Hear/d Mentors
Closing Date of Opportunity: 9/19/2021
Name or Organization: AUArts Students' Association
Contact Email: heard.sa@auarts.ca
Come Work With Us!
Our campus is always evolving at the Alberta University of the Arts, and here you’ll find yourself surrounded by the connoisseurs of Calgary’s contemporary culture. At the AUArts Students’ Association you’ll be working with a group of innovative, quirky, passionate, and hard-working creatives committed to providing AUArts’ student body with unique opportunities to enhance their sense of well-being, develop their professional skills, and establish a strong presence in the culture of the institution. Together, we continuously find ways to build on the strengths of our programs, boost our support services, and advocate for an exceptional student experience. Be on the pulse of Calgary’s creative community and work with Alberta’s up and coming cultural innovators!
Hear/d Residency Mentor
Reporting to the Hear/d Residency Coordinator, the Hear/d Mentor is responsible for acting as a leader within the AUArts community while supporting the student participants of the Hear/d Residency program.
Core Objectives
● Develop meeting agendas to cover required information and discussion points with participants
● Perform studio visits with participants to support the development of work
● Develop and maintain mentorship opportunities with external sources such as artists /curator mentors in the community
● Facilitate the installation and striking of the final exhibition
● Generate a safe and supportive environment for participants
● Coordinate studio visit schedule with all participants
● Communicate respectfully with participating students
● Help disseminate information that enhances the public profile of the residency
● Foster and inspire a culture of self-care and resiliency
● Act as a liaison with other support services such as the library
Who You Are
Here at AUArts SA we’ve worked hard to develop a culture we are proud to be a part of, and if you can say yes to a few of these things you might be proud to be a part of it too…
- Equity & Diversity – Are you willing to consciously create room for respectful dialogue surrounding issues of equity and diversity? Pursuing a creative life takes guts! We’ve got a diverse, spunky, progressive, and outspoken community here at AUArts, and we are always looking for ways to self-reflect and incorporate socially just practices in our workplace.
- Collaboration & Empowerment – Do you believe in bringing other people up, supporting your co-workers’ success, and finding ways to work together to accomplish your goals? From start to finish we are constantly learning from each other and finding ways to practice gratitude and celebrate the victories, both big and small.
- Inspiration & Innovation - Are you excited to put your ideas on the table, take the risk and try something new even if you might fail? We love a good brainstorming session and are always open to incorporating fresh ideas into our programs and services.
Apply Now!
If we’ve caught your eye and you’d like to apply for this position send us a resume and cover letter to help us get to know you better, and please also ensure you specify which job you’re applying for and why you think you’d be a good fit for our team.
This is a part-time position with a schedule of up to approximately 10 hours per month, and a compensation of $1500.00 honorarium.
Applications can be sent to
Rocio Graham, Hear/d Residency Coordinator: heard.sa@auarts.ca
Deadline fo applications is September 19 at midnight.
The AUArts Students’ Association is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. If you require any specific accommodations to be made during the interview process, please do not hesitate to include this information when submitting your application. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.