Company: Red Deer Polytechnic
Location: 100 College Boulevard, Red Deer, AB
Hourly Wage: $17.98
Job Type: Casual
Start Date: September 16, 2024
End Date: April 30, 2025 (if term-certain)
Job Overview:
Red Deer Polytechnic is currently seeking Visual Art Models for their School of Arts and Education. This casual, on-call position involves posing for art classes where students will use the model’s image for drawing, painting, or sculpting. The role offers an hourly wage of $17.98 and requires a commitment to varying schedules based on class needs.
Job Description:
As a Visual Art Model at Red Deer Polytechnic, you will be an integral part of the creative process for students in the Visual Arts Diploma, Bachelor of Fine Arts (University Transfer), Bachelor of Applied Arts – Animation and Visual Effects, and Bachelor of Applied Arts – Film, Theatre, and Live Entertainment programs. Your primary responsibility will be to pose in various positions, either clothed or unclothed, as required by the instructor. Sessions may involve full-body or portrait modelling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Posing: Follow directions from the art class instructor to pose in different positions, both clothed and unclothed, as needed for the class.
- Flexibility: Adapt to different modelling requirements including nude and clothed sessions.
- Duration: Remain still for extended periods during each session to provide accurate references for student work.
Qualifications:
- Required: Ability to follow directions and remain still for long periods. No previous modelling experience is required.
- Preferred: Previous experience as a model can be beneficial but is not necessary.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Hourly Wage: $17.98 per hour.
- Additional Compensation: An extra 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays, and benefits.
- Employment Type: Casual, part-time, on a call-in basis.
About Red Deer Polytechnic:
Red Deer Polytechnic is dedicated to advancing Alberta’s economic and social priorities through over 80 industry-relevant programs. The institution serves approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ Continuing Education learners. Located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6, and Métis ancestral lands, Red Deer Polytechnic is committed to honoring and transforming relationships with Indigenous and Métis communities. The Polytechnic is known for its modern teaching facilities, research and innovation centers, and commitment to applied research and lifelong learning.
Application Details:
- Competition Number: 2024-A-141
- Open Date: September 12, 2024
- Close Date: Open Until Filled
- Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume
- Optional Documents: None specified
- Contact for Information: Adrienne Dagg at Adrienne.dagg@rdpolytech.ca
Special Instructions:
This position is conditionally funded and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement. Applicants are encouraged to provide diverse perspectives and experiences. Red Deer Polytechnic welcomes applications from individuals representing a range of backgrounds, including Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and those of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Accommodation requests can be made by contacting Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.
Note: Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Red Deer Polytechnic is excited to welcome new members to its community who are committed to contributing to the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.
