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Job Description:
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Job identification
Job title : Program Assistant, Public
Division : Programs
Service : Public
Supervisor : Coordinator, Public
Status: Contractual, full time (35hrs/week)
Duration: 2 years
Posting period: February 21 to March 23, 2018
Job entry: As soon as possible
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 responsabilities
Development and coordination of public programs
• Contributes collaboratively to the development of public programs
• Prepares materials and spatial plans for activities with Designer, Exhibition and Building
• Notes public responses and prepares reports, statistics, and suggests improvements
• Compiles data and assists in the preparation of progress reports, statistical reports and archiving
• Drafts CCA website and social media content for public programs
• Delivers all programs for publics; supporting other Program Assistants as needed
• 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, including exhibitions and public programs, under direction of Curators
• Assists in the research and drafting of content for publications, web, and social media
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
Competencies
• Bilingual, French and English, spoken and written
• Enjoys public speaking, excellent communication and speaking skills
• Experience in group animation
• Experience in training or art teaching or experimental pedagogy
• Flexibility to work with regular weekend and occasional evening work |
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