[BCMA] KAG is hiring Summer Art Instructors

Thu Apr 6 08:01:03 PDT 2023

The Kamloops Art Gallery is seeking two enthusiastic students to prepare for and offer Summer Art Camps for children.

The ideal candidates are pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts and/or Education degree. They must have a willingness to learn, a passion for teaching and art, excellent verbal communications skills, and enjoy working with children. Strong organizational and computer skills (specifically Microsoft programs) are an asset.

Applicants must be a student between 16 and 30 years of age; have been registered as a full-time post-secondary student in the 2022/2023 academic year; intend to return to school on a full-time basis for the 2023/2024 academic year; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have Canadian refugee status; be legally entitled to work in Canada; be registered with the Young Canada Works online candidate inventory (https://young-canada-works.canada.ca); and be willing to commit to the full duration of the 12-week work term.

For a detailed job description please see below or visit https://kag.bc.ca/news/hiring-summer.

Wage: $19.50/hour
Employee status: Temporary Full-time (June 12 to September 1, 2023, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with some exceptions to accommodate programming.)

Application deadline: Monday, April 24, 2023

Please direct a cover letter and resume addressed to:

Catrina Crowe

Operations Manager

ccrowe at kag.bc.ca<mailto:ccrowe at kag.bc.ca>

Kamloops Art Gallery

101 – 465 Victoria Street

Kamloops, BC  V2C 2A9

The Kamloops Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and thanks all applicants for their interest in the Gallery. Women, people of colour, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, people in the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and people from other historically excluded communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Description

Summer Art Instructor

Principle Responsibility: The Summer Art Instructor will work with the School Programs Coordinator and the Education and Public Programs Director towards the planning, promotion, preparation, and delivery of the Gallery’s summer programs for children aged 5 to 12.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  *   In collaboration with the School Programs Coordinator, research the summer exhibitions and works from the KAG collection to assist with the development of lesson plans for children’s summer programs
  *   Order supplies and prepare materials for camp participants
  *   Teach and administer studio workshops in indoor and outdoor settings
  *   Lead engaging and interactive tours of the exhibitions
  *   Stay abreast of changing federal, provincial, and municipal guidelines for in-person programming and adjust programs as necessary
  *   Capture quality photo documentation of camps in-progress and of completed art works
  *   Ensure the safety and security of all program participants
  *   Ensure the safety, security, and maintenance of the works in the exhibition, while conducting tours in the Gallery
  *   Provide participants with an educational and enjoyable art experience
  *   Maintain overall cleanliness, tidiness, and ongoing inventory of studio and materials
  *   Preparing and hanging a display of children’s art produced throughout the summer

Qualifications

  *   Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Fine Arts or related field of study would be considered an asset.
  *   Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to align work activities with pre-determined schedules.
  *   Interest in contemporary and historical art.
  *   Experience working or learning cross-culturally.
  *   Experience with digital video and photography an asset.
  *   English/French bilingualism an asset.

Competencies

  *   Communication
  *   Customer Focused
  *   Planning & Organization
  *   Teamwork
  *   Integrity
  *   Results Oriented

Reports to: Education and Public Programs Director

Kamloops Art Gallery

101 – 465 Victoria Street

Kamloops, BC  V2C 2A9

250.377.2400

kamloopsartgallery at kag.bc.ca<mailto:kamloopsartgallery at kag.bc.ca>

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CATRINA CROWE [she/her]

OPERATIONS MANAGER

ccrowe at kag.bc.ca<mailto:ccrowe at kag.bc.ca>
250.377.2400 x 2411

KAMLOOPS ART GALLERY

101 – 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC  V2C 2A9

250.377.2400  |  www.kag.bc.ca<http://www.kag.bc.ca/>

The Kamloops Art Gallery is situated on the traditional unceded lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwepemcúl’ecw; the traditional territory of the Secwépemc people.

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