[BCMA] Job Opportunity - Kamloops Art Gallery

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We are looking to fill two key part-time positions at the Gallery: Art Instructor and Indigenous Art Instructor. Please feel free to circulate this email within your friend and peer group. We are keen to find the perfect person for this job and I appreciate your help in encouraging people to apply. https://kag.bc.ca/?p=235


ART INSTRUCTOR

The Kamloops Art Gallery is seeking an enthusiastic person to deliver exhibition tours, art workshops and public programs to children, youth and adults.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or has completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts and/or Education degree. They must have a willingness to learn, a passion for teaching and art. They should also have excellent public speaking skills and enjoy working with people of all ages. Strong organizational and computer skills (specifically Microsoft programs) are an asset.

The successful applicant will be available to teach some day, evening and weekend workshops. On average, art instructors work 12 hours/month.

For a detailed job description please see below.

Wage: $14.50/hour

Employee status: part-time/permanent

Application deadline: Friday, November 10, 2017

Please email, mail or deliver a cover letter and resume to:
Kaitlin Methot, Administrative Coordinator
Kamloops Art Gallery
101 - 465 Victoria Street
Kamloops, BC  V2C 2A9
kmethot at kag.bc.ca<mailto:kmethot at kag.bc.ca>
Faxed applications will not be accepted.

The Kamloops Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and thanks all applicants for their interest in the Gallery.

Job Description

Art Instructor

As the principle art gallery of the Southern Interior, the Kamloops Art Gallery brings art, artists and communities together.

Principle Responsibility: The Art Instructor provides a standard of excellence in the facilitation of school and studio programs on- and off-site by conducting art-making workshops and guided exhibition tours.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
§  In consultation with the Education and Public Programs Director, developing and facilitating art programming for all ages and abilities
§  Assist guest artists and facilitators with workshops
§  Engage participants of all ages and abilities to provide them with an educational and enjoyable art experience
§  Developing visitors' knowledge of exhibitions through tours as needed
§  Ensuring the safety and security of all program participants
§  Ensuring the safety, security and maintenance of the works in the exhibition, while conducting tours in the Gallery
§  Organizing and cleaning the studios before and after each workshop
§  Organizing and monitoring supplies for workshops

Qualifications
§  Ability to contribute to the development of art programming
§  Innovative and responsive
§  Experienced working with children and youth
§  Demonstrated leadership qualities
§  Excellent communication skills
§  Ability to work well in a team
§  Positive role model for children and youth

Reports to: Education and Public Programs Director

INDIGENOUS ART INSTRUCTOR

The Kamloops Art Gallery is seeking an enthusiastic person to deliver exhibition tours, art workshops and public programs to children, youth and adults.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or has completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts and/or Education degree. They must have a willingness to learn, a passion for teaching and art. They should also have excellent public speaking skills and enjoy working with people of all ages. Strong organizational and computer skills (specifically Microsoft programs) are an asset.

The successful applicant will be available to teach some day, evening and weekend workshops. On average, art instructors work 12 hours/month.

For a detailed job description please see below.

Wage: $14.50/hour

Employee status: part-time/permanent

Application deadline: Friday, November 10, 2017

Please email, mail or deliver a cover letter and resume to:
Kaitlin Methot, Administrative Coordinator
Kamloops Art Gallery
101 - 465 Victoria Street
Kamloops, BC  V2C 2A9
kmethot at kag.bc.ca<mailto:kmethot at kag.bc.ca>
Faxed applications will not be accepted.

The Kamloops Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and thanks all applicants for their interest in the Gallery.

Job Description

Indigenous Art Instructor

As the principle art gallery of the Southern Interior, the Kamloops Art Gallery brings art, artists and communities together.

Principle Responsibility: The Indigenous Art Instructor provides a standard of excellence in the facilitation of school and studio programs on and off-site by conducting art-making workshops and guided exhibition tours.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
§  In consultation with the Education and Public Programs Director, developing and facilitating art programming that explores traditional and contemporary Indigenous art forms and practices
§  Assist guest artists and facilitators with workshops
§  Engage participants of all ages and abilities to provide them with an educational and enjoyable art experience
§  Developing visitors' knowledge of exhibitions through tours as needed
§  Ensuring the safety and security of all program participants
§  Ensuring the safety, security and maintenance of the works in the exhibition, while conducting tours in the Gallery
§  Organizing and cleaning the studios before and after each workshop
§  Organizing and monitoring supplies for workshops

Qualifications
§  Proficient knowledge of traditional and contemporary Indigenous art forms and practices
§  Commitment to the preservation and proliferation of Indigenous culture in society
§  Ability to contribute to the development of art programming
§  Innovative and responsive
§  Experienced working with children and youth
§  Demonstrated leadership qualities
§  Excellent communication skills
§  Ability to work well in a team
§  Positive role model for children and youth

Reports to: Education and Public Programs Director




Kaitlin Methot
Administrative Coordinator
kmethot at kag.bc.ca<mailto:mchrumka at kag.bc.ca>
250-377-2400 ext. 2408

KAMLOOPS ART GALLERY
101 - 465 Victoria Street
Kamloops, BC  V2C 2A9
250-377-2400
www.kag.bc.ca<http://www.kag.bc.ca/>

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