Program Officer - Artist Biographical Database

Program stream:: Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:: Program Officer - Artist Biographical Database
Organization name:: Inuit Art Foundation
Job location:: TORONTO, Ontario
Length of assignment:: 2017-05-15 to 2017-08-04 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:: $15.00

The Inuit Art Foundation is seeking to hire a full-time Program Officer to work on its Artist Biographical Database from May 1, 2017 – August 25, 2017. The Program Officer will work with IAF staff, Inuit artists and other cultural institutions to create biographical profiles of Inuit artists from across Canada in order to highlight their contributions to Canada’s national artistic heritage as well as to Inuit self-determination. In addition, the Program Officer will help to publicize the information contained in the database online through the IAF’s website, newsletter and social media platforms.

The IAF will seek a candidate with the following profile for the Program Officer Placement:
- A student seeking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or PhD in art history, visual arts, museum studies or related field;
- Previous experience working in a cultural institution or non-profit;
- Exceptional attention to detail;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in order to meet deadlines;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience with database software considered an asset; and
- Meets the Young Canada Works Summer Student eligibility requirements. Foundational knowledge of Inuit art considered an asset.

Foundational knowledge of Inuit art will be considered an asset. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Alysa Procida at aprocida@inuitartfoundation.org. The IAF encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and while we appreciate all interest in the position will only contact successful applicants.

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