About Us:

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community.

We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture built on dedication, teamwork, and genuine care.

Our commitment to creating a positive environment is reflected in our employee feedback from the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, with 92.8% of employees saying they enjoy their work, and 92.6% feeling equipped with the resources they need to stay secure on the job.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:

The Community Art Specialist is responsible for developing and coordinating community arts initiatives that foster creativity and strengthen relationships with artists and local arts organizations that fall outside the scope of the Public Art Policy. This role serves as a key liaison between the City and arts-related projects, including the rotational art program and community arts hub.

Responsibilities include

- Develop and enhance the community arts portfolio through programs, frameworks, and initiatives that support local artists, creative expression, and placemaking activities.
- Coordinate the rotational art program, including artist calls, exhibition planning, scheduling,



and installation activities.
- Support the planning, coordination, and day-to-day operation of the community arts hub in collaboration with community partners and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with artists, arts organizations, and community groups to advance arts and cultural initiatives.
- Provide operational and administrative support for public art projects, including temporary and permanent installations, as required.

You Bring:

- Undergraduate degree in fine arts, art history, arts management, cultural studies, museum studies, or another related degree required.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in arts and culture administration.
- Knowledge and experience in exhibition curation and program development in a museum, art gallery, or other public/community art settings.
- Proven experience working with the creative community, including artists, artist collectives, and/or non-profit arts organizations.
- Excellent relationship-building and management skills.
- Basic knowledge of project management.
- Ability to think critically and balance strategic and operational needs.
- Ability to build strong and team-oriented relationships internally and externally.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and provide subject matter expertise.

We Offer:

Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, our employees also enjoy:





- Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts, gym membership, social events, and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that. Additional Information:

This is a six-month term position that is expected to work 18.75 hours per week. Extension of the term is not guaranteed and will depend on operational needs.

Next Steps:

Candidates are invited to apply online. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In-person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The City of Airdrie is committed to fostering a workplace culture where belonging, equity, accessibility, and diversity are deeply ingrained into all parts of the City, where employees feel they belong, are treated with respect, and where everyone can thrive and contribute to the City’s success.

Postings close at 10:00 PM MT (Mountain Time) on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.

📌 Community Art Specialist - Term (6 Months) (Airdrie)
🏢 City of Airdrie
📍 Airdrie