Gallery Rental Event Liaison
/Organization:
Vancouver Art Gallery
Deadline:
May. 10, 2024
Organization Description:
The Vancouver Art Gallery, one of the largest and innovative art museums in Canada, is undergoing a multi-phase organizational transformation after celebrating 90 years of operation. With a permanent collection of more than 12,000 works of art, the Gallery is implementing a campaign to build a new purpose-built gallery facility in downtown Vancouver planned to open in 2027. This is a moment of growth, exploration and change, as the Gallery re-articulates its relationship to communities and audiences and envisions the role of an art museum in the 21st century.
The new building designed by Swiss Architects Herzog and de Meuron will provide an optimal platform to reimagine the Gallery’s relationship with the world. The new Gallery building will be the most ecologically sustainable art museum in Canada. The creation of a world-class purpose-built art facility will enable the Gallery to foster deeper and wider community relations and expand audiences, celebrate Indigenous culture, and acknowledge the diverse heritage and histories of place and people in Canada and the ancestral and unceded territories of the Traditional Coast Salish Lands including the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw) and Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ) Nations.
Complementing and building upon a rich institutional history of exhibiting photography and moving image, design, craft, material and popular culture—in an expanded field of visual culture—the Gallery further seeks the development of an online and virtual space—“a second building”—that blurs the line between the “real” and “virtual” worlds. Through innovative art programming, the Gallery will be a leader in interpreting Canada’s past, present and future.
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Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager Gallery Events and through the Rental & Event Associate the Rental Event Liaison performs as the point of contact during private rental events.
Responsibilities:
The Rental Event Liaison welcomes clients and vendors and monitors their activities and ensures they adhere to Rental event rules and guidelines. The incumbent ensures the private event runs smoothly to meet both the client’s needs and those of the Gallery. The Rental Event Liaison keeps regular communication with Security staff to ensure safety and security procedures are met. The incumbent collaborates with Gallery staff departments, including but not limited to, Building Services, Preparation, Coat Check, Audio Visual and Educators. The incumbent has the ability to multitask and be proactive while performing a variety of event related support tasks. The Event Liaison will also be required to provide administrative support to the Gallery Rental Booking Clerk during scheduled office shifts on an as needed basis. Administrative shifts take place within standard business hours. Administrative duties include event client follow up via email and telephone.
Qualifications:
Customer service and front-of-house experience in event planning, film, entertainment or
Hospitality field is preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to maintain tact
and diplomacy while under pressure. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, the public and Gallery staff. The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings is required.
How to Apply:
Please email your resume by May 10, 2024 to Director of People and Culture, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2H7, email hr@vanartgallery.bc.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted.
The Vancouver Art Gallery is situated on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations. I
INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA) STATEMENT
The Vancouver Art Gallery commits to providing equitable access to everyone. We actively support accessibility, anti-racism, 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and encourage diversity in our staff, visitors, volunteers and programming. We cultivate a safer space where all voices are heard, valued and represented. The Gallery stands against hatred, discrimination, racism, homophobia and transphobia.
Remuneration:
Pay grade 11, Step 2: $21.56 per hour plus % in lieu or benefits
Contact Name: Shaila Kasmani
Contact Email: hr@vanartgallery.bc.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 662-4700
