Job Opportunities

We are hiring!

The Penticton Art Gallery is seeking two creative and motivated art instructors to lead our Creative Kids Summer Art Program. One position is offered through Young Canada Works, and the other through Canada Summer Jobs.

As the Creative Kids Program Leader, you’ll be responsible for designing and delivering an engaging, hands-on arts education program for children throughout the summer. Working closely with the Education and Programming Coordinator, you will create a fun and educational lesson plan that introduces youth to a wide variety of artistic mediums and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and implement weekly art history-based lessons and creative projects for children ages 6 – 12

  • Work collaboratively with a fellow art instructor to deliver the program, which runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding statutory holidays

  • Supervise campers to ensure their safety and well-being at all times

  • Assist with gallery events as needed, such as our annual fundraising auction, Kidzfest, and Peachfest

  • Ensure studio is kept clean and stocked with materials needed for lessons

  • Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants

What We’re Looking For:

  • An individual with a genuine interest in the arts and/or education

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also taking initiative when necessary

  • Strong organizational and leadership skills

  • Preference will be given to candidates currently enrolled in or planning to pursue a degree in art, art history, education, or a related field

  • Experience working with children in a classroom or camp setting is an asset

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional languages are a plus

  • A completed background check through the R.C.M.P. will be required prior to employment

The Penticton Art Gallery is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds.

Eligible participants for Young Canada Works must be:

  • Between the ages of 16 and 30 at the start of employment

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada

  • The successful candidate must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or holds refugee status in Canada

  • Must meet the eligibility criteria as set in the program guidelines

  • Must be registered in the YCW on-line candidate inventory

  • Must be willing to commit to the duration of the contract

  • Must not have another full time job (over 30 hours per week) while employed under this program

  • Full-time secondary or post-secondary students in the semester preceding YCW employment

  • Intending to return to full-time studies the semester following YCW employment

  • Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits

Eligible participants for Canada Summer Jobs must be:

  • Between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period

  • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

  • Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment

Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by emailing education@pentictonartgallery.com with the subject line: Creative Kids Program Leader.

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week