Job (Edmonton): Arts & Community Engagement Specialist

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Alberta is seeking an Arts & Community Engagement Specialist in Edmonton to drive community programming across online and in‑person platforms. You will develop budgets, plan workshops, and coordinate with teachers, artists and partners to expand access to arts education and engagement.

You will oversee Jube School activities, coordinate promotional efforts, train facilitators and manage relationships with sponsors. A flexible, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in Fine Arts or Education.
• Experience in arts administration.
• Experience in an arts education role strongly preferred.
• Comfort speaking in front of groups of students.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with a schedule.
• Creative in planning and delivery of programming.
• Can work individually and in a collaborative environment.
• Comfort with social media platforms for promotion and communication.
• Aptitude for technical delivery techniques on Zoom, Teams or other platforms.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and developing Community Engagement programming online and in person.
• Developing and managing budget for the Arts and Community Engagement pillar of AJAS.
• Creation of schedule, prep and planning for workshops.
• Communication with artists, teachers and Inquiring Minds.
• Occasional facilitation of Jube School programming (5 Day, 1&2 Day, Summer Camp and special programs) both in person and online.
• Overseeing and training Jube School Facilitators.
• Documenting the educational process.
• Reviewing and accepting Jube School applications.
• Attend pre-planning sessions with teachers including introduction meetings and teacher training.
• Presenting area updates to the AJAS Board and other stakeholders.
• Contributing to the culture and general responsibilities of the Jubilee’s administrative team.
• Promoting Jube School and other programming via Teachers’ Conventions and other like events.
• Identify possible revenue and sponsorship sources and managing these relationships.
• Determine target markets, sales approach, positioning of programs.

Skills

Arts administration

Public speaking

Education programming

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Social media

Zoom/Teams

Curriculum planning

Education

Fine Arts or Education degree

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Budgeting software

Job description

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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

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Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Edmonton): Arts & Community Engagement Specialist

Job (Edmonton): Arts & Community Engagement Specialist

The Opportunity: Arts & Community Engagement Specialist

The Arts & Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for a variety of tasks that relate to different
parts of the Arts and Community Engagement Department at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
The Arts & Community Engagement Specialist reports to the Executive Director and works alongside the
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Arts & Community Engagement Specialist in Calgary.

Responsible for Jube School Program in Edmonton

• Overseeing and developing Community Engagement programming online and in person.
• Developing and managing budget for the Arts and Community Engagement pillar of AJAS.
• Creation of schedule, prep and planning for workshops.
• Communication with artists, teachers and Inquiring Minds.
• Occasional facilitation of Jube School programming (5 Day, 1&2 Day, Summer Camp and special
  programs) both in person and online. Guiding the week through a big question and inquiry while
  engaging in the creative process.
• Overseeing and training Jube School Facilitators.
• Documenting the educational process.
• Reviewing and accepting Jube School applications.
• Attend pre-planning sessions with teachers including introduction meetings and teacher training.
• Presenting area updates to the AJAS Board and other stakeholders.
• Contributing to the culture and general responsibilities of the Jubilee’s administrative team.
• Promoting Jube School and other programming via Teachers’ Conventions and other like events.
• Identify possible revenue and sponsorship sources and managing these relationships.
• Determine target markets, sales approach, positioning of programs.

Rotating Public Art Spaces:

• Soliciting and reviewing applications for Rotating Public Art Spaces.
• Providing selected artists with contracts and coordinating pick-up/drop off of their pieces.
• Scheduling the installation and removal of art pieces.
• Coordinating the creation of all promotional materials for Rotating Public Art Spaces.
• Planning and facilitating the Opening Night Reception for each exhibition (booking catering,
  planning event and inviting guests)

Community Engagement:

• Fostering a connection to the Edmonton arts community (theatre, music and visual arts)
• Creating new opportunities to engage communities in the arts.
• Working with local groups to build arts educators’ roster and organizational partnerships.
• Connect with potential sponsors/donors for programming.
• Promote the Jubilee’s programs and events in the community.
• Overseeing the financial plan for community engagement activities at NAJA.
• Working with Arts and Community Engagement Specialist in Calgary to develop budgets.
• Implementation and monitoring of Arts & Community Engagement Financial Plan.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary education in Fine Arts or Education.
• Experience in arts administration.
• Experience in an arts education role strongly preferred.
• Genuine and authentic passion for working with young people and the arts.
• Comfort and ease speaking in front of groups of students.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with a schedule.
• Creative in planning and delivery of programming.
• Can work individually and in a collaborative environment.
• Comfort with social media platforms for promotion and communication.
• Aptitude for technical delivery techniques on Zoom, Teams or other platforms.

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