Jobs (Alberta): WordsWorth Director – Writers’ Guild of Alberta

Theatre Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative arts organization is seeking a WordsWorth Director to oversee a summer creative writing residency in Alberta. This role involves planning, supervising, and ensuring a safe environment for youth aged 11-19. Ideal candidates must have experience with youth programs, be available for specific events, and complete a police background check. The position is contractual, running until August 31, 2026, with a remuneration of $15,400.

Qualifications

• Experience working with creative youth in a supervisory role.
• Availability for a winter youth writing retreat.
• Completion of standard first aid and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the WordsWorth summer writing residency.
• Engage the WordsWorth community throughout the year.
• Supervise instructors and ensure a safe camp experience.

Skills

Experience in supervising/management capacity

Creative engagement with youth

Job description

WordsWorth Director – Writers’ Guild of Alberta

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is seeking an individual with experience and passion for working with creative youth as Director for our popular WordsWorth Summer Youth Creative Writing Residency for writers ages 11 – 19.

The WordsWorth Director is responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing the two-week WGA WordsWorth summer creative writing residency for youth ages 11 – 19 at Red Deer Polytechnic in July, as well as engaging the WordsWorth community in between summer programs. Duties include the direction, supervision, and evaluation of instructors and supervision team, for the design and scheduling of courses and additional activities for WordsWorth, and for ensuring a safe and enjoyable camp experience that fosters creativity.

This is a contract position running immediately – August 31, 2026. Remuneration is $15,400.

The successful candidate:

• Has experience in a supervising/management capacity in programs for youth under 18.
• Must be available to supervise the Drink the Wild Air winter youth writing retreat March 13 – 15, 2026, at Camp Kannawin at Sylvan Lake.
• Must be available July 2026 to stay onsite at the venue (TBD) for the duration of the WordsWorth program.
• Must have a Class 5 driver’s license (own vehicle helpful but not required).
• Is required to undergo a police background security check immediately upon contracting, and, prior to the start of Drink the Wild Air, have completed standard first aid and CPR training.

Applications will remain open until December 3, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found.