Education Program Coordinator

Community Services/Art Gallery Peterborough - Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services Division
1 Vacancy, Temporary up to 16 Months | CUPE Local 126
Competition # 26-T-56

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

Organize, develop, and supervise the educational and interpretive activities of the gallery, studio, and outreach programs and perform related administrative duties. Work with the Curator and Director to ensure programs are effective and exhibition driven, creating access to the Art Gallery of Peterborough’s Permanent Collection, changing, and incoming touring exhibitions for all age groups and the diverse communities of Peterborough. Develop public awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of the arts through on and off-site programs and digital initiatives for Gallery visitors and distanced learners. Communicate the Art Gallery of Peterborough’s programs to the local, regional and national community. 

Qualifications

Requires a four year degree in Art Education and/or Art History or equivalent and a minimum of two years’ experience in a related institution with a thorough knowledge of current educational practices. Must be conversant with both Canadian historical and contemporary art. Responsible for maintaining contact with educational developments particularly in the areas of contemporary art and historical art of regional, national and international scope. Requires an advanced level of word processing, intermediate level of spreadsheet and database software applications. Must possess excellent communications, administrative, research, writing, and organizational skills, be able to take initiatives in proposing and implementing programmes and policies.

Must have a good understanding of policies and procedures within the contemporary art and art education.

Salary

Classification for this position with CUPE L126: 9

$40.17/Hour

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 26-T-56 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2026, to, recruiting@peterborough.ca.

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require an accommodation. 

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