Community Engagement and Strategic Partnership Associate
by artsPlace
Job Overview
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Date PostedMay 16, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$32 - $34 / hour
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Contact NameBecky Lipton Fournier
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Open Positions1
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Wage DetailsDOE
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Position DurationTemporary
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Position TypePart-Time
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More Ways to ApplyIn-Person
Job Description
artsPlace is looking for a Community Engagement and Strategic Partnership Associate to help lead our community engagement process that will allow us to take steps to expand our physical capacity. Rooted in the belief that the people who will use, shape and rely on artsPlace should have real power in determining what it becomes, we want to create a process that centres diverse voices and allows community members with relevant experience to be co-creators and decision makers. The associate will also implement the broader Interest-Holder Engagement strategy, be involved in community-wide consultations, and support the development of key partnerships for the project. This position reports to the Director of Fund Development and Strategic Initiatives and will work with many members of the artsPlace team, volunteers and board members, and consultants and facilitators as needed.
artsPlace is Canmore’s community arts centre, offering accessible arts and culture-based programs, classes, workshops, and public performances for all age groups and across multiple disciplines: visual arts, ceramics, textiles, fabrication, film, music and drama. artsPlace features a number of teaching, exhibit and performance spaces including classrooms for ceramics, fabrication and visual arts, a performance/film theatre, and a gallery space.
Responsibilities:
● Develop an inclusive and effective community engagement strategy that is based on a shared decision-making and consensus model structured around artsPlace’s Guiding Principles.
● Coordinate the community engagement process, including working with consultants and facilitators as needed to implement the strategy.
● Coordinate the Interest-Holder Engagement strategy developed by the Communications team, including coordinating meetings, developing communications materials, and tracking relationships
● Support the development of key partnerships with the Town of Canmore, its municipal agencies and other strategic partnerships.
● Support the roll out of a community-wide consultation process.
This is a 20 hour/week position until March 31 2026 at $32-34/hr + benefits (based on experience), or comparable for an independent contractor.
To Apply:
Please forward a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the arts, attachment to the Bow Valley, and why your skills and experience are a good fit for this position no later than Monday June 4, 2025 to jobs@artsplacecanmore.com with Community Engagement and Strategic Partnership Associate in the subject line, or drop off in person at artsPlace, 950 – 8th Ave, Canmore. We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
artsPlace is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture where everyone is empowered to contribute, thrive, and grow. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. artsPlace does not discriminate based on race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, or family status. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you need support during the application or interview process, please let us know. We would like to talk with you about how we could meet your needs. Please reach out confidentially to Noriko at administration@artsplacecanmore.com
Where to Apply In-Person
Job Requirements
The qualifications listed below match what we are ideally seeking in a candidate, but we will consider applications from any interested person who has a strong passion for the arts and creativity, and their ability to enrich a vibrant community. If working for a dynamic, inclusive, and creative arts centre inspires you, then we want to hear from you. Being the right person may not mean having the most experience or being the person with the closest match to the listed qualifications.
The ideal candidate is someone who is a natural relationship builder with a strong background in equity and inclusion and community engagement.
● Has experience with inclusive community engagement and is excited to design a process that is rooted in co-creation, consensus, and shared decision-making.
● Is organized and good at coordinating projects with multiple moving parts and a large number of relationships and touchpoints.
● Has experience with CRM software and data tracking and analysis.
● Has experience with progressively complex communications, especially tailored to diverse audiences.
● Has a high level of emotional intelligence, experience with conflict resolution, and an ability to support people with competing priorities coming together to develop a collective and shared vision.
● A background in equity and inclusion, including experience working with diverse groups of people.
● Indigenous awareness training and experience working with Indigenous people.
● Someone who takes initiative, is comfortable working with many unknowns including a flexible and ever-changing process.
● Someone who works well independently and as an important member of a small, committed team.
● Government relations experience an asset.
● A passion for the arts and creativity and an appreciation of multiple art forms.
