Or Gallery is seeking applicants for a temporary employment opportunity for one Marketing and Communications Intern position from from late August, 2026 to late March, 2027. The position is 30 hours per week, working primarily at Or Gallery’s 236 East Pender Street location, Vancouver, BC.

The Marketing and Communications Intern will support Or Gallery staff in cultivating and expanding our virtual community through creative experimentation and strategic content management.

Job title:
Marketing & Communications Intern

Job location:
On-site at Or Gallery

Length of assignment:
Late August, 2026 to Late March, 2027

Hourly wage:
$26.00

THE CANDIDATE

The Marketing and Communications Intern role is suited for Art History, Visual Arts, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Museum Studies, Arts Management, Collections Management, Curatorial Practice or equivalent post-secondary graduates, 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. Or Gallery is also committed to providing equal opportunity for out-of-province applicants. 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 who are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, social justice, and equity.

All applicants must be registered in the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage candidate pool and must meet the current YCW-BCH eligibility criteria.

An individual may be eligible for an internship 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 a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: Priority will be given to graduates who have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and who are unemployed or underemployed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft engaging exhibition-related promotional copy under the Director/Curator’s guidance.
• Manage and regularly update the social media content calendar.
• Ensure digital marketing promotions align with the Or Gallery Branding & Style Guide.
• Maintain the Gallery’s website with up-to-date news and details of new exhibitions and programming.
• Regularly audit and update listings across external digital platforms.
• Produce digital graphics and visual assets for promotional purposes.
• Prepare marketing reports on social media performance.
• Create tailored promotional materials to encourage group attendance and tour participation.
• Prepare media kits for dissemination to press, arts publications, editorials, and media outlets.
• Response to materials submission requests from the media.
• Liaise with artists, photographers, and partner institutions to obtain reproduction permissions and ensure proper attribution.
• Support day-to-day operations of the gallery.
• Engage with onsite gallery visitors.
• Assist with exhibition interpretation for gallery audiences.
• Attend and facilitate public events, receptions, and gallery openings.
• Assists in the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an Art History, Visual Arts, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Museum Studies, Arts Management, Collections Management, Curatorial Practice or equivalent degree or diploma from a college or university.
• Computer skills required: Intermediate skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and WordPress; proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent digital research capabilities.
• Intermediate English is required, while other languages are considered an asset.
• Solid knowledge of contemporary art and Canadian artist-run centres.
• Possess a foundational understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) Ethics and a deep sense of cultural sensitivity.
• Strong oral and written communications 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 on weekends.
• Self-driven with excellent time management skills to balance self-directed time as well as a regular schedule as per gallery hours.

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.

Candidates selected for interview will be required to:

• visit the Young Canada Works login page;
• create an account by clicking on the “Sign up” link, then complete and submit a candidate profile;
• browse job opportunities via the “Search for a job” link in their account; and
• express their interest in the Or Gallery Marketing and Communications Intern position by clicking on the job title and then on “Express interest in this job”. Candidates selected for a position will be required to complete the following online forms and reports over the duration of their job:
• Candidate Eligibility Form (initiated by the employer) – To confirm applicant’s eligibility to participate in the program. This form must be completed before an applicant is hired by their employer.
• Staffing Report (initiated by the employer): To ensure that the details of the job are accurate. This information must be confirmed during the intern’s first week of work.
• End of Work Term Report: To ensure the intern’s job has successfully ended. This form must be completed on the intern’s last day of work.
• Evaluation Questionnaire: To provide feedback regarding the program. This questionnaire must be completed at the end of the intern’s employment.