Education & Programming Manager- Art Gallery of Mississauga

The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is looking for an energetic and motivated Education & Programming Manager to develop, facilitate and promote the organization’s community and educational programming.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Connect art to the public through innovative programs that engage and attract new audiences
• Lead select AGM initiatives in education, learning, and gallery interpretation
• Conceptualize, implement, promote, and evaluate the AGM’s education programming and services for children, youth, adults, and seniors, both in-house and through community outreach
• Analyze post-program and event surveys with other staff for reporting and continuous improvement and tracking
• Research, post expressions of interest, and engage artists and community partners to partner with the AGM in the development and facilitation of AGM programming
• Work with local community groups and schools to develop educational experiences that support the objectives of the program
• Provide exhibition tours to community and school groups
• Work with the Communications Manager to create and promote marketing materials for AGM programming/workshop initiatives
• In collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator, oversee the gallery’s front desk ambassador training for the exhibitions and assist with ongoing training
• Work collaboratively across departments to enhance the visitor experience
• Develop and promote self-directed learning opportunities in the gallery
• Working in conjunction with the Executive Director to research public and private grant sources, write proposals and reports to potential individual, corporate, government, and foundation funders
• Respond to queries from artists/community partners and follow up in a timely manner
• Work as part of the gallery team – participate in staff meetings, training and engagement
• Participate in the supervision of co-op students, interns, and volunteers as required
• Supports the Operations Manager by acting as the back-up Bingo Coordinator
• Other tasks as assigned