Art Gallery of St. Albert is Hiring a Gallery Assistant!
Closing Date of Opportunity: March 24, 2024
Name or Organization: Arts and Heritage St. Albert
Contact Email: aimeel@artsandheritage.ca
Website: https://www.artsandheritage.ca/pages/careers
Post Content: Gallery Assistant at Art Gallery of St. Albert
Job Type: Part-Time (7 hours weekly)
Location: Art Gallery of St. Albert, St. Albert, AB
Workdays: Saturdays 9:15 am–5:15 pm, may include occasional evenings and weekdays
Wage: $25.61–$27.18 per hour
Art Gallery of St. Albert, with the Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert, has a part-time opportunity available for an enthusiastic and creative individual interested in the arts. The Gallery Assistant supports artistic achievement and visual culture in St. Albert and the area by supporting gallery events, exhibitions and programs. Supports the mission of the Arts and Heritage Foundation – offering exceptional arts and heritage experiences in the community.
Duties include:
• Supervision of exhibitions or front desk, welcoming visitors to the Gallery, providing exhibition interpretation and responding to inquiries from the public
• Assist in Saturday operation of the Gallery, including selling Gallery Shop merchandise, assisting with program registration and project pick-ups, answering the phone and maintaining the cleanliness of shop and exhibition areas
• Support the Visual Arts Programmer in the preparation and delivery of in-gallery art programs and drop-in art activities for children, youth, adults and seniors
• Assist with Gallery program development and material preparation
• Assist with exhibition opening receptions, venue rentals and special events
• Assist in welcoming the public for events such as International Children’s Festival, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Alberta Culture Days and Snowflake Festival
• Provide basic administrative and clerical support to the Gallery and staff, including data entry and inventory management
Ideal candidates profile:
• Passion for the arts and creative background in a variety of art media
• Interest, education or experience in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art History, Museum Studies, Visual Arts Education or Arts and Cultural Management
• Interest in working with the public and assisting with art activities
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with learning new technologies and software
• Flexible team player who can work collaboratively
• Love for local, provincial, traditional and contemporary arts and crafts
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR certificate beneficial
• ProServe certification or additional languages an asset
All applicants must be prepared to obtain security checks, including an RCMP criminal records check and a vulnerable sector check.
A Note on Qualifications:
We believe there are many ways you could be qualified for this position—we value what you have learned in the classroom and outside of it equally. In your cover letter, let us know your relevant experience and knowledge and why you are suited to this position. You can learn more about us and the programs we provide on our website: https://www.artsandheritage.ca.
How to Apply
You can online at https://www.artsandheritage.ca/pages/gallery-assistant-application
Only applications submitted through our website will be accepted. Please direct any inquiries to Aimee Lauzon, Operations and Digital Media Specialist, at aimeel@artsandheritage.ca.
Application deadline is 11:59 pm MST March 24, 2024.
*Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
AHF hires based on merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land