WordsWorth Director, Contract
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta
Reports to: Executive Director of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta
Contract Term: Starting immediately until August 31, 2026
Application Deadline: December 3, 2025 (or until suitable candidate is found)
Contract Remuneration: $15,400
Position Location: Hybrid (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.
Please visit our website for full details. Applications are due December 3, 2025.
For more information visit writersguild.ca/we-are-hiring-wordsworth-director.
