WordsWorth Director

Join to apply for the WordsWorth Director role at Writers' Guild of Alberta Reports To: Executive Director of the Writers' Guild of Alberta Contract Term: Starting immediately – August 31, 2026 Application Deadline: December 3, 2025 (or until suitable candidate is found) Contract Remuneration: $15,400 Position Location: Hybrid (Alberta) Job Overview The WordsWorth Director is responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing the two‑week WGA WordsWorth summer creative writing residency for youth ages 11 – 19 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 must be available in‑person to supervise the Drink the Wild Air winter youth writing retreat March 13 – 15, 2026, at Camp Kannawin at Sylvan Lake, and must be available July 2026 to stay onsite at the venue (in Alberta, location TBD) for the duration of the WordsWorth program. Core Responsibilities Coordinate and produce the WGA WordsWorth summer creative writing residency for youth ages 11 – 19. Provide programming and supervision that fosters creativity and individual growth in a fun, creative, supportive and safe environment. Work with instructors, supervisors, and guest artists to ensure the excellence of programming and supervision. Host activities and communications that foster youth involvement throughout the year. Be available to consult with and assist WGA office staff on the promotion, fundraising and registration for WordsWorth. Qualifications Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in recreational and/or educational programming for youth. Understanding of youth with a wide variety of learning styles and needs. Experience in building and supervising teams. Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, including ability to independently set priorities, consistently meet deadlines, and deliver programs within assigned budgets. Knowledge of writing and the writing community. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others to achieve the goals of the program and organization, including advancing equity and diversity where needed. Related degree or diploma (arts, education, recreation, or related field) or equivalent experience. Proficient in English, both written and spoken. The Director will be required to undergo a police background security check and, prior to the start of camp, have completed standard first aid and CPR training. Hold a Class 5 driver’s license. Application Instructions Please email your cover letter and resume following the instructions in our job posting: Deadline: December 3, 2025 Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Writers' Guild of Alberta by 2x Get notified about new Director jobs in Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Alberta, Canada . #J-18808-Ljbffr