Gallery Assistant

Job Responsibility:

This posting is for 1 permanent part-time position

The purpose of the Gallery Assistant at View email address on ca.edajobs.com is to provide support to the Curator and Gallery team, help implement the Gallery vision and goals, and promote community connectedness as identified in the Recreation, Parks & Culture Strategy and Business Plan. Responsibilities include exhibitions and events support, promotions, and client support, and assisting in the day-to-day operations of the gallery.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with exhibitions planning and administrative tasks. Some research, supply sourcing or compiling of information may be required.
• Support the Curatorial Assistant with planning, installation, and communication with artists for displays in the Artrium, window showcase and Members Show.
• Collaborate with the Curatorial Assistant on artwork drop-offs, and artwork condition reporting and photographing.
• Assist with exhibition installations. Identify what supplies are needed for installation and any exhibition resource areas. This includes prepping and painting walls, hanging artwork, lighting the work, typing and installing labels, etc.
• Provide support to staff at events, such as artist talks, receptions, and facility rentals. This includes public speaking and facilitation skills. Photograph exhibitions and events for use in promotions and archiving.
• Promote View email address on ca.edajobs.com exhibits, programs, and events as well as other local culture opportunities in a regular e-newsletter. Find and maintain cross-promotion opportunities.
• Work with the Gallery team to promote programs, services, and events to guests including providing support with registrations for programs, Gallery memberships, events and website updates.
• Support the Curator with administrative tasks, including updates to safe job procedures, hazard assessments, or other documentation.
• Answer telephone and respond to in-person inquiries, communicating View email address on ca.edajobs.com information and Recreation, Parks, and Culture program information as required. Provide appropriate contact info to clients as required.
• Maintain excellent public relations and ensure positive working relationships with contacts to facilitate ongoing business. Attend staff meetings, training, and development opportunities. General office activities and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in visual art, art history or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong interest and/or practical experience in visual arts. Previous experience working in a gallery or related environment is considered an asset.
• Able to meet various deadlines in a constantly changing environment. Requires a high level of creativity and flexibility.
• Intermediate First Aid would be considered an asset
• Must be able to work cooperatively and assist with finding solutions to install artwork safely in spaces.
• Managing interactions with a wide variety of gallery visitors, members, staff and the public through day-to-day operations and client engagement.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, organization and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Office 365, PC computers, social media platforms (Instagram), marketing software such as Canva and web-editing experience. Basic digital photography skills.
• Experience with basic hand tools, drills, painting tools and artwork installation. Knowledge of registration and booking software would be an asset.
• Flexible schedule is required to meet job objectives, working 20 hours per week, as this position requires evening and weekend work along with daytime work during exhibition install weeks. Scheduling is based on Gallery open hours, events, and operational needs. Typical hours are Tuesdays/Thursdays from 12pm - 8pm and Saturdays 12pm - 4pm for six weeks during each exhibit. In between exhibitions the Gallery closes for exhibit installation for about a week, and daytime hours would be required between Monday to Friday.

Conditions of Employment

• Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's licence and submission of a 5-year Driver's Abstract with less than 7 demerits
• Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time, including lifting up to 50 lbs, performing work on various ladders, etc.

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
  • Retirement and pension programs
  • Paid and unpaid leave programs
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.