Curatorial Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Strathcona County Full time

_This posting is for 1 Permanent full-time position _

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Curator on exhibitions planning and administrative tasks, including calls for submissions, contracts and meetings with artists. Assist with exhibition installations, events, receptions, rentals and artwork documentation.
Coordinate artwork displays in the Artrium, window showcase and Members Show with guidance from the Curator.
Increase community engagement with the Gallery through coordination of the gallery membership program and events that promote increased artist participation (e.g. Members shows, Member of the Month displays).
Provide opportunities for audience development and broader cultural connections in the community. Connect with local artists and community arts organizations to identify beneficial collaborations and promotional opportunities.
Support the daytoday operations of the Gallery by maintaining excellent public relations and answering client inquiries and registering clients for programs and memberships.
Regular front desk shifts are required, along with a flexible schedule to meet job objectives requiring evening and weekend work. Scheduling is based on Gallery open hours, events and operational needs.
Some supply and food/beverage purchasing and pickup will be required with a corporate credit card.
General office activities and other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

A high level of creativity and flexibility while balancing a range of tasks with internal and external collaborators to meet various deadlines in a constantly changing environment
Strong leadership, team, communication and relationshipbuilding skills including excellent customer service and public relations. Public speaking and facilitation skills are required.
Basic digital photography skills
Ability to work in varied work environments including office work, visitor engagement, and physical work (exhibit installs)
Knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram,), marketing software such as Canva and Hootsuite, and webediting experience
Knowledge of Intelli registration, RecOnline booking software, and Office 365 would be an asset
Experience with basic hand tools, drills, painting tools and artwork installation
Some repetitive motions are involved in tasks. Some exhibitions may include audio/visual components, various lighting levels, music, sound or other sensory components that staff work alongside.

Qualifications

University degree in visual arts, art history, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 2 years work experience in a gallery or related environment
Strong interest and/or practical experience in visual arts
Ability to work some evening and weekends to cover gallery operational hours and activities

Conditions of Employment

Submission of Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's licence and submission of a 5year Driver's Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Ability to lift 50lbs. as part of the job duties and sit and stand for extended periods of time, working in various indoor spaces.
Work on ladders is required.
The position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate Gallery operations, events and activities that can occur in evenings and on weekends.
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. _
In addition to providing a dynamic working environment, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. _

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.