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City of Many roots
Project type
Community art program
Date
June 22 2026
Location
Montreal
City of Many Roots is a community arts program in Montreal that invites teens to explore identity & belonging through creative writing and clay.
Through bilingual, reflective workshops, participants share personal stories, engage in dialogue, and use art as a tool to express and connect across diverse lived experiences.
New opportunity for an Artist or Art educator in Montreal
Co-Facilitator / Art Educator Contract Position | Part-Time | Montreal
City of Many Roots is seeking a Co-Facilitator / Art Educator to support a four-part workshop series for teens in Montreal exploring identity, belonging, language, and cultural storytelling through creative writing and clay. You’ll work closely with the lead facilitator to support participant engagement, and program delivery in partnership with local community centres.
What You’ll Do
● Co-facilitate workshops for teens (ages 13–18)
● Support creative writing, clay, and reflective art activities
● Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants
● Assist with workshop setup, materials, and logistics
● Support group discussions on identity, culture, language, and belonging
● Collaborate with community centre staff and project partners
● Contribute ideas for workshop activities and creative exercises
● Support a final showcase or community sharing event (if applicable)
Who You Are
● Experience facilitating youth arts, educational, or community programming ● Comfortable engaging teens in creative and reflective conversations
● Passionate about themes of identity, migration, language, and belonging
● Strong communicator who is collaborative, organized, and adaptable ● Comfortable working in community spaces
● Experience with visual arts, ceramics, creative writing, or mixed media is an asset
Qualifications
● Bilingual in English and French (strong asset)
● Knowledge of Montreal community organizations and youth spaces
● Background in art education, fine arts, or community arts
Contract Details
● Part-time contract position (4 workshops)
● Workshops will take place in Montreal
● Compensation based on experience
How to Apply Please submit:
● Resume/CV
● Short statement of interest
● Examples of relevant community arts, youth, or facilitation work (optional but encouraged)
Send your application to : cityofmanyroots@gmail.com to the attention of Carolina Aguirre.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.