Program Assistant, Mactaggart Art Collection

3 months ago


Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Library and Museums - University of Alberta Museums

**Salary range** $47,918.92 to $64,697.48

**Hours per week** 35

**Grade** 7

**Posted date** August 30, 2024

**Closing date** September 23, 2024

**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded

**Description**:
**_This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)._**

This position has an end date of March 31, 2026, and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

**Location** - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

**Working at the Mactaggart Art Collection**

The Mactaggart Art Collection is composed of more than 1,000 rare works of art, including têxtiles, costumes, paintings, handscrolls, albums, engravings, and other artifacts from ancient and modern East Asia. It was generously donated to the University of Alberta in 2005 by Edmonton philanthropists Drs. Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart. The collection furthers our knowledge of East Asian cultures, and informs the research of students and scholars world-wide. This collection is one of 30 museum collections that form the University of Alberta Museums, a unique academic museum system that brings together multidisciplinary academic collections that range from art to zoology.

**Position**

Reporting to the Manager, Museum Programs and Outreach, the Program Assistant, Mactaggart Art Collection is an energetic, collaborative and organized individual who is responsible for assisting on a range of museums activities and specific projects related to the Mactaggart Art Collection, which is part of the University of Alberta Museums Art Collection. The Program Assistant assists with projects, public programs, exhibitions (online and in-person), events and publications, visiting scholars, and other related duties to support the University of Alberta Museums team. The Program Assistant is a temporary trust position within the University of Alberta Museums unit.

**Duties**
- Assists and help coordinate exhibitions (in-person and online) with various tasks including minute taking, exhibition install/desintall, follow-up with various team members and contractors, etc.
- Helps with community outreach programs
- Assists with the production of digital assets (online publication, database, etc)
- Assists with the coordination of activities related to the Mactaggart Art Collection
- Assist with the coordination of publications and reports
- Assist with the production of events

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Post-secondary degree in Humanities, Museums Studies, Project Management, or a related degree with a combination of related experience.
- 2 to 4 years experience in project management and/or coordination of multiple projects/activities in the museum/cultural sector, including coordination of exhibitions, public programs, publications and events.
- 2 to 4 years experience in working and/or leading with multidisciplinary teams.
- 2 to 4 years experience in working in a cultural/heritage organization.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Knowledge of the heritage and museum sector, not-for profit and government services.
- Knowledge of project management
- Knowledge of exhibitions, public programs, publications and project development
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight September 23, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.



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