Program Coordinator

Posted on: Sep 5, 2024

Posted by: Town of Slave Lake

Summary

An opportunity exists to join the Town of Slave in a full-time permanent position. Reporting to the Community Relations Manager, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning and coordination of programs, special events and marketing initiatives for the community of Slave Lake.

EMPLOYEES THAT REPORT DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION:

Seasonal Day Camp Roles, Casual Activity Leaders

SALARY:

$31.41 – $39.58 per hour or $61,249.50 – $77,181.00 per annum

Key Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, coordinates, and implements a variety of registered and drop-in programs, and community events through recruiting instructors and administering contracts, advertising and marketing programs, maintaining budgets, recruiting, hiring and training summer employees, supervising day to day camp operations, and scheduling and providing general supervision of drop-in programs.
Participates in assessing community needs on an ongoing basis.
Assist with consultations, coordination, and identification with community organizations, agencies and Town departments opportunities that strengthen the community.
Using a variety of methods, collects, compiles, and disseminates information on the community that may prove useful when planning special events.
Work independently or with a committee to plan community events through booking facilities, securing vendors, coordinating with other departments and maintaining budgets, advertising.
Provides assistance to community organizations through the provision of resources materials, consultation services and relevant training opportunities.
Provides on-site coordination, which includes problem solving, decision-making.
Encourages the coordination of services among various groups with the objective of minimizing overlap, inefficiencies and jurisdictional confusion.
Prepares promotional materials and correspondence to participants; may hire and train support staff, volunteers and/or student employees.
Prepares and provides post-activity evaluation, prepares scheduled and special reports for the Director of Community Services, Town Council, and other levels of government as required.
Assist with the completion of all grant proposals and ensures that all accountability requirements are met.
Create, implement and promote seasonal program guides.
Seeks to inform and motivate the community to participate in Community events and programs through the planning and implementation of marketing strategies.
Maintains ongoing contact with relevant provincial networks i.e., regional meetings, conferences, workshops, etc.
Attends conferences or training opportunities that are relevant to the position within approved budgetary guidelines.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Business, Recreation Administration, Sports Management or Physical Education diploma or an equivalent combination of educations and /or experience.
2 years’ experience in programming and event coordinating.
2 years of supervisory experience.
Valid class 5 Alberta driver’s license

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of preparing contracts, grants, funding proposals and reports
Computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Canva and other graphic programs.
Knowledge of recreation and community development principles
Superior Communication Skills both written and oral.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience working with not-for-profit organizations and boards.

Note: The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and activities required for this position but gives a general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Occasional light lifting.
Long periods of sitting.
Extensive use of computer and telephone.
Good lighting, temperature, and noise control.
Potential to be working alone
Working outside for events throughout the year
Normal working day consists of a maximum of 7.5 hours; however, occasional extended hours may be required.

Please note:

A cover letter clearly indicating the position title, accompanied by an up-to-date resume is required.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a skills and personality assessment test.
The successful candidate will be required to provide professional references and an acceptable criminal record check.

The Town of Slave Lake has an attractive compensation plan and generous benefits package.

How to apply:

Send your cover letter and resume (ensuring to include the job title in your email subject heading) to:

Human Resources, Town of Slave Lake

10 Main Street S.W. P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0

E-mail: hr@slavelake.ca

PLEASE NOTE: The application review will be ongoing, and the position will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, because of the volume of applications, we will contact only those under consideration. We will review all applications carefully to determine which candidates’ qualifications and experience closely match our requirements.

Job Type

Full time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$61,249.50 - $77,181.00 per annum

Closing Date

October 31, 2024

Posting ID: 27698

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