• Full Time
  • Whistler, BC
  • $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience. CAD / Hour

Website Audain Art Museum

- The Museum, designed by the award-winning architectural firm Patkau Architects, is a must-see cultural experience in Canada’s favorite year-round destination.

The  Audain Art Museum is accepting applications for the Events & Sales Coordinator, Maternity Leave contract from January 2025 to March of 2026.

The position is responsible for contracting and executing third-party facility rentals, supporting Museum events, along with implementing and tracking sales initiatives.

SALARY / WAGE RANGE:
  • $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience.
PERKS AND
BENEFITS:
  • 6% Vacation Entitlement (3 weeks).
  • Transit Allowance.
  • Wellness Benefit.
  • Extended Medical.
  • AAM Social Committee Events.
  • Reciprocal memberships with SLCC and Arts Whistler.
SCHEDULE
DETAILS:
  • Full-time, 30 hours per week.
  • Candidate will be working a flexible schedule to accommodate event coverage.
ABOUT
THE COMPANY:
  • Become an integral part of the Audain Art Museum, a 56,000 square foot institution in Whistler, British Columbia. The Audain Art Museum (AAM) provides a home to a Permanent Collection, which arcs across over two hundred years of art production in BC.
  • Among the highlights of this unique holding are historic Indigenous carvings, bronzes by Bill Reid and James Hart, the paintings of Emily Carr, and photo-based work by Rodney Graham, Vikky Alexander and Stan Douglas. The AAM also hosts Special Exhibitions from across Canada and around the world.
THE PERFECT
CANDIDATE:
  • The ideal candidate will have previously demonstrated success in event planning and client relations:
    • College diploma in a related service industry discipline and at least one year of relevant work experience are desirable.
    • Ability to manage and deliver against multiple competing priorities and work well under pressure excellent time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
    • Comfortable working a flexible schedule to accommodate event coverage.
RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE:
  •  Effectively communicate the Museum’s offerings to potential clients with knowledge of reservation policies, deposits, fees, room capacities, food and beverage options, ticketing, security, gallery tours, audio-visual, cancellation requirements, etc.
  • Manage communication with all internal departments and assigned vendors, including, caterers, contractors and equipment providers to ensure efficient and successful outcomes.
  • Facilitate the execution of both internal events and third-party facility rental bookings including weddings and corporate events.
  • Act as event lead for each event, including set up and tear down.

How to Apply

  • Apply with your resume directly to Audain Art Museum at bbeacom@audainartmuseum.com.
    • Interested Applicants are required to submit a Resume, Cover Letter and References prior to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
    • All applications will be reviewed by the hiring company and those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer that values Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Will not consider applicants who are out-of-country.

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To apply for this job email your details to bbeacom@audainartmuseum.com

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