Marketing and Communications Associate

ORGANIZATION:
Contemporary Art Gallery

DEADLINE:
Feb. 13, 2026

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
For fifty years, the Contemporary Art Gallery has played a key role in the cultural ecologies of Vancouver, operating as a threshold between the Lower Mainland and broader contexts for contemporary art nationally and internationally. With a primary commitment to presenting the work of early and mid-career artists from across Canada and around the globe, CAG champions art, artists, and ideas that challenge us to transcend the familiar, reimagine the possible, and deepen our understanding of ourselves, one another, and the worlds around us.

Building on its previous histories as an artists’ service organization and an artist-run centre, CAG has operated as a non-collecting public gallery since 1996. Currently housed in a 6,000-square-foot facility in downtown Vancouver, CAG is within close proximity of 2.5 million people in the Greater Vancouver Area.

CAG carries out its work on the unceded and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As a predominantly settler-led organization, CAG acknowledges its responsibility to these nations and is committed to building sustained, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities and supporting reconciliation and Indigenous sovereignty.

WEBSITE:
http://www.cagvancouver.org

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG) is seeking a full-time Marketing & Communications Associate. This permanent position works weekdays from 10 am to 6 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends required, and is primarily on-site. The anticipated start date is early April 2026.

Working collaboratively with CAG staff, Board committees, and stakeholders, the Marketing and Communications Associate plays a lead role in developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies that promote exhibitions and programs, enhance the gallery’s public profile, and increase visitor engagement. The role includes managing CAG’s digital presence, producing marketing and brand materials, facilitating media relations, and shaping key messaging in alignment with an artist-driven, audience-centered mandate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement marketing and communications plans for print and digital media, advertising, email communications, and social media

• Manage CAG’s digital communications channels, including website, social media, and email campaigns, in collaboration with colleagues and partners

• Create and edit content, track analytics, and respond to public inquiries

• Oversee production of marketing and communications materials and coordinate with external partners and vendors

• Liaise with media outlets, respond to press requests, and maintain relationships with key media contacts

• Track marketing and communications metrics to inform future strategies

• Manage the marketing and communications budget

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong project management skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for multiple audiences

• Demonstrated experience with social media marketing or account management

• Creative problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive, anti-oppressive work environment

• Interest in the cultural sector and/or contemporary art

• Two or more years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or a related field

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Photoshop and InDesign) is an asset

• Familiarity with web content management systems and/or email marketing platforms is an asset; training can be provided

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a CV and statement of intent summarizing your interest in the position to employment@cagvancouver.org with the subject line “Marketing & Communications Associate application.” Statements of intent may be submitted as a cover letter, video, audio recording, or slideshow/presentation. Applications are preferred electronically. If accommodation is required at any point in the application or hiring process, contact contact@cagvancouver.org. The application deadline is February 13, 2026, at 5 pm PST. This is a union position.

REMUNERATION:
$32.33/hour (minimum)