Education and Public Programming
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Education and Public Programming
- Organization name:
- Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art
- Job location:
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Length of assignment:
- 2026-06-08 to 2026-08-28 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $16.50
Job Title: Education and Public Programming Intern
Length of Assignment: 8 June to 28 August 2026
Hourly Wage: $16.50/hr
Language: fluent English, French an asset
Location: Winnipeg
Deadline for Applications: 27 April 2026
A successful candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in contemporary art, particularly as an artist, curator, public educator or related practice. The candidate should be undertaking or have recently completed a relevant degree (BA, MA, BFA, MFA) in curatorial studies, visual art, art history, cultural studies, media studies, communications or related fields. The candid will need to be available to work the occasional evening and weekend when absolutely necessary.
Reporting to the Communications Coordinator, the Education and Public Programming Intern will participate in a broad range of activities that include various aspects of running a contemporary art gallery, museum or institute, as well as research, writing and administration. The candidate must be able to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic work environment. The position is well-suited for a candidate interested in pursuing a career in the not-for-profit and/or culture and heritage sectors.
Orientation and Training
Initial orientation (week one) will establish Plug In’s operations, staff roles and work plan for the Intern. Plug In’s Executive Director will guide the Intern’s work methods and schedule, set daily priorities and be available for advice and consultation. The Communications Coordinator and Executive Director will meet weekly with the Intern to review their progress and provide advice with respect to their specific tasks for the projects they have been assigned. The workplan will be adjusted as necessary, alterations anticipated and mentoring sessions organized. Through her network of contacts and experience, the Communications Coordinator and Executive Director will advise the Intern with respect to future career planning. The Intern will take part in weekly staff meetings, report on their projects and become familiar with the duties of other staff members, typical of a contemporary art institute, gallery or museum. The Intern will come into regular contact with professionals in the field of visual and contemporary arts throughout their employment periods.
Supervision
The Education and Public Programming Intern will be supervised and mentored by Plug In’s Communications Coordinator.
We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from all eligible candidates.
A student may be eligible for employment if they:
-are 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);
-are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
-are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
-are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.
Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resumé to Nicole Shimonek at operations@plugin.org. Please include “YCW: Education and Public Programming Intern” in the subject heading.
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