Location: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
Reporting to: Education and Public Programs Manager
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of diversity and inclusion both in music and in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
About this Position
Do you love telling stories? Do you love teaching others? Do you love music? Then come join our programming team! NMC’s Educators are responsible for providing exceptional visitor experiences through programs, tours, and drop-in activities.
Reporting to the Programs Manager and working closely with a dedicated team across the organization, NMC’s Educators assist in the development, delivery and facilitation of programs at Studio Bell. Programs include curriculum-based school programs, public programs, exhibitions interpretation and gallery activations for students, children, families, seniors and all visiting public.
Examples of programs include:
School Programs: NMC’s school programs use music as an entry point to explore curricular connections and big ideas. Educators build upon curiosity by using inquiry-based learning to engage students in hands-on opportunities in gallery spaces, and classrooms. School programs are offered from September to June.
Public Programs: This position will play an active role in delivering tours and interpretive experiences for visitors in Studio Bell. Tours take place in galleries, studios, and classrooms. Tours are intended to delight and engage visitors through a combination of interpretation, storytelling and performances of the instruments on display. Tours are offered throughout the year in both public and private settings.
Gallery Activations: Activations are educational hands-on experiences designed to bring our gallery spaces and collections to life. While some of these activities are already developed, educators are actively involved in developing new gallery activations for both school programs and guests of the general public.
Summer/Spring Camps: Educators run week-long day camps in support of the National Music Centre's mission and vision. They create an immersive, creative, and fun learning environment to support campers in a variety of skill-building programs.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Delivering engaging, hands-on programs to visitors to Studio Bell and/or participants in programs.
- Attending regular training and evaluation meetings as scheduled.
- Continually striving for creative approaches that facilitate discussion and inquiry.
- Demonstrating musical instruments for program participants, which could include demonstrating our Kimball Theatre Organ and other collection items.
- Delivering exceptional customer service to all visitors. Ensuring at all times that visitors leave having had a positive experience.
- Engaging visitors with storytelling and activities within our galleries.
- Provide interpretation and tours during private events and evening functions.
- Assisting with the development, research, and assessment of programs.
- Observing and maintaining gallery standards and protocols.
- Collaborating with all team members and other departments.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should possess:
- A professional, positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
- Post-secondary education in music, education, or a related field.
- Experience in customer service, working with diverse groups and individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
- Strong organizational, communication and time management skills
- Skill and experience in musical performance is required, skill and experience with the piano is an asset.
- Experience in musical training and education is an asset.
- Ability to speak French is an asset.
- Experience in program development and delivery.
- Experience working with school groups and young children.
- Availability to work at least twice per week, including evenings and weekends as required.
Applications:
This position is a part time hourly position ($17.50 per hour). If you are interested in joining our programming team, please submit your cover letter and resume to Kat Hoven, Programs Manager, at kat.hoven@nmc.ca by August 31. We thank you in advance for your applications, and please note that only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.