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Job Description:
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The mandate of the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art is to reveal the vital and diverse Indigenous cultures of the Northwest Coast through the extraordinary work of Bill Reid and inspirational contemporary art. We respectfully acknowledge the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and all the Indigenous peoples of the Northwest Coast, on whose traditional and unceded territories we live, work, and play.
Description: The Gallery is seeking an Education and Programming Specialist to play a lead role in developing content and building audiences for the Gallery’s education and public programs. Reporting to the Curator, the Education and Programming Specialist will promote, deliver and evaluate education programs for grades K-12, as well as professional development programs for educators. This individual will be responsible for upholding and creating community relationships that inform program development, as well as supporting marketing and fundraising efforts related to the Gallery’s education and public programs.
The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in youth and community centered education and programming, preferably in an arts or Indigenous organization. You have a proven track record of working with marginalized communities, Indigenous communities, and creating and implementing youth driven programming and educational experiences.
Specific duties include:
• Conducting education programs, workshops, and other presentations, including hands-on activities
• Liaising with teachers to schedule class tours and professional development programs
• Working with the Curator and Guest Curator(s) to develop education content for rotating exhibits that aligns with the new BC curriculum
• Working with community members to develop or enhance educational programs
• Expanding and maintaining community relationships and organizational partnerships.
• Developing and distributing materials to promote educational programs to schools and community in collaboration with marketing staff
• Communicating information, through presentations and events, about the Gallery’s education programs to schools, community groups and potential partners.
Qualifications:
• Post-Secondary degree in a related field (Education, Indigenous Studies, etc.), and/or equivalent community based experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with students and teachers
• Knowledge of BC curriculum and core competencies an asset
• Knowledge of Northwest Coast art and Indigenous cultural history an asset
• Indigenous peoples are strongly encouraged to apply
• Fluent in English, Indigenous language would be an asset
• A criminal record check will be required
• Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their skill level and ability; therefore we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender or disability
The Education and Programming Specialist will work 4 days per week. Annual salary is $36,000 -$40,000 based on experience and qualifications.
Please forward applications with resume and cover letter by email only to:
bcarter@billreidgallery.ca
Applications will be accepted until November 22, 2018
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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