Summer Gallery Assistant

1 month ago


West Vancouver, Canada District of West Vancouver Full time

**_(Casual)_**:
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The West Vancouver Ferry Building Gallery is seeking a passionate, creative and detail-oriented person to assist with gallery programs, exhibitions, social media and other activities. Reporting to the Community Arts Supervisor, this position will assist with:

- Communicating and supporting gallery volunteers;
- Preparing information for each exhibition and designing materials as needed, including wall cards, artist bios, didactic panels, pricelists, and gallery notes; supporting gallery preparation, exhibition installation and artwork take-down;
- Preparing cash reconciliation and end of day reports;
- Scheduling and delivering a social media plan related to gallery programming;
- Preparing content, artist interviews and other material for gallery newsletters;
- Assisting with additional programming and set-up for events and workshops including the Harmony Arts Festival; and,
- Other related duties as required.

Other Eligibility Requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs Program:

- Must be between 19 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, for the duration of the employment;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

This position requires the completion of a successful criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

Position Status:
Summer - Casual

Please note: if Canada Summer Jobs funding for this position is approved, membership in the WVMEA will be mandatory.

Hours of Work:
Rate of Pay:
$20.00 per hour

Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024

To Apply:
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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