Job Posting: Visual & Performing Arts Manager
Permanent Full-Time | 35 hours/week
Salary: $50,000-$55,000 annually, depending on experience
Excellent benefits package | 3 weeks vacation to start

Do you believe in the power of the arts to connect, inspire, and transform lives?
Are you a detail-oriented and organized arts administrator who thrives in a collaborative environment? Do you have a passion for visual and performing arts, and want to make a meaningful impact in your community? If so, we invite you to join our creative and dedicated team at PoMoArts as our Visual & Performing Arts Manager.

About PoMoArts
The Port Moody Arts Centre Society is a not-for-profit community arts organization located in the City of the Arts. We create inclusive and meaningful art experiences through education, exhibitions, and outreach. Run primarily by artists and supported by a vibrant network of volunteers, donors, and community partners, we offer a wide range of visual, performing, ceramic, and media arts programming for people of all ages and skill levels.

Our core values are connection, integrity, inclusivity, and growth mindset. If you share our passion for the arts and believe in its ability to shape lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

The Role: Visual & Performing Arts Manager
As the Visual & Performing Arts Manager, you’ll lead the planning, coordination, and evaluation of a wide array of visual and performing arts programs. You’ll supervise a diverse group of talented instructors and work closely with the Ceramics Manager and other team members to deliver high-quality, mission-driven arts education and experiences both in our centre and through community partnerships.

This is a role for a builder—someone who enjoys creating systems, supporting artists, and contributing positively to a collaborative team.

A Day in the Life
You might start your day finalizing a schedule for children’s art camps, collaborate with a local theatre group to develop a new community class, check in with music instructors, and finish with budget planning or preparing content for an upcoming program launch. It’s a role that blends vision, detail, and people-focused leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development & Administration

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and documentation of visual and performing arts programs in collaboration with the Ceramics Manager
• Prepare and manage program budgets, pricing, and revenue targets
• Supervise, recruit, onboard, and evaluate visual and performing arts instructors, including private music teachers
• Ensure Occupational Health & Safety compliance and best practices across programs
• Maintain program records and share updates with leadership and staff
• Enter and update course offerings in our online registration system (XplorRec)
• Collaborate with the Marketing Coordinator to ensure timely and accurate program promotion
• Oversee performance metrics and report on participation and program success
• Lead the annual Visual Arts Scholarship for Emerging Artists selection process

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and sustain strong relationships with schools, local organizations, artists, and businesses
• Actively seek collaborative programming opportunities within the local arts and culture ecosystem
• Support fundraising, sponsorship, and advocacy efforts for the Arts Centre

General Management

• Participate in strategic planning and cross-departmental initiatives
• Propose new opportunities aligned with our mission
• Occasionally support broader events and projects led by the Arts Centre

Who You Are

• A natural collaborator who enjoys working with artists and building strong relationships
• Highly organized and detail-focused, with excellent time management skills
• Passionate about the visual and performing arts, and their impact on individuals and communities
• A clear and thoughtful communicator with strong supervisory experience
• Comfortable balancing creative planning with administrative follow-through

Qualifications

• University degree in Fine Arts, Arts Administration, Business Administration, HR, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years in program management or related experience
• Budgeting and pricing skills; ability to analyze and report on financial and participation data
• Strong HR, team management, and leadership capabilities
• Familiarity with online registration systems (XplorRec preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Google Suite and Jotform is an asset
• Understanding of MSDS, WHIMIS, and OHS protocols
• Knowledge of the Tri-Cities arts and cultural landscape is a significant asset
• Level 1 First Aid certification is a bonus

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to grow professionally and shape arts education in a thriving community
• A role where your creativity and leadership will have a lasting impact