Recreation Leader Attendant - Cultural Services

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

Anvil Centre is seeking two Auxiliary Recreation Leader Attendant (RLA) to support the set up, administration and delivery of programs and rentals in the Anvil Centre studios, including registered programs, school programs, workshops, special events and community rentals. Core responsibilities include planning, coordinating and completing room set up/take down requirements; light cleaning duties; program registration; customer service; inventory management; gallery monitoring; building supervision; and marketing support.  

Requirements:

• Completion of two year community college program in a related field plus some custodial, community centre, or arts and culture centre experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Sound experience in building supervision, securing and maintaining a facility (opening and closing duties, light cleaning);
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer service skills and anticipate customer service needs;
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to demonstrate a professional demeanor in personal presentation and conduct;
• Experience with marketing and communications;
• Proficiency in social media platforms;
• Experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook);
• Level I First Aid, CPR and AED;
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS);
• Serving It Right certification; and
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) check.
• Ability to work flexibly as operational required, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends

Preference may be given to those who have familiarity or experience with arts and cultural programming, an understanding of artistic media and materials and proficiency with Perfect Mind/Xplor and Better Impact software.

*This position is an auxiliary role and hours will vary based on operational needs.