British Columbia BCBid #234493

Operator for Greater Vernon Cultural Centre

The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking an organization or team to manage and animate the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre in Vernon, British Columbia. - Government buyer: Regional District of North Okanagan; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Requested services: - Facility operations, including scheduling, front-of-house, point-of-sale and ticketing, visitor experience, volunteer and event coordination, safety and security, compliance, coordination with resident organizations, and minor maintenance coordination. - Cultural programming and animation, including performances, exhibitions, workshops, festivals, public events, and activation of indoor and outdoor spaces. - Marketing and revenue development, including promotion, audience development, sponsorship, fundraising, donor engagement, and cultural tourism. - No OEMs, product vendors, part numbers, or product quantities are specified; the opportunity seeks an operator rather than goods. - The operator is expected to collaborate with resident cultural organizations and the broader community, supporting participation and the facility's financial sustainability.

Description

The Regional District of North Okanagan is seeking an organization or team to manage and animate the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre, working collaboratively with resident cultural organizations and the broader community. The scope includes day-to-day facility operations, including scheduling, visitor services, safety, and coordination with resident organizations. It also includes developing and delivering arts, cultural, educational, and community programming, and activating indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. The operator will lead marketing, audience development, sponsorship, fundraising, donor engagement, and other activities supporting financial sustainability and participation.

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