The Indigenous Arts Administrator is a pilot program intended to build capacity for increased inclusion of Indigenous voices within provincial arts funders. It is intended to provide tangible learning, work experience and professional development for Indigenous arts administrators.
About the position
This is a temporary, 16-week contract position that begins in early-May and ends in late-August, 2018.
The role will be tailored to the successful applicant and focus on one or more of the following activities:
- Community Outreach: assist with the development of ongoing relationships with Indigenous communities, artists and organizations and other stakeholders.
- Communications: assist with the development of communication products focused on Indigenous arts.
- Strategic Policy: provide input on policies and program design to support Indigenous communities.
What we are looking for
This role is suited for an Indigenous person with a passion for the arts and community building.
We are seeking an individual with one or more of the following attributes:
- Awareness of traditional and contemporary arts practices
- Training in an arts discipline, arts management, Native Studies, or related discipline
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge contemporary Indigenous issues and awareness of protocols
Contract amount
The total contract amount will be up to $20,000, paid in regular instalments.
How to apply
Please send us an application package that includes a cover letter, your resume, and a written response to the following question:
What is an important need for Indigenous artists in Alberta, and how could the Alberta Foundation for the Arts address this need?
Please limit your written response to a maximum of 750 words.
Send your application to:
Miranda Jimmy, Indigenous Arts Development Consultant
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts
10708 105 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5H 0A1
Deadline
Email applications must be received by the AFA by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2018. Applications mailed by post must be post-marked on April 9.
Additional information
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts is a public agency and a provincial corporation of the Government of Alberta with a mandate to support and contribute to the development of the arts in Alberta. We provide grant funding to artists and art organizations to encourage the growth and development of the arts sector. We also promote the arts, and manage an extensive provincial art collection featuring work from artists all over the province. The Indigenous Arts Administrator will assist the Arts Branch to ensure that the diverse perspectives of Indigenous artists in the province are reflected in the work of the AFA.
In addition to having an impact on the provincial arts community, the work of the Indigenous Arts Administrator will link to the national sector as well, due to the interrelationship of policy and program development at these levels. This will be achieved through ongoing dialogue with colleagues, peers, and administrators representing diverse partnership and collaborations within the arts community.