy environment, as students will be coming and going from the site during the project hours of 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. daily. The project details are not yet finalized, but interested artists should contact Dianne Warren by October 19 to express their interest.

The Arts Board has an ongoing partnership with Agribition and is pleased to assist them in developing this project.

Contact:
Dianne Warren
Arts and Learning Consultant
Saskatchewan Arts Board
Phone: (306) 787-4659 (Regina)
Toll-free: (800) 667-7526 (Saskatchewan Only)
Email: dianne@artsboard.sk.ca

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Call: Saskatchewan Arts Board seeks resident musician in Swift Current

Musician in Residence opportunity
Saskatchewan Arts Board

There is an opportunity for a Musician in Residence in the Swift Current Area. The focus of this residency will be professional development of the existing local music talent pool and introducing/developing diverse music genres and experiences.

For more information, go to: http://www.artsboard.sk.ca/News/news_musician%20in%20residence%202007.htm

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