Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design
Employment type: Part-time contract, 22 hours per week (two-year term)
Salary $35,000 per year
About the Centre
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is a for-impact charitable organisation and a leading force in the
educational, promotional, and economic development of the craft sector on Unama’ki Cape Breton Island,
with a membership of over 300 individuals and organisations throughout the Island. The Centre’s 14,000 sq. ft
facility in Sydney houses five studios and a Gallery Shop representing more than 120 local artisans.
The Centre is located in Unama’ki, the unceded and traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq. We strive to honour
and uphold the Treaties of Peace and Friendship made with the Mi’kmaq by celebrating the ongoing tradition
of craft and creative practice of the First Peoples of this land.
Position Overview
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design is seeking a creative and organised Exhibitions Coordinator to develop
exhibitions and lead the education, public events, and community engagement programs connected to our
artist residencies and exhibitions.
This is a part-time position (22 hours per week) on a two-year contract, and an excellent opportunity for an
emerging arts professional looking to build hands-on experience in exhibition development and public
programming. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Executive Director and as part of a
collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
Exhibitions & Artist Residencies
• Work with the exhibition committee to develop and build exhibitions from concept through to opening,
and to install and strike each show.
• Coordinate and liaise with artists in residence, acting as their main point of contact at the Centre and
supporting their connection with the community.
Education & Public Programming
• Lead the design and implementation of education programs, public events, and community engagement
activities that respond to current exhibitions and residencies, including workshops, artist talks, tours, and
drop-in activities.
• Identify and contract instructors and facilitators whose practice and lived experience reflect the diversity
of our community.
Program Administration & Logistics
• Ensure learning programs run smoothly by managing the behind-the-scenes administration, scheduling,
registration, supplies, and communications.
• Track program budgets and participant engagement, and provide written reports in support of grant
reporting.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the team and the Centre.
Qualifications
This position is open to emerging arts professionals, and on-the-job training and mentorship will be provided.
The successful candidate will have:• A background or keen interest in craft, fine arts, or a related discipline
• Some experience (paid, volunteer, or academic) in exhibitions, arts education, working with artists, or
public programming
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and community engagement abilities
• The capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
Experience working with diverse communities, including IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIAP+, and Official Language Minority
communities, is valued.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Lori Burke, Executive Director, at
lori@capebretoncraft.com no later than December 4, 2026.
Applications may also be submitted in any of the following ways:
• Audio file or link (no longer than 90 seconds)
• Video file or link (no longer than 90 seconds)
• By mail: Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design, P.O. Box 1686, Sydney, NS B1P 6T7
• In person: 322 Charlotte Street, Sydney, NS
Accepted audio and video formats include MP3, MP4, M4A, and MOV, as well as Google Drive, YouTube, or
OneDrive links. Please name files using your name and content type (for example, Jane Smith_Cover Letter).
All applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cape Breton Centre for Craft & Design encourages applications from IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIAP+, and Official
Language Minority individuals. The Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and
inclusiveness in all its work. We work proactively to build diversity into our teams, creative communities,
programs, and services