Or Gallery is seeking applicants for a temporary Fall employment opportunity as a Programs and Outreach Assistant from late August to mid-December. This position requires 20 hours of work per week.

The Programs and Outreach Assistant will provide key support to Or Gallery staff in the development and delivery of the gallery’s public programming; this includes working with a team of curators, administrators and technicians to coordinate public outreach projects, youth and community programs, tours and activations of the exhibition on view. The incumbent will develop a comprehensive understanding of gallery community engagement.

Job title:
Programs and Outreach Assistant

Job location:
On-site at Or Gallery

Length of assignment:
Late August to mid-December (16 weeks)

Hourly wage:
$25.00

THE CANDIDATE

The Programs and Outreach Assistant role is suited for art history, visual arts, museum studies, collections management, curatorial practice or equivalent post-secondary students, wishing to gain professional experience and further develop their careers and capabilities in an artist-run-centre context. Or Gallery welcomes applicants with diverse cultural workplace experiences, backgrounds, and orientations, those returning to work after a gap in employment, and or taking the next step in a career path. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest and what you hope to bring to this role. Or Gallery is dedicated to building a diverse staff and advancing the rights and inclusion of equity-deserving groups and communities, including Indigenous, Black, and other racialized people, people living with disabilities, and two-spirit, queer, trans, and non-binary/gender non-conforming persons. We are interested in candidates with a commitment to reconciliation, decolonization, social justice, and equity.

All applicants must be registered in the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations candidate pool and must meet the current YCWHO eligibility criteria. A student may be eligible for employment if they: are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible); are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number); are under 30 years of age at the start of employment; and are currently a college or university student. Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with public events, workshops and receptions.
• Assist with outreach strategies that prioritize engagement with the diverse communities directly surrounding the gallery.
• Assist with developing and facilitating accessible public programs.
• Assist with programs promotion and documentation.
• Assist with exhibition interpretation for gallery audiences.
• Support day-to-day operations of the gallery.
• Engage with onsite gallery visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Student of a Visual Art, Art History, Curatorial Practice (or equivalent) degree or diploma from a college or university.
• Computer skills required: proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, social media platforms, Adobe Creative Suite, typing and researching skills. Proficiency with WordPress and Mailchimp is an asset but not mandatory.
• Intermediate English is required, while other languages are considered an asset.
• Good knowledge of contemporary art and Canadian artist-run centres.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to write critically.
• Ability to multitask autonomously as well as within a team setting.
• Availability to work various times of the week, including some evenings and weekends.
• Self-driven with good time management skills to balance self-directed time as well as a regular schedule as per gallery hours.
• Experience working with the local community in the area immediately surrounding the Or Gallery, in Chinatown, Strathcona, the Downtown East Side, False Creek Flats, is considered an asset.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• Must be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and a college or university student.

Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit applications to hiring@orgallery.org.
Applications should include a CV and Cover Letter that describes your background, practice, and interest in the position.