Musical Creativity Assistant

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Musical Creativity Assistant

Francis Winspear Centre for Music
Edmonton area
9720-102 Avenue, Edmonton

Closes in 12 days (Wed, 30 Apr)
Canada summer jobs / summer students • $19/hour

The Francis Winspear Centre for Music is seeking a dynamic individual as a Musical Creativity Assistant. This is a 12-week role working 35 hours/week and the Assistant will support the Musical Creativity department.

Who we are:

As one of Canada's premier music venues, the Francis Winspear Centre for Music provides musical experiences rooted in creativity, imagination, and excellence. We emphasize the importance of live experiences, hosting music groups and individuals of all abilities, anchored by our resident artists, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

Located on Indigenous peoples’ traditional lands, we believe music is an expressive language that unites people. We are dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and accessible space for our community to create, exhibit, and learn about music.

Since 1997, the Winspear Centre has been a cornerstone of Edmonton’s Arts District, welcoming 250,000 visitors annually for musical performances, rehearsals, literary events, meetings, receptions, graduations, and educational programs. Currently, we are expanding the Winspear Centre with a new second performance hall, classrooms, and mixed-use immersive spaces. Learn more at winspearcentre.com.

Who you are:

You love music, you enjoy working on a team and bringing out the best in yourself and your colleagues, you are creative, and you are not afraid to try new things. You are aligned with these values and want us to succeed together.

This position is pending due to approval of government funding. The position requires candidates to meet the following criteria:

1. Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
2. Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
3. Legally entitled to work in Alberta and Canada

What you will do:

1. Assist with Musical Creativity programs including Rusty Musicians (a camp for adult musicians), and Kids’ Summer Camps
2. Oversee a specific component of camps with children (ex. Art activities related to music or a theme)
3. Support with administrative tasks for Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta (YONA) including but not limited to updating student database, cataloging of ensemble music, drafting documents and reports
4. Assist with Musical Creativity fall planning and preparations including communications and marketing
5. Work with diverse people including within a team and participants that may be children

Qualifications:

1. Student in or graduate of a College, University or Institute program where curriculum includes music, education, communications, or other relevant topics
2. Ability to play an instrument is an asset
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills
4. Confidence and comfort around working with children
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office
6. Enjoy working with people and have the compassion, patience, professionalism, and follow-through to provide outstanding customer care
7. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
8. Experience working with many details and being organized and able to prioritize work
9. Positive attitude, and willingness to be flexible and adaptable
10. Energetic and able to contribute well within a team environment, as well as functioning independently when necessary
11. Takes initiative and demonstrates proactiveness
12. Able to work evening and weekends when required

Hourly Wage: $19/hour

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The Winspear Centre is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply

Please mention you saw this posting on WorkInNonProfits.ca.

Please submit résumé and cover letter and apply on our website: https://team.winspearcentre.com/apply/ Please mention how you heard about this role in the cover letter. Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.