Gallery Events & Programming Assistant
Job Information
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible individual to assist the Exhibition Coordinator in the planning, organizing, promoting and facilitating community cultural events and programmes throughout the summer at CityScape Community Art Space.
Work Week: 37.5 hours (flexible work schedule, must be available weekdays, weekends)
Start Date: May 2, 2010 (16 weeks)
The mandate of CityScape is to celebrate and promote art and artists through quality experiences in a unique and inviting gallery space, and to create an inclusive environment which enriches and encourages interaction in the community. All exhibitions at CityScape are group based, themed and must have an interactive component to engage the broader community. The Gallery Events & Programming Assistant will work closely with the Exhibitions Coordinator to assist with the mounting, promotion and facilitation of summer exhibitions and their interactive components.
The Gallery Events & Programming Assistant will:
- co-ordinate delivery and installation of exhibitions;
- assist with all aspects of the opening receptions;
- co-ordinate artistic support for related events;
- coordinate provision of necessary supplies & services;
- assist with documentation and assessment;
- assist with event marketing & promotion;
- assist where necessary at events & programmes;
- assist with other organization administrative duties as required;
- assist in organizing a call for exhibition proposals and the subsequent jury process;
- assist in organizing an intake for the growing Art Rental Programme.
The successful applicant will have an interest in the arts and in developing community connections through the arts, a high degree of computer literacy, ability to problem-solve, excellent oral and written communication skills, and effective organizational skills. The position requires a self-motivated individual to take initiative, multi-task and prioritize.
Please note: this position is subject to funding under the Canada Summer Jobs programme. To be considered for this position, students must be between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment, registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year, intend to return to school on a full-time basis next year, is a Canadian Citizen ,permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred.
Please submit resume and covering letter by email (indicating Gallery Events & Programming Assistant in the subject line) to executive.director@nvartscouncil.ca, by mail or hand-delivered to:
North Vancouver Community Arts Council, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G3
$12.75 per hour + 4% vacation pay
