Gallery Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Gallery Assistant
- Organization name:
- Gallery 2
- Job location:
- Grand Forks, British Columbia
- Length of assignment:
- 2017-05-16 to 2017-08-05 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $13.50
Gallery 2 Art and Heritage Centre
524 Central Avenue
Grand Forks, BC
Number of positions: 2
Terms: Contract position
Starting Date: May 16, 2017
Salary Level: $13.50/hour
16 weeks, 30 hrs/week, pending funding approval
Immediate Supervisor: Administrator
Supervisor: Curator
General Responsibilities and Functions:
Reporting to the Curator the Gallery Assistant engages visitors regarding the exhibitions presented at the Gallery 2. The candidate will:
Ensure that the gallery spaces are opened and closed on time
Collect admission donations and maintain attendance records
Host visitors to exhibitions
Initiate discussions about the exhibitions on view
Inform the public of Gallery 2’s educational and public programs
Promote Gallery 2’s membership program to visitors
Assist the Curator with exhibition installation and take-down
Provide assistance to the Administrative, Educational, Curatorial, and Gift Shop departments as required
Qualifications:
The candidate:
Is enrolled in a museum studies, fine arts, or education program
Has good knowledge of and keen interest in contemporary visual art and museum practices
Has a proven ability to communicate effectively in English; a second language is an asset
Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Is comfortable interacting with people and public speaking
Possesses the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Was a full-time student in the year proceeding the YCW job and intends to return to full-time studies in the fall of 2016.
Application deadline May 5th, 2017.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
E-mail applications to: Ted Fogg, Curator
curator@g2gf.ca
or mail to:
Ted Fogg, Curator
Gallery 2
PO Box 2140
Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0
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