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About the Opportunity

Common Weal Community Arts is seeking a young person with an interest in community based art to join our team as an Artistic Assistant. This position is supported through the Art of Work initiative by the Students Commission of Canada, which helps young people transition from the educational system into the job market by providing skills development and practical work experience. The successful candidate will work directly with the Southern Artistic Director and will gain hands-on experience in community-engaged arts, theatre, arts programming, project coordination, and arts administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with consultations and engagement activities with young people, seniors, and other community members.

• Assist with the planning and delivery of arts programs and activities in Regina.

• Assist with project research, preparation, scheduling, and coordination.

• Support communication with artists, community members, partners, and participants.

• Assist with documenting community consultations, activities, and project outcomes.

• Support the Artistic Director with administrative and organizational tasks related to programming.

Mentorship and Professional Development

A key part of this position is learning through practical experience and mentorship. The successful candidate will work closely with the Southern Artistic Director and have opportunities to learn about:

• Community-engaged arts practice

• Theatre and arts programming

• Community consultation and engagement

• Grant writing and funding applications

• Arts administration and project coordination

• Working with artists and community partners

• Developing and delivering community-based projects

• Professional communication and organizational skills

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Is under 29 years of age.

• Live in Regina.

• Is enthusiastic about working with communities and people from different backgrounds.

• Has strong communication and organizational skills.

• Is willing to learn and take on new responsibilities.

• Is interested in both the creative and administrative sides of arts programming.

• Can work independently while also contributing to a team.

• Is dependable, curious, and comfortable asking questions and learning from others.

• Has an interest in community-based and socially engaged arts.

• Previous professional experience is not required. We are particularly interested in someone who is looking for an opportunity to develop their skills and gain practical experience in the arts sector.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position. The successful candidate will primarily work from home but may be required to work on-site in Regina when project needs arise. Work hours are flexible and will be arranged according to project needs. We will provide a laptop to use during the work at Common Weal.

How to Apply

Please submit a current resume, and a brief statement of interest explaining why you are interested in the position to Southern Artistic Director, Ibukun Fasunhan at ifasunhan@commonweal.ca

This position is funded through the Art of Work initiative by the Students Commission of Canada.