Studio Instructor
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Studio Instructor
- Organization name:
- Grimsby Public Art Gallery
- Job location:
- Grimsby, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-11 to 2018-08-31 (11.57 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $14.61
Grimsby Public Art Gallery
18 Carnegie Lane
Grimsby, Ontario
L3M 1Y1
Wage: $14.61 per hour
Start date: June 11, 2018
End date: August 31, 2018
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Monday April 30 2018 at Grimsby Public Art Gallery, gpag@grimsby.ca or mailed or delivered to 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1Y1.
The Grimsby Public Art Gallery seeks a well-organized, motivated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Summer Studio Instructor. The Summer Studio Instructor will be responsible for developing and running the summer children’s programs at the gallery and for helping to plan educational programs for the upcoming school year. The ideal candidate will have a least some post secondary training in visual arts, art history or museum studies. S/he will have experience working with a variety of art media as well as experience working with children. Fluency in English is required; a basic knowledge of French is an asset. Basic computer skills are required and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher, as well as the ability to learn other programs quickly, would be helpful. 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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