Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Culture and Inclusion Manager, this position is responsible for the coordination, administration and evaluation of arts and culture grant funding programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, administers and monitors civic arts and culture policy, services and programs as identified in the City’s municipal culture plan.  
• Provides professional advice and counsel to arts and culture organizations and develops initiatives to support the City’s objectives to nurture and strengthen the local cultural community.
• Shares grant opportunities at the City of Saskatoon through marketing channels, presentations, and grant information sessions.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with outside agencies regarding provincial arts and culture initiatives that may have a municipal impact.
• Ensures art, recreation, community and cultural grant program policies and procedures are followed.
• Develops and facilitates grant writing workshops and provides advice and expertise to local organizations to foster sustainability, garner feedback, and limit barriers.
• Participate in, and lead as assigned, the development and implementation of new or revised grant programs including application materials, materials for reviewers, structure, equity, policies, and practices that reflect a consistent approach across City of Saskatoon.
• Provides written and verbal feedback in response to inquiries from grant applicants and public inquiries regarding the arts and grants process
• Monitors and reviews relevant processes to ensure that successful grant recipients meet the necessary Terms and Conditions.
• Reviews and evaluates grant programs on a regular basis. This includes reviewing administrative processes and getting feedback from program applicants.
• Makes recommendations to enhance program equity, inclusivity, relevancy, and long-term growth.
• Prepares reports for City Council regarding grant awards and programs.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of related budgets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• A degree in one of the following: Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Humanities, Cultural Studies, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences.
• Six years’ progressively responsible experience working in community development involving grant administration and arts and culture programming, including two years’ supervisory experience.   
• Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of arts issues applicable to all levels of government.
• Considerable knowledge of organizational and volunteer development and their application to personal and community development in the arts.
• Knowledge of public participation processes, group facilitation, team building and group dynamics.
• Knowledge of current literature, standards, trends and evaluation principles and methods applicable to arts development.
• Knowledge of challenges facing equity groups when accessing arts and culture funding.
• Knowledge of the current arts and culture organizations in Saskatoon with an understanding of the challenges faced by this sector.
• Knowledge of equitable and inclusive practices that support disadvantaged groups to participate in the grant application process.
• Ability to work with diverse organizations and community groups.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts effectively, orally and in writing, including the ability to develop and conduct presentations, training sessions and produce resource materials.
• Ability to develop, maintain and facilitate processes and partnerships for successful project delivery.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, elected officials, outside agencies and the public.
• Skill in the use of a computer using the Microsoft Office Suite.