We’re hiring: Show + Sale Assistant
JOB DESCRIPTION
Show + Sale Assistant (2024/25)
Summary:
Working along with the Show + Sale Coordinator, the Show + Sale Assistant supports the Coordinator and Department Representatives in the development and execution of the AUArts SA Show + Sale’s Winter Market. This role is a hybrid part-time position with on-campus hours expected during event times. The hours range between 5-10hrs/week and will increase to a maximum of 30/h per week during event times. Priority will be given to current AUArts students with three (3) or fewer classes.
The assistant will be primarily responsible for artist relations (70% of the role), which includes student-centered activities such as jurying, mentorship, workshop programming, inventory, and internal communications. They will take a leadership position on important decisions such as jury and workshop selection and hiring of Department Representatives. They will oversee a group of 4-5 Department Representatives to help execute student activities within Show + Sale, and report weekly to the Show + Sale Coordinator. The Assistant will also take on general administrative tasks assigned by the coordinator (30% of the role) such as: general correspondence, event support and collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a self-starter who can work solo and, in a team, have basic experience with selling artwork, have great communication skills, and have an interest in arts and events management. Experience with in-person market platforms is an asset, but not mandatory.
Role:
This is a part-time hourly contract position from August 2024 to May 2025, starting at $16.50/hr.
Expected hours will range between 5-10 hours per week during the off season, up to approximately 30hrs per week during set-up and event times.
Set up for Show + Sale Winter Market 2024 will be during Fall 2024 reading break in November, with the event happening on November 15 and November 16, with tear down happening.
Schedule to be determined with Show + Sale Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Support the development and coordination of Show + Sale, specifically artist relations, which includes student-centered activities such as jurying, mentorship, workshop programming, inventory, and internal communications.
Act as the main point of contact for seasonal Department Representatives and their student cohorts.
Attend weekly team meetings with the Coordinator, Department Representatives, and Programs Manager.
Share Show + Sale guidelines, deadlines, announcements, and invitations with participating students.
Propose jurors and workshop instructors and contact external organizations for collaboration on Show + Sale programming.
Attend and lead Show + Sale information sessions and public facing events
Act as part of the hiring committee for seasonal part-time staff, including the Volunteer Coordinator, Technician, and Department Representatives
Acquire and provide feedback regarding future Show + Sale operations
Qualifications:
Self-motivated individual who can effectively prioritize
Ability to take initiative for coordinating and carrying out assigned projects
Excellent planning and organizational skills with close attention to detail and function
Knowledge of technical processes for 1 or more visual mediums
Previous Show + Sale experience as an artist or Department Representative is considered an asset
Previous experience with event planning is an asset
Previous experience with packaging art of various mediums is an asset
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Sam Rollo at programs.sa@auarts.ca by May 31st 11:59pm.