Curatorial Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Curatorial Assistant
- Organization name:
- Kenderdine Art Gallery / College Art Galleries / University Art Collection
- Job location:
- Saskatoon , Saskatchewan
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-14 to 2018-08-10 (12.57 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $15.45
Organization: University Art Collection / Kenderdine Art Gallery / College Art Galleries
Location: University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
Month(s) Worked: May 14 to September 7, 2018
Length of Assignment: 16 weeks
Salary per hour: $15.45
Deadline for Application: May 1, 2018, 5:00 PM
These are full time 16-week term positions with the following hours of work:
Position:
5 days/week, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Curatorial Assistant:
University of Saskatchewan Art Collection / Kenderdine Art Gallery / College Art
Galleries, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK
1. A student who is returning to full time studies in the fall.
2. A strong interest in modern and contemporary art, graphic design, art history, exhibitions.
3. Demonstrated proficiency with digital cameras and computers, including social media platforms and Creative Suite
4. Capable of researching, disseminating and recording information accurately.
5. Experience with archival research and handling of art is an asset.
6. Strong verbal and written skills in English.
7. Able to perform some manual labour related to gallery installation and moving art works.
8. Able to work both cooperatively and independently.
9. Demonstrable skill with basic office software: Microsoft Word; Excel, / Adobe CS6, MAC OS, Internet research.
For eligibility, student must meet YCW criteria as follows:
• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada; Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible
• be legally entitled to work in Canada
• be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• meet the specific eligibility criteria of the program for which you apply
• be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory
• be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
• not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW
The University of Saskatchewan is committed to Employment Equity. Members of designated groups (women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify on their applications.
Email CV with 2 references, and a cover letter describing your interest in this position to:
Cole Thompson, Curatorial Assistant, cole.h.thompson@gmail.com
or mail to:
Att: Cole Thompson
University Art Galleries and Collection
107 Administration Place
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, S7N 5A2
All candidates must demonstrate Young Canada Works Employment Program eligibility. http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/appl_all-eng.cfm
www.art.usask.ca
www.usask.ca
We thank all applicants to the position, however only successful candidates only will be contacted for interviews.
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