Curatorial Assistant

**_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 day-to-day 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 relationship-building 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 web-editing 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 5-year 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.