The Saskatchewan Craft Council (SCC) is seeking a dynamic individual for the position Member Services Co‐ordinator. The position will be becoming vacant as a result of a retirement. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Saskatchewan’s professional craft artists with marketing and sales opportunities. Specific duties include:
- Taking the lead role in organizing 4 major craft markets annually,
- Generating niche sales and marketing opportunities,
- Overseeing the operations of SCC juries which are designed to guarantee excellence in craft at SCC markets, and
- Maintaining active communications with all SCC members.
Qualifications: Required:
- Marketing degree or BA and marketing with special events experience, or equivalent education and/or experience
- Basic knowledge of cultural industries or of the craft community
- Good word processing skills with database knowledge
- Good written communication skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills required
- Valid driver’s license
- Applicable portfolio
- Three years business or retail experience (preferred)
- Experience in public relations with the volunteer sector and with special event coordination, including media interviews (Asset)
- Good physical condition: occasional lifting of boxes and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds/23 kilograms; requires bending, stooping, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Position requires occasional evening and weekend work.
The position is based in Saskatoon, and entails some travel. The position is a unionized in‐scope position (SGEU) and has a comprehensive benefits package. Wages are as per the collective bargaining agreement (under negotiation). The position has a 35 hour per work schedule, with some flexibility in hours possible.
To apply, submit a resume by noon, February 24, 2011 to:
Mark Stobbe
Executive Director
Saskatchewan Craft Council
813 Broadway Avenue
Saskatoon SK S7N 1B5
e‐mail: [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For more information, contact Mark Stobbe at 306‐653‐3616 ext. 27.
