Head External Relations & Events

Role Responsibilities

As the Head, External Relations and Events, you will be responsible for activities pertaining to external relations, special events and volunteer resources at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV). This position requires someone who has effective communication skills, effective interpersonal and management skills, and proven skills in decision-making, problem solving and conflict resolution. Additionally, you will have effective planning and project management skills, as well the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 

Main Duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Networking and liaising with a variety of stakeholders (community organizations, heritage and tourism organizations, municipalities, and academic institutions); 
• Marketing and communications (media relations, content creation on the site's website and social media platforms); 
• Planning and implementing special events (including annual and one-time events, workshops, exhibits, and special projects) and coordinating the UCHV volunteer program. 
• Supervision to the Group Bookings & Corporate Sales area at the UCHV, which is a key source of revenue with year-round bookings and sales.

These activities ensures that the UCHV can maintain and enhance positive relationships with its audiences and stakeholders, which contributes to visitation and revenue generation on an annual basis.

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is renowned for its extensive research and accurate portrayal of Ukrainian settlement in Alberta, particularly within east central Alberta. This position will ensure that content; programs and events align with this mandate.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Agility - Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change.
   
• Creative Problem Solving - Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues.
   
• Drive for Results - Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes.
   
• Develop Self and Others - Plans according to career goals and regular development.

Qualifications

University graduation and four years of related and progressively responsible experience where duties include public relations, media relations, marketing, event planning, etc. Postgraduate completion of a Master’s degree, related diploma or certificate is preferred. 

Equivalencies will be considered on the basis of one year of education for one year of experience.
 
Requirements:

• Valid Alberta Driver's License is required.

The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:

- Minimum of one-year related experience in marketing, communications, or event planning.

- Extensive knowledge of themes preserved and presented at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village.

- Working knowledge of Ukrainian culture and language an asset.

- Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office and Adobe Photoshop.

- Working knowledge administering social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).

- Working knowledge of web-based marketing technology and content management software for maintaining websites. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This is a full-time temporary position located at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (located approximately 50 km east of Edmonton near Elk Island National Park).

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week. 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

As part of the interview, short listed applicants may perform a written assignment.

The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks (security screening and academic verification) and reference checks. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

What we offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs