Gallery Assistant – Audience Engagement and Outreach
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Gallery Assistant – Audience Engagement and Outreach
- Organization name:
- Art Gallery of Mississauga
- Job location:
- Mississauga, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-28 to 2018-08-17 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $15.00
Employer: Art Gallery of Mississauga
Position: Gallery Assistant – Audience Engagement and Outreach | Summer Student Position
Duration: May 28, 2018 to August 31, 2018
Compensation: $15.00
Hours: 40 hours per week
General Work Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm | Thurs: 12:00 – 8:00 pm | Saturday, Sunday 12 – 4 pm
Weekend & evening work will be required during Gallery events
Language: English
Job Description:
The Gallery Assistant will learn all arts administration operations and programming practices of a not-for-profit gallery, giving them a wealth of experience in all aspects of running a public art gallery; from creating an exciting, positive experience for Gallery visitors by animating the space, providing tours and answering questions for the AGM’s diverse publics, to assisting in the day to day work of managing gallery operations such as event coordination and membership mailings. The key thrust of the role will be to enhance visitor experience in the gallery, and outreach to and engagement of Mississauga residents with the AGM, fulfilling the Gallery’s mission to bring art to the FIRST Peoples, NEW Canadians and NEXT generation communities of Mississauga and the GTA.
The main objectives are for the selected applicant to gain firsthand knowledge of day to day gallery operations; to serve as point of first contact at reception and enhance the visitor experience in the Gallery, thus gaining vital client relations and visitor engagement skills. They will gain practical skills related to programs and events, development, fundraising and outreach, which will allow them to learn about the many ways a public institution can connect with diverse audiences and create a strong community of supporters. The selected applicant will learn the importance of the many avenues of communication between an institution and its members and publics, including in person, through mailing lists, social media and online platforms.
Main projects will include:
• Engaging with and touring Gallery visitors including answering questions regarding the AGM and the exhibitions
• Managing reception and administrative duties; handling membership requests and promoting membership
• Assist in the planning and delivery of education and outreach programs and events
• Assisting with planning and execution of membership campaigns and programs, promoting AGM membership at public events and through community outreach
• Assisting in creating awareness of programmatic initiatives through designing/ proofing promotional materials; develop social media content for raising awareness
• Attend weekly team building meetings; discuss snap shot of current projects, strategies, goals and opportunities.
The ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a field of study such as Arts Administration, Studio Art/Art History Not-for-profit management, Arts Education, Museum/Curatorial Studies, or a related field. Previous volunteer or work experience in a public arts and culture would be a strong asset.
The candidate should possess a strong interest in arts administration, contemporary art and community programs. The candidate is friendly, outgoing, and enjoys working with diverse communities. They should have the ability to problem solve, work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment, set priorities, perform as a self-starter as well as follow directions, seek and accept feedback. They should have strong verbal and written communication skills and welcome the challenge of working in a fast paced, eclectic, team environment full of change and progress.
The selected candidate will have a strong working knowledge of both Windows operating system, and be proficient MS Office, have experience with relational databases and social media platforms/management. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Dreamweaver) would be a strong asset.
The AGM encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the Gallery’s and Mississauga’s communities. Eligible candidates must meet the criteria as stipulated by the funding agency Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions. See criteria here: http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1459433313024
Please email a cover letter and resume to:
Art Gallery of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
agm.connect@mississauga.ca
Use "Summer Intern | Gallery Assistant – Audience Engagement" as the subject of your e-mail.
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST, Sunday May 13, 2018
Start Date: May 28, 2018
Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants selected for an interview will receive a response.
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