We’re Hiring: S+S Department Representatives

Come Work with Us!
Our campus is always evolving at the Alberta University of the Arts Students’ Association (AUArts SA). Join our team and work with a group of innovative, quirky, passionate, and hard-working creatives committed to providing AUArts’ student body with unique opportunities to enhance their sense of well-being, develop their professional skills, and establish a strong presence in the culture of the institution. Together, we continuously find ways to build on the strengths of our programs, boost our support services, and advocate for an exceptional student experience.

Show + Sale Department Representatives

Are you a current AUArts student and interested in working as a mentor, and receiving special on-the-job training in events management, art installation, commerce platforms, and leadership?

This part-time, seasonal, on-campus position within the Students' Association might be right for you!

Employment Type:
Part time.

Contract Length:
September – December 2024 

Hourly Pay Range:
$16/hr up to 75hrs for the semester.
Average hours are approximately 5-10 hrs a week. The workload will increase in November. Hybrid work possible but must be present for installation and Sale (November 11 – 17).

Reports to
Show + Sale Coordinator, Show + Sale Assistant

Core Objectives

·      Assist the Show + Sale team in the development, installation, circulation and takedown of the sale and inventory.

·      Act as the main point of contact for students submitting work within the department area (up to 25 artists per department)

·      Upload department inventory and artist statements into the Show + Sale Shopify system.

·      Attend weekly Show + Sale team meetings, training sessions, and the First Night Gala.

·      Assist in the distribution of pertinent Show + Sale information pertaining to guidelines, deadlines, and invitations.

*Please note for Fall 2024 this position will require successful applicants to be available for 25 hours or more of in-person work at the AUArts campus during Reading Week (November 11-15, 2024).  

Who You Are
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual able to work alone and as part of a team. They are passionate about peer mentorship, working collaboratively and want to gain experience in art installation, event planning and arts markets.

Who We Are
Here at AUArts SA we’ve worked hard to develop a culture we are proud to be a part of, and if you can say yes to a few of these things you might be proud to be a part of it too…

Equity & Diversity – Are you willing to consciously create room for respectful dialogue surrounding issues of equity and diversity? Pursuing a creative life takes guts! We’ve got a diverse, spunky, progressive, and outspoken community here at AUArts, and we are always looking for ways to self-reflect and incorporate socially just practices in our workplace.

Collaboration & Empowerment – Do you believe in bringing other people up, supporting your co-workers’ success, and finding ways to work together to accomplish your goals? From start to finish we are constantly learning from each other and finding ways to practice gratitude and celebrate the victories, both big and small.

Inspiration & Innovation - Are you excited to put your ideas on the table, take the risk and try something new even if you might fail? We love a good brainstorming session and are always open to incorporating fresh ideas into our programs and services.

Qualifications and Skills

·       Must be a current AUArts Student.

·       Effective prioritization and organizational skills.

·       Able to lift 20 lbs. alone and 50 lbs. with a partner.

·       Experience with Microsoft 365.

·       Prior Show + Sale experience is considered an asset.

·       Experience in basic art installation and event planning is considered an asset.

Apply Now!
Please note that this is a 4-month contract. Email your Resume/CV and a maximum 1-page cover letter in a single PDF with the subject line: YOURLASTNAME_JOBTITLE. Please ensure you specify which job you’re applying for and why you think you are a good fit for this position and within the AUArts SA team!

Interviews will take place from September 9 and 10, 2024 with an expected start date of September 18, 2024.

Please address your cover letter to Juli Song and send resume and cover letter to: Juli Song at showandsale.sa@auarts.ca

Application Deadline is September 3, 2024, at 11:59pm

The AUArts Students’ Association is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. If you require any specific accommodation to be made during the interview process, please do not hesitate to include this information when submitting your application. We thank all candidates for their interest.