JOB POSTING
Job Title: Programs Manager
Start Date: June 15th, 2015
Position Type: Contract – Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Number of Positions Available: 1
UrbanArts
UrbanArts is a progressive, not-for-profit community arts council (CAC)/ local arts service organization
(LASO) providing opportunities for diverse cultural expression, artistic development, training and
employment to urban communities with a focus on youth in central west Toronto; UrbanArts focuses on
enhancing neighbourhoods by engaging youth in community development through the arts; UrbanArts is
an incubator for local arts, with a range of programs led by professional artists in visual arts, digital and
media arts, theatre, dance and music.
Mandate: Our mandate is to promote, engage and facilitate cultural and community development
opportunities between artists, arts organizations and community members and community.
Job Title:
Reporting:
Programs Manager
Executive Director, UrbanArts
Position Description:
An integral part of the management team at UrbanArts, the Programs Manager reports to the Executive
Director. Responsible for the development, delivery and management of assigned programs, and the
development of new programs and community education, the Programs Manager provides supervision,
leadership and direction to the staff team and is responsible for community outreach, program
development, monitoring and evaluation, and collaborating with community partners. The Programs
Manager is responsible for engaging youth and teaching leadership skills while working closely with a
specialized team of Program Facilitators to enhance the mission of UrbanArts.
Primary Responsibilities:
 As part of the management team (ED, OM, PM), the Programs Manager leads in the development
and delivery of effective human resources policies and best practices in response to identified staff
and volunteer operational training and professional development needs;
 Develops, manages, and supports delivery of UrbanArts programs/workshops (including It’s A Girl
Thing! Young Women’s Leadership Development and Annual Leadership Conference, Say
Word?!Spoken Word, Comedy/Improv, SnackNChat, Road2Leadership, Culinary Arts), activities
(music, dance, visual art and photography, theatre, spoken word, comedy) and special events
(festivals, Summer Arts, Culture Shock);
 Engages youth leaders (staff, interns, summer staff, and volunteers) in program development,
delivery and assessment;
 Initiates community outreach by liaising with schools, community organizations/ coalitions and
agencies as a representative of UrbanArts;
 Works with the management team to prepare, monitor, review and communicate individual program
and project budgets by maintaining effective protocols for recording and tracking financial and
statistical data;
 Actively contributes to program/project enrolment, intake, participation and attendance;
 Creates, manages and supports an effective system for strategic outcomes management through
planning, goal setting, tracking, measurement, analysis and reporting;
 Provides crisis intervention and supportive services in response to identified needs of youth.
5 Bartonville Ave. E. Toronto, ON M6M 2B1 | P: 416-241-5124 F: 416-241-2124 | [email protected]
UrbanArts Community Arts Council is a registered charity #89428 2910 R0001
Duties:
Program
 Establishes the goals and objectives for each program, sets the standards of performance required
for staff and youth, and determines measures of success;
 Identifies evolving trends and opportunities for program development that respond to both the career
development and personal growth objectives of participants.
 Contracts artists, facilitators and staff and ensures they have reasonable access to the resources
(time, spaces, budget, personnel) required.
Community/Client Relationships
 Works closely with current and potential community partners to strengthen and enhance relationships
with young people and the community.
 Identifies developing needs for programming to support the skill development and personal growth
needs of young people and the community.
Supervisory
 Establishes safe and supportive work practises for staff and student participants as an essential part
of UrbanArts mission.
 Develops and delivers effective policies and practises to ensure that staff and interns are supported in
their key roles.
Financial
 Provides substantial input during the annual budget planning cycle to ensure growth, sustainable
capacity and stability.
 Manages the systematic recording, analysis and reporting of financial and statistical information as a
basis for planning, program assessment and legal compliance.
Demands:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Qualifications:
 Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
 Comfort and enthusiasm about working with marginalized youth from inner city neighbourhoods
through various arts/mediums as a vehicle for personal and professional growth.
 Expertise in program planning, design and delivery, including goal setting and evaluation techniques
to “enhance neighbourhoods by engaging youth in community development through the arts.”
Working Conditions
The Programs Manager normally works in an office setting at the Bartonville or the John Street location,
although there are times the incumbent will be off-site at schools, facilities operated by other
organizations and in the community.
While the majority of the responsibilities will take place during regular operating hours (9:00 am – 9:00
pm) on weekdays, there will be occasions when weekend duties will be scheduled.
All time worked in excess of 44 hours/week will be compensated with lieu time in accordance with the
Employment Standards Act, and at the approval of the Executive Director so as to not affect the
programming schedule.
Application Deadline: May 15th, 2015
Start Date: June 15th, 2015
Please submit resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to:
Hiring Committee
UrbanArts
5 Bartonville Ave. E., Toronto, ON M6M 2B1
OR via email to [email protected] – Please quote “Programs Manager” in the subject line
UrbanArts is an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No
phone calls please.
For more information on UrbanArts, please visit www.urbanartstoronto.org