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Jobs (Alberta): WordsWorth Director – Writers’ Guild of Alberta

Writers’ Guild of Alberta Contract Chance: WordsWorth Director

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is seeking an individual with experience and passion for working with creative youth as Director for our popular WordsWorth Summer Youth Creative Writing Residency for writers ages 11 – 19.

The WordsWorth Director is responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing the two-week WGA WordsWorth summer creative writing residency for youth ages 11 – 19 at Red Deer Polytechnic in July, as well as engaging the WordsWorth community in between summer programs. Duties include the direction, supervision, and evaluation of instructors and supervision team, for the design and scheduling of courses and additional activities for WordsWorth, and for ensuring a safe and enjoyable camp experience that fosters creativity.





This is a contract position running immediately – August 31, 2026. Remuneration is $15,400.

The successful candidate:

- Has experience in a supervising/management capacity in programs for youth under 18.
- Must be available to supervise the Drink the Wild Air winter youth writing retreat March 13 – 15, 2026, at Camp Kannawin at Sylvan Lake.
- Must be available July 2026 to stay onsite at the venue (TBD) for the duration of the WordsWorth program.
- Must have a Class 5 driver’s license (own vehicle helpful but not required).
- Is required to undergo a police background security check immediately upon contracting, and, prior to the start of Drink the Wild Air, have completed standard first aid and CPR training.

Applications will remain open until December 3, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found.

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