Young Canada Works BIPOC Curatorial and Marketing Assistant
/Job Title:
Young Canada Works BIPOC Curatorial and Marketing Assistant
Organization:
Griffin Art Projects
Deadline:
Aug. 16, 2026
Organization Description:
Griffin Art Projects is a small team environment and this role will provide assistance and guidance with a wide range of administration tasks such as operational support, registrar duties, audience development, program research, planning and delivery. Through this project, Griffin Art Projects aims to increase the strength and reciprocity of its relationships with local community groups, particularly BIPOC communities on the North Shore, throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Griffin Art Projects is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a positive, diverse and welcoming environment. Please indicate in your application if you face any barriers to employment; we will try to accommodate your needs. Transportation and en route accommodation costs incurred by applicants who must relocate more than 125 km from their permanent residence may be reimbursed. This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations program.
Griffin is a unionized workplace with a collective agreement as part of the Arts and Cultural Workers Union, IATSE B-778. Griffin Art Projects is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity objectives and invites application from all qualified individuals.
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Job Description:
Griffin Art Projects seeks applications for the position of BIPOC Curatorial and Marketing Assistant. This position is open to BIPOC graduates. This position is a YCW Building Careers in Heritage Internship for college or university graduates. In order to meet eligibility requirements, applicants must be:
● a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
● legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
● between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
● a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed. The position is scheduled Thursdays to Sundays 9 - 5PM. The contract period is Thursday, September 3, 2026 to Sunday, March 28, 2027.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, and assisting the Gallery Manager and Adjunct Curators, the Curatorial and Marketing Assistant will provide assistance with the development and execution of our ongoing public programs, outreach, and marketing efforts, with a particular focus on bringing BIPOC perspectives to Griffin’s activities, initiatives and operations.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position will be a recent graduate from a Bachelor or Masters degree in fine arts, design, Indigenous studies or related field. They will have excellent organizational and planning skills with the demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines. Competency in Microsoft Office is required and experience preparing design materials with the Adobe Creative suite and InDesign, or an interest and willingness to learn these skills, is an asset. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills, as well as the ability to work with diverse community groups, including Indigenous communities and youth. French language ability is considered an asset.
How to Apply:
Please apply with a cover letter and resume before August 16, 2026, by email to info@griffinartprojects.ca with the subject line "Curatorial and Marketing Assistant".
Remuneration:
$27.85
