Gallery Educator

GALLERY EDUCATOR

VANCOUVER ART GALLERY

Casual Position

The Vancouver Art Gallery believes creativity is fundamental to an open and engaged world. Bring your experience in Public Engagement and Learning to one of Canada's leading arts institutions in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Reporting to the Head of Learning, the Gallery Educator supports the development, delivery and facilitation of educational programs for families, children and youth. This role contributes to a dynamic slate of family tours, workshops and camp programs that foster meaningful engagement with the Gallery's exhibitions and collections.

Working primarily within Family Programs, the Gallery Educator collaborates with colleagues across the Public Engagement and Learning team to shape and deliver ongoing programming that supports the Gallery's commitment to lifelong learning. Through tours, camps and hands-on workshops, this role helps introduce visitors of all ages to historic, modern, and contemporary art, art history, creative practice and diverse forms of cultural production.

What You Will Do 

• Research material relevant to exhibitions and proposed audiences and delivery of Digital and In Person Gallery programs.
• Assists in writing and editing scripts as directed and provides input for the development of new programs, tours and activities
• Works collaboratively as part of a team to develop and deliver family tours and workshops both virtual and in gallery live. 
• Conducts tours and speaks to the public, provides information, and responds to questions, as assigned (Both virtual and in person)
• Assists with logistics of delivering programs both digital and in person programs.
• A strong familiarity with webinar related equipment and systems such as ZOOM, MS teams, Facebook and Instagram Live. 
• Prepares supplies and equipment for programs as directed.
• Provides guidance and coordination of volunteers and assists them in helping with the delivery of tours and workshop activities.
• Assists in ensuring the smooth running of events i.e., signage, scheduling, etc.
• Supports the Gallery's overall goals towards a cohesive brand voice and identity.  

This role contributes to the overall success of the Public Engagement and Learning team and ensures contribution to the Gallery's strategic goals. 

What You Bring to the Role 

As a Gallery Educator, you have completed Grade 12, supplemented by post-secondary education in Arts, Humanities, Education or a related field, along with relevant experience delivering educational or public-facing programs.

In addition, you have: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence facilitating tours, workshops and programs for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain respectful, effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and visitors
• Experience delivering educational programs within the visual arts or a museum setting (an asset)
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• A collaborative, adaptable approach and comfort working in public-facing environments

COMPENSATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Salary: Pay Grade 15: Step 1: $24.49 per hour, plus a percentage in lieu of benefits.

Schedule: Sunday shifts for Making Place , with occasional additional shifts to support training and new exhibition rollouts. Hours will vary depending on the program.

This is a unionized position. This assignment falls under the jurisdiction of CUPE Local 15 – VMECW.  

This is an on-site position at the Gallery's downtown Vancouver location.

TO APPLY

Please submit your application through our careers portal by Wednesday February 18, 2026, at 11:59pm.

Please note that only applicants with Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work permit will be considered.

Our Values

The Vancouver Art Gallery commits to five core values that guide all that we do:

• We are respectful of the unceded Indigenous territory upon which we are situated
• We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment
• We believe that curiosity is a pathway to innovation
• We establish clear goals and expectations to cultivate a culture of accountability
• We foster successful collaboration through thoughtful communication and active listening

The Vancouver Art Gallery is situated on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations. We offer a welcoming, team-based office culture and we are committed to providing equitable access to everyone.  We actively support accessibility, anti-racism, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, and encourage diversity in our staff, volunteers, visitors, and programming. We cultivate a safer space where all voices are heard, valued and represented. 

More About the Vancouver Art Gallery

Founded in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery is recognized as one of North America's most innovative visual arts institutions. The Gallery's celebrated exhibitions, extensive public programs and emphasis on advancing scholarship all focus on historical and contemporary art from British Columbia and around the world. Special attention is given to the accomplishments of Indigenous artists, as well as to those of the Asia Pacific region—through the Centre for Global Asias (formerly the Institute of Asian Art) founded in 2014. The Gallery's exhibitions also explore the impact of images in the larger sphere of visual culture, design and architecture.

The Gallery's new Art of Wellbeing lab furthers its commitment to community by promoting the role of art in fostering health and wellbeing. Developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals, researchers and Indigenous Elders, the lab creates opportunities for individuals to engage with art in ways that support mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

The Vancouver Art Gallery is a charitable not-for-profit organization supported by its members, individual donors, corporate funders, foundations, the City of Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.