We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Culture, Heritage & Events Team Leader to join the Community Identity Business Centre within the Community, Growth & Identity Division. This position reports to the Community Identity Manager and is well suited to a collaborative and experienced leader who can guide staff, support team development, manage daily operations, and advance strategic priorities across culture, heritage, arts, and events. The role oversees curatorial services and daily operations for the Okotoks Art Gallery, Museum and Heritage House, and the Old Church Theatre, as well as annual and one-time events that promote community spirit, local business, and tourism. Key responsibilities include:
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Providing day-to-day leadership to the Culture, Heritage & Events team, including coaching, performance support, goal setting, and accountability for outcomes;
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Supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee development, succession planning, and a positive team culture;
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Overseeing operational priorities, work assignments, service levels, budgets, and reporting to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with Town priorities;
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Identifying special event opportunities that meet the needs of the community by appraising existing programs, researching current trends, reviewing available resources,
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Special event development, planning, marketing, management and delivery, including coordination of related festivals and events;
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Curatorial development and presentation of art, public art and historical exhibitions featuring local, regional and national artists;
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Supporting exposure and commission sales of local artists’ work, provide art education opportunities for the public and studio space for artists and room rentals for cultural and other community groups;
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Coordinating and managing required volunteer services
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Overseeing the administration of the Town’s museum and archives;
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Conducting fundraising through grants, donations campaigns and events to meet budget targets, and to develop new programs/facilities;
Overseeing building operations including security monitoring (alarm call outs in emergency), ensuring that the building is in safe and efficient working order.
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