Program Assistant, Public
Organization
Canadian Centre for Architecture
Job Type
Contractual (2 years), full time (35h/week)
Language Required
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written French and English
Location
Montreal, QC
Application Deadline
03-10-2019
Job Start Date
28-10-2019
Date Posted
11-09-2019
Email
rh@cca.qc.ca
Website
www.cca.qc.ca
Salary
according to salary scale
Job Description
Job identification
Job Title: Program Assistant, Public
Division: Programs
Service: Public
Supervisor: Coordinator, Public
Status: Contractual (2 years), full time (35h/week)
Posting period: 12 September to 3 October 2019
Job entry: October 2019
Job Summary
The CCA Programs division researches and organizes exhibitions and public programs as a form of cultural production to suggest new perspectives for architecture debate, and as catalyst for original inquiry. Public programs extend and reflect projects to generate new ideas and encounters with diverse publics.
The responsibilities of Program Assistant, Public include delivering all CCA public programs, such as guided tours, workshops, performances, young public programs, and conversations, and supporting curatorial projects. The incumbent animates public programs that take place on-site, off-site, and online; assists with the research under the direction of CCA Curators, and supports the development of public and other curatorial programs. The incumbent communicates curatorial projects by developing compelling narratives aligned with the institutional voice to foster comprehension of the CCA and its mission.
Key responsibilities
* Development and coordination of public programs
• Contributes collaboratively to the development of public programs
• Contributes to outreach and creation of new publics under the direction of the Curator
• Delivers all programs for publics; supporting other staff as needed
• Notes public responses and prepares reports, statistics, and suggests improvements
• Drafts CCA website and social media content for public programs
• Assists in compiling data for the preparation of reports, statistics reports and archives
• Acts as a representative of CCA and ensures physical presence in the galleries and all public spaces at CCA, actively initiating conversations and available to respond to public inquiries
* Research and development of curatorial projects
• Contributes to curatorial project development across all divisions and media, including exhibitions and public programs, publications, web and social media, under direction of Curators
• Researches and writes compelling project narratives aligned with the institutional voice
Required qualifications
• Education: Bachelor degree in a field related to architecture or demonstrated experience in the field; further training in teaching, communications, or group animation is a definite asset
• Number of years of relevant work experience: 1 to 3 years
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written French and English
• Enjoys public speaking, excellent communication and speaking skills
• Experience in group animation
• Flexibility to work with regular weekend and occasional evening work
Please submit your application (resume, cover letter or video) by email to rh@cca.qc.ca to the attention of Human Resources of Canadian Centre for Architecture, 1920, rue Baile, Montreal (Qc) H3H 2S6. The application deadline is 3 October 2019. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please do not call. The CCA is an equal opportunity employer.
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