Education Program Assistant
Contemporary Calgary
Location: Contemporary Calgary (701 11 Street SW)
Full or Part-time: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Hours of work: Flexible schedule, which will include weekends and some evenings
Contract type: 2-year, fixed-term contract
Salary: $52,000
Application deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025
Contemporary Calgary is excited to announce the creation of a new position in our organization, the education program assistant. This individual will join Contemporary Calgary’s Education Programming team, contributing to our efforts to be welcoming, inclusive, engaging and relevant to increasingly wider and diverse audiences. This position is an opportunity for both Contemporary Calgary and the chosen candidate; expanding our capacity to offer education programming while providing the individual with invaluable early career experience in Art Education.
About this position
This opportunity aims to support early-career artists or educators who have faced challenges to employment.
As a key member of the education programming team, the education program assistant will report to the education coordinator, delivering programs and maintaining positive relationships with children, families, schools, teachers and community educators. The education program assistant will also take on administrative responsibilities, collaborating with members of the Education Programming team and other Contemporary Calgary departments. As Contemporary Calgary expands its weekend programming, the education program assistant will take on leadership responsibilities and program oversight for these recurring programs and other initiatives in development.
Because this position involves working with children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC) complete with a Vulnerable Sector Search, or be able to share results completed within the last 6 months. An offer of employment is dependent on receiving police clearance.
The successful candidate will also be required to provide evidence of current first aid training or undertake training in the first 30 days of the job.
About Contemporary Calgary
Contemporary Calgary provides Calgary and its visitors with a significant visual arts destination dedicated to contemporary art. We believe that art can foster conversation, encourage the exploration of new ideas, and ultimately transform the places we live and the lives we lead.
Contemporary Calgary is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse,
respectful and inclusive environment that is reflective of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates for this position.
How to Apply
Please apply with a PDF cover letter and resume by noon, Monday, August 25, 2025, to: careers@contemporarycalgary.com. Subject line: Education Program Assistant.
In the cover letter, please confirm:
- You hold a degree or diploma relevant to this position.
- You are an early-career professional who has graduated from a post-secondary program within the last five years.
- You have previously faced barriers to employment (Optionally, you may expand on the nature of the challenge you faced).
Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
