Stephanie Graham Email and Phone Number

Responsible for implementing Richmond Hill's Cultural Plan through initiatives such as the Cultural Summit, Arts Awards, Artist in Residence Program, and Community and Cultural Grant. • Serve as the program point of contact for internal and external stakeholders• Develop new policies, programs, and services that are in alignment with the City goals• Conduct research and make recommendations to management and council• Responsible for stakeholder outreach and engagement as it… Show more Responsible for implementing Richmond Hill's Cultural Plan through initiatives such as the Cultural Summit, Arts Awards, Artist in Residence Program, and Community and Cultural Grant. • Serve as the program point of contact for internal and external stakeholders• Develop new policies, programs, and services that are in alignment with the City goals• Conduct research and make recommendations to management and council• Responsible for stakeholder outreach and engagement as it relates to the Cultural Plan• Collaborate and build partnerships with artists, community organizations and youth councils• Liaise with marketing for the creation of marketing materials and identify distribution channels• Work with diverse communities on various programs including the Digital Storytelling Workshop and Cultural Summit Show less

Assists the Cultural Services Coordinator with implementing Cultural Plan initiatives such as the Richmond Hill Culture Map and Capturing Stories’ projects. Tasks include: Researching different municipalities’ cultural resources. Maintaining and updating cultural assets in the Culture Map database. Assisting with the promotion of the online mapping tool. Event planning for the annual Cultural Summit. Recording interviews with long-time residents and editing them into a… Show more Assists the Cultural Services Coordinator with implementing Cultural Plan initiatives such as the Richmond Hill Culture Map and Capturing Stories’ projects. Tasks include: Researching different municipalities’ cultural resources. Maintaining and updating cultural assets in the Culture Map database. Assisting with the promotion of the online mapping tool. Event planning for the annual Cultural Summit. Recording interviews with long-time residents and editing them into a video called Richmond Hill: Memories in Time. Show less

Responsible for the implementation and supervision of Town-wide heritage programs, events and the day-to-day operations of the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre. Duties include: Planning of Town programs and events including Heritage Teas, Corn Roasts and Tastes of the Hill Training and supervision of staff and volunteers Inventory and revenue control Conducting interpretive tours, programs and curatorial duties

 Followed a prepared lesson plan as designed to meet the mandates within the Heritage Services Section. Instructed participants who are registered in programs. Supervised all aspects of the program including participants and volunteers. Maintained excellent public relations at all times. Completed all administrative tasks (accident, incident, daily report, attendance sheets) daily as required.

 Assisted with the planning and delivery of the Museum’s annual special events including (among others) the Opening Celebration program for the new facility, Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville and fundraising events for the Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment – Nineteen on the Park. Contributed to the planning for a local cultural networking symposium. Contributed to the development of social media strategies. Increased my understanding of and skills related to the… Show more  Assisted with the planning and delivery of the Museum’s annual special events including (among others) the Opening Celebration program for the new facility, Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville and fundraising events for the Lebovic Centre for Arts & Entertainment – Nineteen on the Park. Contributed to the planning for a local cultural networking symposium. Contributed to the development of social media strategies. Increased my understanding of and skills related to the multi-disciplinary nature of municipal cultural operations. Developed/ enhanced skills in priority setting, time management and dealing with multiple/diverse demands and interruptions. Show less