Location: Granville Island + Surrey Centre

Employment Type: Part-time

About Arts Umbrella Arts Umbrella is where young artists ages 2–22 cultivate their creativity in Art, Design, Dance, Theatre, Music, and Film. As a non-profit organization for arts education, we believe that art is powerful. Powerful enough to change a child’s life in incredible ways. When young people connect with the arts, they gain self-confidence, develop self-discipline, and discover creative expression—qualities they carry with them for life. Arts Umbrella has two locations in Vancouver and Surrey, as well as donor-funded programs at schools, community centres, neighbourhood houses, and healthcare facilities across Metro Vancouver. We serve nearly 20,000 young people every year, with 77% participating in donor-funded programs.

In April 2021, Arts Umbrella moved into a new home on Granville Island. This transformational opportunity allows us to further our vision for a better world where all young lives are inspired to pursue a lifelong journey towards self-expression, compassion, and humanity. It is our mission to be a leader in arts education for young people; to build community and deliver profound life experiences through our commitment to innovation, excellence, and inclusivity. Arts Umbrella is an organization full of heart, where self-expression and creativity are valued and nurtured.

In this role you will

• Support program instructors by preparing supplies and classrooms in advance, and working alongside them to ensure students are safe, supported, and engaged at all times while at Arts Umbrella.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to bring Arts Umbrella’s unique and creative vision to life, while fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with students, parents, and community partners, ensuring that all participants feel valued and supported.
• Ensure all safety and cleaning protocols are met, and maintain the classroom set-up before and after each class.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when working with vulnerable or at-risk communities, adapting teaching and engagement approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Act as a positive role model by promoting equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness in every interaction.

Here Is What You Bring

• Knowledge of their artistic practice combined with proven ability to inspire creativity in children and youth
• Strong understanding of Arts Umbrella’s vision and mission, and can demonstrate the Standards for Instruction in their current practice
• Previous experience working with children and youth in educational, community, or arts-based settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and support vulnerable and at-risk communities with sensitivity, empathy, and cultural awareness.

Diversity & Inclusion Arts Umbrella is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion. Our commitment is reflected in our programming, the audience we engage with, the students we serve as well as the staff we employ. Diversity and inclusion in our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with knowledge in diversity and inclusion to help us strengthen our commitment.

How To Apply We strongly encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as we will review resumes and schedule interviews as they arrive. This position will remain open until filled.

Arts Umbrella thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.