Program Manager, Theatre Arts

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.

We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nation – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

The Opportunity

The Banff Centre is in search of a Program Manager, Theatre Arts, that will be responsible for the advance planning and successful implementation of theatre arts programs. We are looking for someone with strong experience in dance programming.

The performing arts portfolio encompasses programming in the areas of theatre, dance, and opera. A critical success metric is translating the vision of the director and faculty into an achievable, executable, program in alignment with Banff Centre’s facilities, physical location, and staff resources. The program manager in this area should have industry experience in the theatre arts as well as an understanding of the specific requirements, operational time and resources as they relate to theatre, dance and opera.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Theatre Arts, below are some key responsibilities:

Program Planning

• Support the Director in the conception and design of programs by advising on logistics, scheduling, recruitment, communication and building program budgets
• Manage the day-today project management for assigned programs and implement Banff Centre approved organizational policies, contractual requirements and systems controls, ensuring that programs are built and delivered in line with Banff Centre's design signature; creating transformative learning experiences for every participant
• Liaise with other Banff Centre departments and arrange regular cross-department meetings regarding; production schedules, staffing, Banff Centre planning, database platforms, event launch requirements and deadlines
• Develop processes for regularly communicating and reporting on program milestones, key deliverables, updates, and risk mitigation in consultation with the Director, Theatre Arts

Program Implementation

• Work closely with Program Administration, Participant Services and Human Resources in all aspects of people management as it pertains to program participants, including; recruiting, orientation and discipline to ensure policies, procedures and contractual expectations are met
• Align resource requests, planning and allocation for programs within approved plans and budgets as well as within established deadlines and in consultation with delivery areas
• Coordinate and/or participate in a regular process of program and events planning review and evaluation, that ensures the highest ethical standards in project implementation activities and make appropriate recommendations

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• 5+ years of proven program management experience, preferably within a creative environment
• University degree in an arts discipline, or related area of study
• Strong arts background in dance and theatre arts
• Experience building and managing programming budgets
• Proven analytical and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products with advanced Excel skills
• Solid understanding of program and events, marketing, promotion and production
• Applies good management principles in an artistic environment
• Production and or post-secondary institution experience is an asset, as is literacy across a broad range of arts disciplines
• This position may require the candidate to be available to work a flexible, irregular schedule and weekends

Employment Terms and Benefits

• In accordance with the terms of employment governing Management/PSP employees, this is a salaried, full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period.
• The salary range for this position is $68,714 - $102,040 based on experience.
• The successful candidate will enjoy twenty paid vacation days and four personal days annually, extended medical and dental benefits, and participation in an employer-matched pension plan.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Transitional staff housing options (based on availability)
  • Professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts
  • Onsite fitness facility at a discounted rate – first month free for new staff!

Application Process

• We are accepting applications for the Program Manager, Theatre Arts position, until a suitable candidate is found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized.
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidate in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Commitment to Diversity

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Guided by our values, Banff Centre is rooted in Alberta with provincial, national and global impact. Our strength arises from inclusion; the diversity of people, ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds in our work and team. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

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