ABOUT THE ROLE
The Program Director develops, implements and evaluates the annual program activities for the Quinte Arts Council. The Director oversees membership, donor and sponsor relations.
The Director ensures the effective delivery of marketing and public relations outreach to audiences and implements a range of activities including the creation of sponsorship materials, fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the team to develop and implement membership development strategy. Support the preparation of membership materials such as brochures, letters, email communications, invoices, renewal reminders, and receipts.
Develop and implement the annual program strategy, work plans, timelines, and key messages to ensure alignment between strategic plan, program, development, and marketing objectives.
Assist with program evaluation by collecting information needed to report on program impact. Review and revise current programs, and introduce new ideas for implementation.
Identify strategic partnerships to enhance the organization's impact and reach.
Serve as the primary contact for program participants and attend scheduled events and programs when possible.
Design and implement project-specific marketing action plans, including social media, advertisements, community outreach, and email campaigns.
Plan and implement a social media schedule and manage content flow to various channels for programming. Ensure all website content is up-to-date.
Monitor results of programming activities and make recommendations for future initiatives. Monitor success indicators, audience feedback, and media uptake.
Support and implement annual fundraising campaigns.
Assist with the preparation of fundraising materials such as brochures, letter templates, email communications, and renewal reminders.
Prepare funding proposals and progress reports as required.
Monitor progress and compliance with funding providers, ensuring adherence to recognition reporting requirements. Fulfill sponsor recognition obligations and maintain visibility report statistics.
Produce donor recognition messaging and posts.
Prepare funding proposals and progress reports as required.
Monitor progress and compliance with funding providers, ensuring adherence to reporting requirements.
Liaise with funders as required.
Participate in strategic planning and direction for the organization.
Contribute to the improvement of database, CRM, and mailing lists for all stakeholders.
Assist with completing grant applications.
Key Qualifications:
Education / Experience Requirements:
University Degree or College Diploma, or equivalent work experience in program administration, fundraising, sales, communications, membership services, marketing, social media, and strategic planning.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to produce marketing materials from creative brief to final product.
Excellent prioritization and multitasking abilities.
Teamwork and relationship-building skills.
Experience writing online content, media releases, and brochures.
Proficient in conducting surveys and providing analysis.
Knowledgeable about social media engagement analytics.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, press, donors, and members.
Adherence to deadlines and budgets.
INSTRUCTIONS
QAC recognizes that interested individuals may not meet all of the above qualifications and possess other relevant education, and professional and lived experience that would make them the right candidate. Applicants are invited to share this with us in their cover letter.
QAC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce. Applications from all interested individuals are welcome and individuals from equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply and indicate this in your application. QAC values a diversity of perspectives, ideas and lived experiences as an asset in serving our arts community.
Interested individuals are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Please advise if you require accommodations during the recruitment process due to a disability.
We thank all applicants for their interest and are honoured that we are being considered as a potential employer. We will only contact those whom we wish to interview. Please be assured that your application will be reviewed thoroughly and carefully.
Professional development budget available for staff.
PERKS
Flexible work schedules
Start with 2-weeks vacation, additional paid time off during the winter holidays
10 days per year in sick leave