Education Programs Coordinator
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Education Programs Coordinator
- Organization name:
- Art Gallery of Alberta
- Job location:
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-15 to 2018-08-07 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $18.00
Temporary Full time Position; Young Canada Works Grant Program
The Art Gallery of Alberta is the oldest cultural institution in Alberta and the province's only solely dedicated art museum. Serving both the city of Edmonton and the province of Alberta, the Gallery maintains a collection of over 6,000 objects and presents an ongoing series of collection-based and temporary exhibitions with related interpretive programs. The Art Gallery of Alberta is committed to deepening the understanding of visual culture through ongoing investigations of artistic and curatorial practice, where the viewer is inspired to go beyond the end product to gain greater awareness of and appreciation for the creative process.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Education Programs Coordinator is a 15-week full time position beginning May 15, 2018 and ending on August 24, 2018. The wage for this position is $18.00/hour at 37.5 hours per week. Reporting to the Head of Education & Learning, the Education Programs Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of school programs for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year including: research and planning of programming and activities both in the studio and in gallery, research and development of relevant resources for teachers, research and development of training materials, delivery of programming and assisting with strategic planning and development of new initiatives in the AGA Education Department.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate for the Education Programs Coordinator position will have the following:
• Eligibility as required by Young Canada Works
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate university degree in Education, Fine Arts, Art History or related field
• Experience working in a gallery, museum or school environment and experiences working with youth and kids
• Experience planning, developing and implementing educational programs and activities
• Computer literacy, with an extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is an asset
• Knowledge of the Alberta Education Program of Study and current trends and research in Art Education
• Superior knowledge and extensive experience with art history & contemporary art making practices
• Studio art experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to take initiative, manage projects and implement strategic plans
Please submit resumes and cover letters by mail or email to Evelyn.liesner@youraga.ca by Sunday April 15, 2017.
Attn: Evelyn Liesner, Interim Head of Education & Learning
Art Gallery of Alberta
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB T5J 2C1
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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