The Program Consultant is responsible for developing strategies, policies, programs, services, partnerships, and relationships specific to individual artists, organizations, and communities. The Consultant also collaborates in the development, implementation and dissemination of other SK Arts funding programs and special initiatives and works with a variety of partners including professional artists working independently or collaboratively; arts organizations, schools and communities engaging in arts activities in partnership with Saskatchewan artists; and others who are seeking to benefit from involvement in the arts. The Consultant will respond to program enquiries, consult with potential program applicants, furnish advice about challenges that may be encountered during funded projects, and provide information regarding reporting requirements. They also will administer the process for reviewing grant applications in assigned programs and engage, as required, with external program partners. The Program Consultant is responsible for decisions that require professionalism, independent judgement and proactive approaches to problem solving.

The selected candidate will work collaboratively with the full program team, and their specific skills in the arts (artistic discipline, interests, and/or experiences) will be chosen to complement those of current team members. At this time, SK Arts’ program team would be best complemented by an individual with experience in some or all the following areas:

-Strong experience in the leadership and/or management of professional arts organizations derived from having served in role(s) similar to that of Executive Director or General Manager;
-An individual practice in visual or literary arts;
-Experience with the artistic practices of Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan; and/or
-Experience developing and managing community-engaged arts activities.

Full job posting is listed here: https://sk-arts.ca/menu/news-and-resources/jobs-opportunities/1134-program-consultant-2.html