OPPORTUNITIES
Contemporary Calgary's mission is to provide Calgary and its visitors with a significant visual arts destination dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Contemporary Calgary shares a passion for art that is relevant, meaningful and challenging. We believe in the power of art to transform the places and the lives we live. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment, and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Education Program Assistant
Contemporary Calgary is seeking a full-time Education Program Assistant.
This opportunity aims to support early-career artists or educators who have faced challenges to employment.
We are excited to announce the creation of a new position in our organization, the Education Program Assistant. This individual will join Contemporary Calgary’s Education Programming team, contributing to our efforts to be welcoming, inclusive, engaging and relevant to increasingly wider and diverse audiences. This position is an opportunity for both Contemporary Calgary and the chosen candidate; expanding our capacity to offer education programming while providing the individual with invaluable early career experience in Art Education.
Please apply with a cover letter and resume in PDF format to careers@contemporarycalgary.com.
Subject Line: Education Program Assistant
Application deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025
Education Facilitator
Contemporary Calgary is seeking a part-time Education Facilitator.
This opportunity aims to support early-career artists or educators who have faced challenges to employment.
The Education Facilitator will deliver the programming developed by the Education Programming department, offer feedback based on their in-session experience, and work collaboratively with other members of the Education Programming team to further develop and deliver high quality programs.
Please apply with a cover letter and resume in PDF format to careers@contemporarycalgary.com.
Subject Line: Education Facilitator
Application deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025
Please note that we are hiring two Education Facilitators.
EVENT STAFF
Contemporary Calgary is seeking a casual/part-time Event Staff.
Contemporary Calgary is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates for this position.
Please apply with a cover letter and resume in PDF format to careers@contemporarycalgary.com.
Subject Line: Event Staff
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CALL FOR PRESENCE EXHIBITION VOLUNTEERS
July - November 9th
We’re excited to announce that we are seeking volunteers for our upcoming group exhibition Presence, featuring Abbas Akhavan, Ghazaleh Avarzamani, Tamara Lee-Anne Cardinal, Christine Howard Sandoval, Jayce Salloum, Linda Sormin, and Badlands Art Residency x Lindsay Sutton.
Presence is a powerful group exhibition that brings together the different perspectives of each artist to explore how we live in and shape the spaces around us, and how those spaces influence our sense of community. Through diverse artworks reflecting on placemaking, collective experience, and the evolving definitions of community, the exhibition invites visitors to engage deeply with the everyday ways we exist within and transform our environments. As an Exhibition Volunteer, you’ll help support the show and make sure visitors have a great experience exploring these important ideas. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful and connect with art that speaks to everyday life and community.
What will your role involve?
As an Exhibition Volunteer, you will play a key role in enhancing the visitor experience. You will assist visitors by engaging them in conversations about the artworks, helping them connect with the exhibition, and answering general questions. Your responsibilities will also include offering friendly guidance—such as clarifying which works are interactive and which are for viewing only—ensuring a welcoming atmosphere, and providing support as needed throughout the space.
What are the requirements?
We ask for volunteers to commit to at least one shift per week from August through November 9. Shifts are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12-7 PM, and Sundays from 12-5 PM.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please submit your interest here by Thursday, August 21.
Note: Volunteer Training will take place on Friday, August 29, 3:00 – 4:00 PM. All Volunteers must attend.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Beth Kane Manger, Visitor Experience at beth@contemporarycalgary.com and Sabine Levesque at sabine@contemporarycalgary.com
Contemporary Calgary is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful volunteer community and encourages applications from all individuals.
Join our Events Volunteer Team!
We’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to join our Events Team at Contemporary Calgary!
As an Events Volunteer, you’ll help support a wide range of happenings — from gallery openings, artist talks, and film screenings to private rentals and community celebrations. No two events are the same, and neither are the roles! Tasks may include welcoming guests, assisting with check-in, providing wayfinding, or helping with set-up and takedown.
We’re looking for team players who enjoy connecting with people and are open to jumping in wherever help is needed. If you’re adaptable, friendly, and excited to be part of Calgary’s vibrant arts and culture scene, we’d love to hear from you.