About AX

AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex is seeking a personable and organized Youth Programming Coordinator to help build and implement summer curriculum for local youth through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The successful candidate will spearhead workshops, day programs and all other youth-based events, playing a vital role in fulfilling AX’s strategic objectives and mandate to support, promote and foster arts and culture in the region.

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

–Aid in youth summer program curriculum building;
–Work directly with children, implementing conceived programming;
–Support the work of the AX staff and volunteers;
– Act as an arts and culture ambassador for AX in the community;
–Light cleaning and sanitizing, maintenance, space organizing;
– Other assigned tasks and projects as required by EAD.

Qualifications: 

–Canadian youth under 29 years of age;
–Some experience with Microsoft Word and Google Docs;
–Ability to work independently and as part of a team; 
–Excellent organizational abilities and project management skills; 
–Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; 
–Ability to work effectively with competing deadlines;
–The ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues; 
–Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, sound judgement, and confidentiality;
–Experience working with children as asset;
–Artistic skills are an asset. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Melanie at execdirector@axartscentre.ca. Must be available to start June 3rd.