Gallery Attendant/art Educator, Art Curator's Office/library

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada University of Winnipeg Full time

**This posting will be used to fill 1 - 2 positions**

**Responsibilities**:

- Opens/closes Gallery 1C03 at the beginning/end of the day by turning on/shutting off all Gallery lights; plugging in/unplugging, turning on/turning off, starting up/shutting down equipment; opening/closing doors; ensuring that Security Services unlock/lock doors and de-arm/re-arm the Gallery’s alarm system.
- Public relations - greets visitors to Gallery 1C03 and answers any questions that visitors have about the art exhibits to the best of their ability; refers visitors to Gallery 1C03’s Director/Curator in situations where they are unable to provide assistance.
- Art education - upon request, provides tours of gallery exhibits to culturally diverse k-12 school classes and community youth groups, engages groups in discussion, and leads art activity.
- Attendance record - maintains a count of the number of visitors to Gallery 1C03.
- Alerts Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator of any problems within the Gallery environment; these can relate to temperature, humidity and lighting issues or concerns for the safety of the artwork or visitors.
- Handles sales of art exhibition catalogues; this includes maintaining a count of funds in cash box and a count of catalogues at the beginning and end of each shift and returns all cash to Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator for processing, when applicable.

**Qualifications**:

- Must be a full-time student at The University of Winnipeg, preferably an art history, cultural studies or education major or related disciplines, or with an interest in the visual arts.
- Some knowledge of contemporary art, particularly art addressing social justice issues and/or created by people from underrepresented communities such as people who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+ and Persons with Disabilities.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
- May require ability to maintain records and handle cash on occasion.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, procedures and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with visitors who may be students, faculty, staff and the general public.
- Capable of performing duties as assigned.

**Condition(s) of Employment**:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Ability to work day, evening and/or weekend shifts.
- Must be a full-time student. Full-time students are defined as a student enrolled in the current academic year in a high school or at the University of Winnipeg in a full-time program of study as defined in the University of Winnipeg General Calendar.

**Note**:The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.

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