Digital Content Assistant
Deadline to apply: Best consideration by April 24, 2026
We acknowledge that the land we gather on is the ancestral territory of the Siksikaitsitapi — the Blackfoot people — comprising the Siksika, Kainai and Piikani Nations, as well as Treaty 7 signatories, the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Îyârhe Nakoda Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney First Nations. Today this land is home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Districts 5 and 6 as well as many First Nations and Inuit from across Turtle Island.
We acknowledge that there has been art, music, dance, storytelling and ceremony on this land since time immemorial and it is in the spirit of this land and its people that we do our work.
The Role
We are recruiting a temporary full-time digital content assistant to join our team from May to August 2026. Calgary Arts Development guides and promotes a growing collection of public art throughout Calgary and seeks to increase awareness, accessibility and community connection through visual storytelling. This position will support the organization’s goals to build, maintain and share a visual archive of public art in Calgary.
Under the direction of the Public Art team, the student will photograph and film new and existing public artworks, including documenting artworks in progress and artists at work during different phases of a project. The student will be responsible for scheduling and co-ordinating photo and video sessions with artists and community partners.
The summer student will also work with the Communications team to edit photo and video content for Calgary Arts Development’s digital media platforms.
Application Assistance
Calgary Arts Development is committed to open, fair and transparent processes. We recognize that the job application process can create barriers to access for many who are interested in applying. In recognition of these barriers, eligible applicants can request assistance to help reduce some of the costs associated with preparing and submitting a job application. Please see the end of the document for more information or reach out directly by emailing jointheteam@calgaryartsdevelopment.com.
Employment Equity Statement
Calgary Arts Development is an equal opportunity employer and employs people without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental abilities.
While remaining alert and sensitive to the issue of fair and equitable treatment for all, Calgary Arts Development has a special concern with the participation and advancement of members of designated groups that have traditionally been disadvantaged in employment: Black, Indigenous, people of colour, immigrants and newcomers, persons with physical or mental disabilities, and members of 2SLGBTQIAP+ communities.
We are currently working in a hybrid environment, with the requirement that some work will occur in person in the office and on-site for documentation of various public art, and arts & culture events, across Calgary.
Who Are We?
Calgary Arts Development is our city’s designated arts development authority. We are a public art commissioner, and we provide grant investments to hundreds of arts organizations, individual artists and groups. We value relationships, generosity, reciprocity, plain language and curiosity.
We believe the arts have the power to build our city. Through the arts development strategy, Living a Creative Life, our vision is a creative, connected, prosperous Calgary where every resident has the opportunity to live a creative life. We foster a sustainable and resilient arts sector and support arts-led city building.
Strong relationships are central to our work and will be particularly central to this role. We honour artists and believe that art is a critical component that benefits the public good. We welcome new introductions and partnerships with artists and arts organizations as well as with others whose work may be outside the arts who are trying to make our city great through living a creative life.
Our team has been working towards creating shared environments where all people can feel safe, heard and validated. A sensitivity to the lived experiences of diverse, marginalized and equity- seeking people is very important as we continue valuing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of our work.
Accountabilities
- Photography and videography of public artworks and artists.
- Editing photo and video content for multiple digital platforms.
- Coordinating and scheduling documentation sessions with artists and communities.
- Organizing and maintaining digital media archives.
- Supporting digital accessibility (e.g., alt text and captioning).
- Assisting with the promotion of public art programs and events.
- Supporting the creation of digital content for the Calgary Public Art Guide and other online platforms.
- Developing recommendations for improving Calgary Arts Development’s documentation systems and digital archives.
Who Are You?
This position is supported by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. As a requirement of that program, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30. Preference will be given to students returning to school in the fall and to recent graduates.
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual who has strong photography and videography skills and has experience using editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, or similar tools).
You are not all things to all people, but you are probably already a few of these things:
- Strong organizational and digital file management skills.
- An eye for composition, lighting, and storytelling through images.
- Interest in public art, community arts, and local culture.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with artists and team members.
- Flexible to attend events and festivals that may occur on evenings or weekends.
- Experience with social media content creation, accessibility practices (such as alt text or captioning), or content management systems is considered an asset.
If you see yourself in this opportunity, we would like to have a conversation with you. You can learn more about us by exploring our website.
How to Apply
Please indicate your interest by emailing jointheteam@calgaryartsdevelopment.com with your resume and cover letter. Please use the subject line: Digital Content Assistant
In your cover letter, please tell us about a photo, video, or piece of content you’ve created that you’re proud of. What were you trying to achieve, and what did you enjoy most about creating it?
For best consideration, apply by April 24, 2026. We plan to fill this position by early May. While there is some flexibility regarding the start date, this temporary position ends no later than September 4, 2026. During the employment period the position will be supported for full-time work at $25 per hour.
If you would like to request application assistance, please contact jointheteam@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or call 403.264.5330 ext. 124.
Application Assistance
We recognize that the job application process can create barriers to access for many applicants who are interested in applying. In recognition of these barriers to access, eligible applicants can request assistance to help alleviate some of the costs associated with preparing and submitting a job application.
Who Can Request Assistance?
Individuals who self-identify as:
- An individual who is D/deaf, hard of hearing, has a disability or is living with a mental illness.
- An individual facing language, geographic or cultural barriers.
To receive assistance, you will need to provide:
- The name and contact information of someone who can help you (this could be a trusted friend or family member, or a professional service provider) so they can bill us for their work with you. We may be able to make recommendations depending on the service being requested.
- The amount you are requesting, including the service provider’s hourly rate.
Note: You are not required to disclose personal details related to your request for support.
Types of Assistance
General Transcription or Editing Services and Organizing of Support Materials
- Applicants who experience barriers within the writing process directly due to a physical or learning disability or due to living with mental illness.
- Maximum Contribution: $75
ASL Interpretation
- Calgary Arts Development can make arrangements for reputable, in-person ASL interpreters for interviews, in consultation with the interviewee, and at no cost to the interviewee.
Interview Parking
- Applicants who must drive to an interview at our request are eligible to have their parking costs paid by Calgary Arts Development.
- Maximum Contribution: $32 per interview, or the equivalent of the daily rate for parking lots that are close to the Calgary Arts Development office.
Childcare
- Applicants who require childcare services to attend the interview are eligible to be reimbursed for those childcare expenses.
