Employment Type: Part Time hourly

Instructional Faculty position: Architecture

Location: Granville Island

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

• Collaborate with the Artistic Director of Art & Design to prepare sessional program overviews, ensuring alignment with curriculum documents and fostering positive student engagement in the classroom, with a particular focus on Architecture Programs.
• Design and deliver engaging programming that introduces students to the fundamentals of architectural and urban design, including sketching and model making, while encouraging experimentation, play, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Work closely with Assistants to ensure student safety and active participation throughout Arts Umbrella programs.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by supporting assistants and community partners in bringing Arts Umbrella’s creative and educational vision to life.
• Serve as an ambassador for Arts Umbrella by maintaining clear communication with families at the start and end of each class.

Here is what you bring

• Education in Architecture, Design, Urban Planning or a related field preferred.

• Equivalent professional experience in Architectural design, or related disciplines will also be considered.

• 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.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Programming Manager, Dance the Coordinator, Dance is responsible for supporting the strategic and day- to-day activities of the dance program and the Arts Umbrella Dance Company.

In this role you will

• Provide regular communication about programming and activities to students and families through various channels (email, phone, in-person, and digital platforms).
• Coordinate and support departmental projects, events, workshops, and presentations throughout the year
• Support and coordinate the end-to-end audition, application, and enrollment process through communication, reporting, and document preparation
• Assist with front-of-house operations for performances and events, including customer service and event-day support
• Liaise with community partners and external organizations to coordinate participation in programs and events
• Support and maintain department social media platforms in alignment with organizational goals
• Maintain accurate program records, including attendance tracking, meeting minutes, and organized documentation
• Perform related administrative and operational duties and provide general support to the department as assigned

Here is what you bring

• Completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma
• 1-2 years of relatable experience
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and oral
• Ability to prioritize, think ahead, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Proven experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Google Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms)
• General knowledge of social media (Instagram, Facebook) best practices.
• An understanding of the discipline of dance would be considered an asset.

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.

Note to Applicants:
We kindly ask that applicants do not call or visit our office in person to enquire about the status of their application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.