RFP - Cultural Connector
/Job Title:
RFP - Cultural Connector
Organization:
The Britannia Community Centre Services Society
Deadline:
May. 25, 2026
Organization Description:
The Britannia Community Services Centre is a unique campus full of programs and services for community members of all ages in the vibrant center of the Grandview Woodland and Strathcona neighbourhoods. The Britannia Community Services Centre Society manages the 17.04 acre complex in collaboration with the Vancouver School Board, the Vancouver Public Library Board, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, and the City of Vancouver.
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Job Description:
The Britannia Community Services Centre Society is seeking proposals for a Cultural Connector with demonstrated experience in the planning, coordination, and facilitation of exhibitions and related activities at the Britannia Art Gallery, which serves the Downtown Eastside, Strathcona, and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods. This role is grounded in relationship-building, care-based practice, and community connection. The Gallery Lead (Cultural Connector) works to support inclusive, accessible, and culturally safe spaces where art and community come together, with particular attention to artists and voices that have historically been marginalized or underrepresented. This includes supporting the visibility and resurgence of Indigenous artists, other equity-denied artists, and local artists living within the Gallery’s catchment area, from Burrard Inlet to Grandview Highway and from False Creek and Abbot Street to Nanaimo Street. The Gallery Lead (Cultural Connector) supports artist selection, communication, coordination, and public engagement processes in alignment with the Gallery’s Operating Guide, governance structures, and partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Exhibition Planning & Coordination
• Support the coordination of exhibitions and related activities within approved schedules and capacity.
• Implement exhibition plans in alignment with Gallery decisions, policies, and partner requirements.
• Promote and advocate the gallery vision and mission and align with Society principles and events.
Artist Communication and Care Support respectful, clear, and timely communication with artists, programmers and partners throughout exhibition development and delivery, including:
• Sharing logistical information needed for planning exhibitions, workshops, or talks (e.g., space dimensions, timelines).
• Coordinating installation activities in accordance with Vancouver Public Library (VPL) guidelines and in communication with relevant staff.
• Supporting artists during installation and deinstallation, including confirming equipment needs, signage, labels, and print materials where applicable.
• Coordinating schedules for installations, workshops, artist talks, Society brochures and related events with artists, VPL staff, and internal partners. Promotion, Engagement & Communications
• Support or host exhibition openings, artist talks, workshops, or related events as capacity allows, in coordination with partners and volunteers where applicable.
• Coordinate documentation of exhibitions and events, including photographs and basic records, in alignment with Gallery policies and artist agreements.
• Support the development and sharing of promotional materials and digital content related to exhibitions and artists.
• Assist with publicizing upcoming exhibitions through Gallery and partner platforms.
• Share artist-provided content for use on approved platforms, such as the BAG website, Britannia Community Centre channels, and social media.
Community & Partner Liaison
• Support respectful use of shared public spaces, ensuring program areas are left clean, orderly, and secure in accordance with VPL and Centre policies.
• Coordinate equipment care and report maintenance needs within approved budgets.
• Report incidents, accidents, or damage to the appropriate staff member in accordance with Gallery procedures.
• Contribute to integrated community arts programming through coordination and relationship-building with:
the Community Arts Programmer at Britannia Community Centre
the Arts & Culture Committee
Vancouver Public Library staff
Britannia schools and community partners
Accountability, Documentation & Reporting
• Track basic exhibition-related expenses and submit documentation as required.
• Support timely processing of artist payments in alignment with approved budgets and schedules. • Contribute to annual budget planning discussions as requested. • Attend Arts & Culture Committee meetings as required. • Prepare brief written or verbal updates on exhibitions, attendance, engagement, and notable outcomes for internal reporting and learning purposes.
Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Maintain professional conduct aligned with Britannia Art Gallery policies, values, and procedures, including respectful interactions with artists, staff, partners, and the public.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with artists and community-based arts programming.
• Familiarity with equity-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices.
• Basic administrative and coordination skills.
• Comfort using common digital tools for communication and simple design (e.g., Canva or similar platforms).
How to Apply:
Submit proposals to: Marina Montiel – Office Administrator britannia_hiring@vancouver.ca
The Britannia Community Centre Society
Subject: RFP – Cultural Connector
Proposal Requirements
• Profile and relevant experience
• Examples of past events
• Proposed approach and timeline
• Fee acknowledgment (fixed contract)
• References (2–3)
Remuneration:
The total contract value for this position is $21,000 CAD, inclusive of all fees, excluding pre-approved expenses.
