BUMP Mural Coordinator
The successful candidates will join our fast-paced team environment to collaborate and deliver an exceptional BUMP Festival. Mural Coordinators will provide support to artists, additional stakeholders and staff to develop murals and festival programming as indicated by the Murals Manager.
BUMP Festival is a community-driven initiative transforming the centre of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, into an expansive open-air art gallery since 2017. The 2023 BUMP Festival will run from August 5 – 26, 2023.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Facilitate contracts and high level design concepts with artists and building owners
● Create and execute schedule for mural painting
● Book and assign crews for wall prep, lifts/scaffolding, including maintenance and any other site requirements
● Track mural progress, managing all issues as they arise
● Host and support artists participating in BUMP Festival, acting as an ambassador for BUMP and Calgary
● Assist marketing and creative teams with internal and external communications
● Lead and direct volunteers as necessary
● Build BUMP’s network of relationships with artists, industry and the public through events and outreach
● Contribute to BUMP’s overall strategies as an enthusiastic, collaborative and supportive team member
● Participate as a team member by taking on administrative and logistical tasks to ensure the delivery of seamless service
● Commit to ongoing education pertaining to truth and reconciliation, equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression. The successful candidate will support and encourage an inclusive, anti-racist, and equitable workplace.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:
● Experience working in visual arts, logistics coordination and administration
● Exceptionally strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
● Competency in using Google applications (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets), documents and spreadsheets
● Passionate about bringing visual arts into the community
● Handles challenges and complexities with grace and positivity. ● Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines and effectively manage priorities
● Remote work at event and mural sites is required. Personal transportation is an asset
An Empowering Work Environment
BUMP Festival is operated by a small but mighty team of art enthusiasts and advocates who are always ready to roll up their sleeves to make things happen. We operate on respectful communication, and unique perspectives/experiences, and collaborate to achieve our goals. It is the type of team environment where many hands make strong work. We get together when solving problems and celebrate when our team achieves success.
Our headquarters are located at the historic McHugh House Community and Arts Hub, which sits at the corner of 17 Avenue SW and Centre Street S. Along with plenty of office space, we offer the opportunity for hybrid work from home or around town through a fully cloud-based environment. Please keep in mind that the Mural Coordinator may need to be at different sites per the event’s programming.
Our Offer
All summer roles are funded by Canada Summer Jobs, and applicants must be 18 – 30 years of age as of May 1st, 2023, to qualify. This role will start at 16 hours per week and gradually increase to full-time during summer operations. The successful candidate will be compensated $20/hour with 4% vacation. This is a contract position from early May 2023 to mid-September 2023.
Outcomes for youth will be increased experience and awareness in working with visual arts and public art creation, building relationships with project stakeholders, and practical experience working as part of a team in creating community and cultural experiences in Calgary.
Core work hours are business hours Monday-Friday. During the BUMP Festival and at other events hosted by the BNA, weekend and evening availability will be required.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter before 5 pm MST on Friday, March 24th, 2023.
Your cover letter must answer the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in this role with BUMP?
2. What are your transferable skills and experience related to the position you are applying for?
3. Why is public art important in Calgary?
More information can be found at yycbump.ca
The Beltline Neighbourhoods Association is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.
BUMP Honours the Land of Moh’kins’tsis
BUMP is committed to seeking truth and reconciliation. Our values are centred around community, diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression. We strongly encourage all members of Indigenous and racialized communities, people with disabilities, LGBTQIAS+ and women to apply.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, BUMP honours and acknowledges the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot Confederacy (including the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani First Nations), as well as the Îyâxe (Stoney) Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations), and Tsuut’ina First Nation.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-03-24
Expected start date: 2023-05-01
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