Community Art & Studio Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Community Art & Studio Assistant
- Organization name:
- Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
- Job location:
- Sarnia, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-28 to 2018-08-31 (13.57 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $15.00
Job Location: Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery (JNAAG), 147 Lochiel Street, Sarnia, ON
Wage Rate: $15.00/hourly
Start Date: May 28, 2018
End Date: August 31, 2018
About the County of Lambton:
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation's seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 26 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
About the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery:
Owned and operated by the County of Lambton and located in the centre of Sarnia’s downtown cultural district, a block from the waterfront, the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery offers a wide range of exhibitions, tours, lectures and programs. Housed in the Thom building (also known as the Saks building), the gallery’s permanent collection comprises over 1,200 Canadian historical and contemporary works. Revolving exhibitions from the gallery’s permanent collection along with temporary exhibitions by contemporary artists and works from other galleries open a window on the past and help preserve and present our visual culture heritage locally and nationally.
Position Overview:
The Community Art & Studio Assistant will work alongside education staff to develop program offerings for children and teens through the after school art programs as well as summer art classes. You will also have the opportunity to work on special projects such as ArtWalk, First Friday, and other community events held in Sarnia's downtown.
The Community Art & Studio Assistant position will have the opportunity to work with education staff, art instructors and contemporary artists by assisting them with the delivery of programs during the summer months to participants ages 9 - 18. They will also behind-the-scenes experience in the day-to-day operations of a public art gallery, as well as experience organizing and facilitating fine art programs. The Community Art & Studio Assistant will have the opportunity to learn about the operation of a Category A public art gallery and from work directly with the public.
Qualifications:
The candidate must be currently enrolled in Studio Art, Visual Arts, or Fine Art courses at the University or College level. The successful candidate must be returning to school in the fall. Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and solid computer skills are required. An understanding of video and new art media is an asset.
The County of Lambton is an equal opportunity employer servicing our diverse communities. The County of Lambton is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria for the Young Canada Works, Summer Jobs for Students in Heritage. You are eligible if you:
• are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• will be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• are will to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
• will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with the program;
• have been a full-time student (as defined by your educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW assignment; and
• intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW assignment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must be registered with Young Canada Works at https://youngcanada-works.canada.ca/Account/Register
Once registered, applicants must apply through Young Canada Works at https://youngcanada-works.canada.ca/
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