Summer Studio Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Summer Studio Assistant
- Organization name:
- Grimsby Public Art Gallery
- Job location:
- Grimsby, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-25 to 2018-08-31 (10 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $14.61
Grimsby Public Art Gallery
18 Carnegie Lane
Grimsby, Ontario
L3M 1Y1
Wage: $14.61 per hour
Start date: 25 June 2018
End date: 31 August 2018
Applications (cover letter and resume) must be received by 5 p.m. Friday May 18, 2018 at
Grimsby Public Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 1Y1
The Grimsby Public Art Gallery seeks a motivated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Summer Studio Assistant. The Summer Studio Assistant, supervised by the gallery’s Education Coordinator, will assist the Summer Studio Instructor with running the Gallery’s summer art program for children. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of basic art materials and creative processes. S/he will enjoy working with children. Experience working with groups of children, interacting with the public and/or working with art processes are assets. Flexibility is essential, as is the ability to work efficiently both as part of a team and independently. Basic computer skills are required. Candidates are requested to send a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses the requirements of this job directly to the gallery as well as applying through the YCW website. The Grimsby Public Art Gallery and the Town of Grimsby are equal opportunity employers and individuals from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of designated equity groups are encouraged to self-identify on their application. Candidates must meet YCW eligibility requirements (www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca ) and be registered on the YCW website. An offer of employment will be subject to the successful candidate receiving a Vulnerable Sectors Screening certificate from his/her local police department.
Characteristics of Region
The Grimsby Public Art Gallery is a small community art gallery serving the Town of Grimsby and the Niagara Region. We provide a well-rounded program of exhibitions, art classes and various other art activities. We show and collect primarily work by Canadian artists and have a special interest in the Book Arts, print-making and works on paper. Town of Grimsby website (www.grimsby.ca) gives an excellent overview of Grimsby and the various facilities and attractions that are available locally as well as links to further information. The Grimsby Public Art Gallery is included on the town website.
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