Job Details
- Job Title: Educational Program Facilitator
- Location: Contemporary Calgary, 701 11 St SW, Calgary, AB
- Full or Part Time: Part-time
- Hours of Work: Approximately 15 hours/week, including weekends and occasional evenings
- Regular/Temporary: 2-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
- Salary: $22/hour
- Number of Positions: 2
- Closing Date: Monday, November 6, 2023
About the Position
This position is funded by the TD Bank Group’s TD Ready Commitment and aims to support early-career artist-educators who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC). “Early-career” refers to individuals within seven years of graduating from a relevant program, including those still in training. An “artist-educator” is someone practicing or aspiring to practice art and is keen to share their artistic knowledge in an educational setting. This role supplements the candidate’s artistic practice with part-time work.
Role Description
The facilitator is responsible for delivering TD Educational Coordinator’s programs, offering feedback based on in-session experience, and collaborating to enhance the educational programs. This role includes working with children, requiring the successful candidate to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search or share a recently completed PIC (completed within the last six months).
The candidate must also provide evidence of current first aid training or undertake training within the first 30 days of the job.
About Contemporary Calgary
Contemporary Calgary is committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates for this position.
How to Apply
Please apply with a PDF cover letter and resume by Monday, November 6, 2023, to: careers@contemporarycalgary.com with the subject line “Educational Program Facilitator.”
Please note that not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Job Description
As an Educational Program Facilitator, you will work under the direction of the TD Educational Coordinator and the support of the Curatorial Department. Your responsibilities include delivering inclusive, age-appropriate arts-focused learning programs and activities at no cost to participants.
Responsibilities
- Develop a deep understanding of the concepts and themes in Contemporary Calgary’s exhibitions
- Conduct educational art sessions with up to 30 students
- Assist with program research and development
- Evaluate and adjust educational programming
- Assist in program coordination and scheduling
- Manage art supplies and track program attendance
- Collaborate with the team to plan, evaluate, and improve programs
- Participate in program setup and maintenance
- Occasionally assist in the development and delivery of adult programs
- Act as an ambassador for Contemporary Calgary
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate:
- Holds a relevant degree or is currently enrolled in a relevant program
- Identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour
- Maintains an art practice and seeks connections within the art community
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and equity
- Has experience working with children and delivering youth programming
- Works well in a team and independently
- Is comfortable with public speaking and conversation
- Has non-profit sector experience
- Is creative, innovative, and enthusiastic
- Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills
- Is dependable, punctual, and flexible
- Is willing to work on weekends and evenings as needed
- Has the ability to travel within Calgary and provide transportation (preferred but not required)
