Job Description:

REPORTS TO:                                 The Socio-Economic Manager in the Economic Development Department

Responsibilities:

• Engage with Nunavik artists to identify priority needs;
• Work with stakeholders to improve the economic well-being of Nunavik artists;
• Execute mandates as directed by Executive Directors
• Collaborating with senior staff to develop strategic plans and create support systems and access resources for artists;
• Seek funding sources for wholistic initiatives as well as for individual artists;
• Develop an annual action plan and/or multi-year strategic plans;
• Plan for Artistic Workshops (All Disciplines);
• Travel as required;
• Any other duties requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Arts or equivalent expertise in a related field will also be considered;
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a related field;
• Good communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
• Knowledge and understanding of issues and priorities with respect to fundamental arts development in Nunavik;
• Report writing experience;
• Knowledge of funding sources and programs for arts and cultural activities is an asset;
• Project development and funding proposal writing in key Art sectors;
• Organizing, hosting, and/or facilitating gatherings and workshops;
• Annual planning and budgeting experience.

Benefits:

All marginal benefits available to employees of the Corporation as outlined in the Makivvik Corporation Human Resources Policy Manual