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Communications and Outreach Assistant

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Communications and Outreach Assistant
Organization name:
Peterborough Artists Inc.
Job location:
Peterborough, Ontario
Length of assignment:
2018-06-04 to 2018-07-28 (8 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$15.00
Artspace is Peterborough’s artist-run centre, a non-profit organization committed to the presentation of contemporary art and the support of artists. We change in response to the needs of artists and work to engage and develop audiences. Our programming is both national in scope and regional in spirit. As a part of our mandate to connect artists to the community and welcome a broad range of involvement, Artspace has a long history of employing vibrant and talented individuals from across the country. We offer the stability of strong infrastructure, alongside a dedication to experimentation allowing for creative development and new directions. The centre is a respected training ground and launching pad for a new generation of cultural workers.

Artspaces invites applications for a summer Communications and Outreach Assistant. The fixed term position runs June 4 to July 28, 2018 for 30 hours/week at $15/hour.

The ideal candidate will:

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:

Post-secondary education, either in process or completed within accordance of Young Canada Works stipulations, in marketing (focus on arts marketing and admin will be considered an asset), business administration, art history, or equivalent
Intrerest in contemporary art
Excellent organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
Strong commitment to community development and principles of social justice
Experience working in an administrative capacity
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, set and meet deadlines, work under pressure, and exercise sound judgment in setting priorities
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets, as well as WordPress and website editing and administration; experience with IOS an asset
Experience working with artist-run centres, collectives, or community-based organizations an asset
Graphic design skills and familiarity with Mailchimp are an asset

Artspace is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from self-identified members of underserved communities including Aboriginal youth, youth with disabilities, new Canadians, as well as visible and invisible minority groups.

Applicants should apply with CV, Cover Letter, and the names and contact information of two (2) references using the subject heading ATTN: ARTSPACE HIRING COMMITTEE_YourName to:
Jon Lockyer
Director
Artspace
jon@artspace-arc.org
705-748-3883

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5PM ON FRIDAY MAY 4, 2018

For more information please visit http://artspace-arc.org/calls/job-opportunities/

About Artspace
Artspace is Peterborough’s artist-run centre. Artspace is one of the first and longest running artist-run centres in Canada. Serving a large community of artists spread across five neighbouring counties, it is the only centre between Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa, and North Bay.

Founded in 1974 by a group of dedicated local artists, Artspace differs from many of the artist-run centres that formed in this early period. Artspace was established and sustained by a membership spread amongst smaller urban centres, rural areas and townships. This unique cultural milieu has provided for several developed partnerships with major institutions like Trent University. The organization received its non-profit, incorporated, charitable status in July 1977. Over the past 44 years, Artspace has played a profound role in the development of contemporary Canadian art; numerous prominent artists presented their work for the first time at Artspace.
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