Community Services Assistant 3 - Performing Arts Program Assistant at City of Surrey

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Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Auxiliary

Scope

The City of Surrey is seeking a passionate, creative, and collaborative Performing Arts Program Assistant to join the Community Arts team at Clayton Community Centre. The Performing Arts Program Assistant supports a wide variety of work within the performing arts, including supporting arts programs and events, supervising rentals in Performing Art Studio and Music Studios, and maintaining programming and storage areas including equipment inventory.

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging performing art professional. You will be able to support and create a vibrant and welcoming environment for visitors to learn and engage with performing arts at Clayton Community Centre. You will be part of a creative and interdisciplinary team responsible for implementing performing arts, visual arts, woodworking, and artist in residence programs.

The candidate will be familiar with performing arts programs, events, and have experience working with artists and the community. Reporting to the Performing Arts Programmer, the Performing Arts Program Assistant is a key member of the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing a career in Arts, Culture or Heritage.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, implements, delivers, promotes, evaluates and provides feedback on a wide range of programs and services, including but not limited to special events, workshops, educational courses, bus trips and entertainment.
• Supervises Instructors, volunteers, clerical and junior staff.
• Assists in the development of promotional material of the activities
• Maintains the program area and equipment safe, clean and hazard-free at all times.
• Assists in the ordering and monitoring of supplies.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and some post-secondary education from a recognized institution, supplemented by 2 years related experience including supervision in cultural work or area of specialty or an equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with a safe driving history.
• Emergency First Aid Certificate and CPR C Certificate.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Work experience within a cultural organization is an asset.
• An understanding of Performing Arts Programming in a Community Centre setting is an asset.

Other Information

Number of Job Openings: 1

Hourly Rate: $26.29

Year

Hourly Rate

Year 1

$26.29

Year 2

$26.97

Year 3

$27.64

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until November 28, 2025.

Our Values

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