We’re hiring a Program Coordinator!
Are you an energetic event organizer who is passionate about logistical details and smooth operations? Are you keen to work in a workplace that prioritizes collaboration, communication, adaptability, and flexibility? Are you passionate about excellent tunes and the live music sector? Do you love clipboards? We want to hear from you!
The Regina Folk Festival (RFF) is seeking a Program Coordinator. Reporting to and providing crucial support for the Artistic Director, the Program Coordinator serves as the artist liaison and logistics coordinator for artistic programming at the Regina Folk Festival, and provides administrative support to the Artistic Director.
Full job description can be found here.
Compensation & Culture of Work:
The Program Coordinator shall be managed per all relevant RFF policies. These policies include details on compensation (including pay, benefits, vacation, and sick time), hours of work, access to professional development support, and other details pertaining to the management of RFF employees. Specifics for this position include:
This is a short-term temporary position with an anticipated term of May 13th to December 22nd, 2024. The successful candidate will be employed in a full-time (35 hours per week) capacity with a salary of $28,297.50 for the project term ($24.50 per hour equivalent).
Earnings will be paid by direct deposit through the Administration Centre for Sport, Culture, and Recreation, semi-monthly.
This position earns Vacation Leave at 1.25 days per month and Sick/Mental Health Leave at 1.5 days per month.
While Regina Folk Festival employees work a flexible schedule to accommodate event staffing, it is expected that RFF employees balance event staffing requirements alongside availability during regular operational hours (M-F from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) to make up the full time hours of the position. Scheduled work hours can be negotiated with the supervisor.
At present, the Regina Folk Festival does not have an office location, and the Program Coordinator will be expected to work remotely. The program Coordinator will be provided with job-related equipment for the course of employment (laptop computer, event supplies, etc).
The nature of the organization’s activities will require attendance at meetings, and evening/weekend work during event production as needed.
How to apply:
Candidates are asked to provide a single PDF submission of a cover letter and resume sent via email to leo@reginafolkfestival.com.
In their cover letter, applicants should speak to their suitability in relation to the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Program Coordinator Job Description.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the first round of applicants assessed on April 29th 2024 at 4:00PM
We encourage applicants to identify if they belong to any equity-seeking groups. Members of equity-seeking groups will be prioritized for this position as long as they meet the minimum requirements listed in the Job Description. If you have questions on how RFF defines equity-seeking groups, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
About us:
RFF operations are held on traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 4 Territory, and the City of Regina is located on Treaty 4 territory, the original lands of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota peoples as well as the homeland of the Métis/Michif Nation. We respect and honour the treaties that were made on all territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we are committed to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. We commit to celebrating the resilience, excellence and wisdom of Indigenous peoples.
RFF celebrates the importance of music in our community. Building on grassroots origins, we pay attention to the emerging dialogues in the city and the culture-at-large, and are thoughtful about how music fits into a rapidly shifting society. RFF presents exciting year round events that boldly revel in artistic expression and the meaningful connections made through music. Since 1969, audiences have gathered each summer to experience long-beloved and discovery acts at our signature event, the Regina Folk Festival.
We are a registered, non-profit organization, governed by the Saskatchewan Not-for-Profit Act. Our work is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors.
About the hiring process:
Candidates will be assessed by a Hiring Committee made up of RFF staff.
All candidates who submit an application shall be notified if they were not successful in moving forward for an interview before the successful candidate is announced. All candidates who participate in an interview and are not successful shall be similarly notified.
During the hiring process, a review metric shall be created that aligns directly with the duties and responsibilities outlined in the Program Coordinator Job Description. This review metric shall be used to determine the suitability of all candidates.
All candidates who participate in an interview will be provided with interview questions a minimum of one hour prior to their interview and will be asked to provide a minimum of three professional references who can speak to their suitability for this position.