Artistic Programming Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Artistic Programming Assistant
- Organization name:
- Connexion Artist-run Centre for Contemporary Art
- Job location:
- Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-04 to 2018-08-24 (11.57 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $13.00
The Artistic Programming Assistant will work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors of Connexion, and will help with administrative functions and with the installation and preparation of artistic programs and events taking place at Connexion.
Candidates should have an interest and understanding of contemporary art and artist-run culture. A background of Fine Arts, Art History, Media Studies, Education, Communication and Design, or Business would benefit the candidate. The ideal candidate will be able to work alone and with a team, and will be adaptable, creative, and resourceful. An ideal candidate will understand the importance of art and community and will be capable of innovative thinking.
Basic computer skills required include: Internet research, e-mail, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with Mac computers and any knowledge of graphic design considered an asset. The student will work with the Executive Director and/or Associate Director on a daily basis.
Training will generally involve a variety of hands-on activities, with some reading and research components. The student will be developing a list of objectives for each month in consultation with the ED and the Board of Directors. Every two weeks the student will supply a progress report to the ED, as well as, a report will be made available to the Directors each month.
The immediate supervisor is the Executive Director of Connexion Artist-run Centre, Kasie Wilcox, who can be reached at 1 (506) 478-4484 or director@connexionarc.org. Connexion is located at 732 Charlotte St, Rooms 129-130, Fredericton, NB E3B 1M5
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