Applications due: Monday, November 6, 2017, 5:00 pm
Hours: 10 hours/week (5.5 hours on Saturdays; 4.5 hours on Sundays) + possibility of some weekday evening hours
Salary: $15.00 per hour (plus 12% in lieu)
Start Date: November 18th
Job description:
The Evergreen Cultural Centre (ECC) seeks an outgoing and enthusiastic Gallery Assistant to support the development and delivery of the Art Gallery at Evergreen’s (AGE) exhibition, public engagement and education programs. Under the direction of the Curator/Visual Arts Manager, and with the support of volunteer Gallery Attendants, the Assistant will create a welcoming and informative experience for gallery visitors.
The Gallery Assistant will encourage creativity by facilitating our monthly Westminster Savings Family Days art activities, working together with volunteers and art instructors, and leading family-friendly exhibition tours. The Assistant will provide essential administrative, research and logistical support for current and upcoming exhibitions, education and public engagement programs. The Assistant will also participate in the research and development of various marketing and communication initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor the gallery and the work of volunteer Gallery Attendants.
• Record and manage attendance records.
• Manage, and develop gallery physical and electronic mail lists.
• Perform exhibition research as required by the Curator.
• Manage exhibition archives.
• Facilitate Westminster Savings Family Day activities
• Develop and lead weekly exhibition tours related to AGE exhibitions.
• Provide exhibition research assistance and administrative support to the Curator.
• Provide research assistance and administrative support to the Curator/Visual Arts and Education Managers on the development of education and public engagement activities.
• General administrative duties will include data entry; monitoring office and telephones; upkeep files and other relevant information.
Qualifications:
The candidate will be a personable, creative, and resourceful individual with a demonstrated knowledge of current contemporary Canadian and international artistic practices. The candidate will possess an interest in and knowledge of trends in public engagement and educational program planning and delivery in the arts. The candidate will have the ability to engage with socially diverse visitors of all ages and backgrounds. The position demands that the candidate have excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills. The position also requires the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision and to take initiative. The candidate must possess or be prepared to obtain a valid criminal record check. First aid training is an asset.
• University upper year student or graduate with a degree in an arts-related field, with one or more years practical experience in an art gallery, museum or educational environment, or experience-based equivalents
• Exceptional communications skills
• Exceptional organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative and problem solve.
• Computer experience with web applications, Microsoft Office and basic database knowledge
Contact:
Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to:
Katherine Dennis, Curator/Visual Arts Manager
Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam V3B 7Y3
Email: katherine@evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No telephone calls please.