Art Instructor

Job Title:

Art Instructor

Organization:

Kamloops Art Gallery

Job Type:

Permanent Part-Time

Language Required:

English

Location:

Kamloops, BC

Application Deadline:

08-Feb-2019

Job Start Date:

18-Feb-2019

Date Posted:

17-01-2019

Email:

sking@kag.bc.ca

Web Link to Institution:

https://kag.bc.ca/?p=235

Salary:

$14.50/hour

Job Description:

As the principle art gallery of the Southern Interior, the Kamloops Art Gallery brings art, artists and communities together.

Principle Responsibility: The Art Instructor provides a standard of excellence in the facilitation of school and studio programs on- and off-site by conducting art-making workshops and guided exhibition tours.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
 In consultation with the Education and Public Programs Director, developing and facilitating art programming for all ages and abilities
 Assist guest artists and facilitators with workshops
 Engage participants of all ages and abilities to provide them with an educational and enjoyable art experience
 Developing visitors' knowledge of exhibitions through tours as needed
 Ensuring the safety and security of all program participants
 Ensuring the safety, security and maintenance of the works in the exhibition, while conducting tours in the Gallery
 Organizing and cleaning the studios before and after each workshop
 Organizing and monitoring supplies for workshops

Qualifications
 Ability to contribute to the development of art programming
 Innovative and responsive
 Experienced working with children and youth
 Demonstrated leadership qualities
 Excellent communication skills
 Ability to work well in a team
 Positive role model for children and youth

Reports to: Education and Public Programs Director

Please direct a cover letter and resume to:
Sheridan King
Interim Administrative Coordinator
Kamloops Art Gallery
101 – 465 Victoria Street
Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9
sking@kag.bc.ca

Faxed applications will not be accepted.