Art Education Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Art Education Assistant
- Organization name:
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Job location:
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-11 to 2018-08-31 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $15.00
June 4, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Hourly Wage - $15/hour (35 hours/week)
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) is an inspiring and dynamic cultural organization that provides innovative programming and learning opportunities for Nova Scotia residents and visitors to the province. The Art Education Assistant will assume a significant planning and coordination role to help meet the objectives and goals in the programming division during the very busy spring and summer season! The candidate will assist the programming team to provide exceptional opportunities in the visual arts for children, youth, adults and special interest groups. Reporting to the Curator of Education and Public Programs, the Art Education Assistant will: research the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia’s collection and special exhibitions; develop and deliver interactive tours and hands-on programs for summer day camp groups and specialized groups, and the general public; assist with the exciting 2018 Summer School of the Arts program by providing support to the artist instructors, participants; and overseeing studio maintenance. It is a fun and creative place to be!
Qualifications:
Full-time university or community college student entering or returning to study in September 2018. The candidate will have a minimum of one year completed toward an undergraduate degree or diploma in Fine Arts, Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies or other related field. The candidate will have demonstrated an ability working with children, youth, and adults in the arts. The candidate must have proficient written and verbal communication skills; strong planning and organizational skills as well. The candidate must have good keyboarding skills and the ability to use Word, Internet and Email as well as experience in web research. They will have the ability to work with a diverse public; and the ability to carry out responsibilities in a professional manner.
To Apply:
Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for the Government of Canada’s Young Canada Works 2018 program and must register on the YCW on-line candidate inventory. Candidates must also apply on the Nova Scotia government employment site at jobs.novascotia.ca and include their CV and a covering letter. If hired, candidate will be required to obtain a Criminal Check and Vulnerable Sector Check. The AGNS-Halifax welcomes the participation of Government of Canada’s job equity groups (i.e. youth with a disability, Indigenous, African Nova Scotian, and Acadian youth, visible minorities and new Canadians). Gallery facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Characteristics of City/Region
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is on the ancestral homelands and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The city of Halifax is the cultural, financial and economic capital of Atlantic Canada. It is home to numerous post secondary facilities including NSCAD University, arts and cultural organizations and institutions. There is a vibrant downtown core filled with interesting festivals (especially in the summer), events and cultural activities. The late spring and summer months are filled with visitors from all parts of the world. For more information about Halifax visit www.destinationhalifax.ca or www.novascotia.com.
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