Employment - Campbell River Art Gallery

SUMMER OUTREACH ASSISTANT (YCW)

Closing date: April 21, 2024 by 11:59 pm
Location: Campbell River Art Gallery, 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C7
Length of assignment: 10 weeks, expected from May 19 – July 30, 2024

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The Campbell River Art Gallery (CRAG) is hiring a student for the position of Summer Outreach Assistant. The CRAG is a contemporary art gallery located on Vancouver Island, BC consisting of a Main Gallery and a Satellite Gallery for exhibition, a studio for classes, and a gift shop featuring fine arts and craft. Our annual programming includes six contemporary art exhibitions, which run in concert with our educational programming and special events.

The Summer Outreach Assistant position will assist the Programs & Outreach Manager with programming, communication, public outreach programming, educational programming, marketing and promotion. The role will also assist in the preparation for upcoming exhibitions, program planning, public outreach engagement, and communications planning. The incumbent will also be performing much needed administrative duties, compiling information, and providing communications support.

Summer Outreach Assistant applicants should be outgoing, have strong communication skills, and will have a background and/or interest in contemporary art. Students pursuing degrees in Hospitality, Tourism, Education, Art History, Museum Studies, Fine Art, and/or Curatorial Studies are preferred. Any previous background in non-profit organizations, art galleries, artist-run-centres, or youth/family programming are greatly encouraged to apply and should be noted in your application. Experience in customer relations, acquired web design skills, or with acquired program delivery skills are greatly encouraged to apply and this experience should be noted in their application.

Working alongside the Programs & Outreach Manager, the student will assist with the following objectives:

General tasks:

Gather visitor and participant statistics
Promote and assist with Gift Shop sales
Ensure cleanliness of spaces and adequate supplies – assist in purchasing
Greet visitors, provide information on Gallery programs and exhibitions
Assist with the delivery of guided tours of exhibitions and facilitate where needed

Events:

Assist in visual displays, event set-up, clean-up, take down
Assist in event logistics such as scheduling, food orders, supplies, rentals, ticketing, etc.
Represent the gallery at community events
Plan, prepare, and deliver basic art-making activities for families
Support teammates in creating safe and positive outcomes in programming activities

Communications:

Execute social media communications as needed
Assist in creation of print and digital materials for public distribution
Communicate Gallery activities to stakeholders, both in person and online
Document Gallery events and programs (photo and video)
Ensure Gallery activities are up to date and disseminated to the public, through website updates, newsletters, and social media

This position will provide career-relevant training and experience for a young professional entering the visual art, curatorial, education or design professions, particularly in a non-profit organization.

The Summer Outreach positions are central to the CRAG’s community events during the busy Spring/Summer season. Our downtown location, next to the city’s public square, means that our participation in all major public events is both essential and valued. The Summer Outreach positions will be crucial in ensuring that the public has access to exciting art-making activities during National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Pride, Canada Day, Farmers Markets, and all other downtown “activations” organized by the City of Campbell River’s Recreation and Culture Department (known as CR Live Streets, these include concerts, art battles, dance lessons, and more).

As organizations move to decolonize their frameworks and engage in anti-racism work, the students will gain first hand experience in cultural safety, creating safe online spaces for BIPOC community members, and communicating with rural, Indigenous communities in culturally sensitive and impactful ways.

ELIGIBILITY
This is a Young Canada Works (YCW) Summer Student Position. You are eligible to apply if you:

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 between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.

PRIORITY CRITERIA
All interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. CRAG champions and empowers people of all abilities, and fosters an environment of inclusivity and collaboration.

SALARY AND HOURS
The position is for 28 hours/week, worked over 4 days. Exact schedule will vary depending on Gallery events, but applicants should be available to work weekends and occasional evenings. Hourly rate of pay is $19/hr. Applicants with disabilities may request a reduced schedule.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV or resume, confirmation of eligibility, and a brief letter of interest summarizing your related qualifications to:

Sara Lopez Assu, Executive Director

director@crartgallery.ca

by 11:59 p.m. on April 21, 2024

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be screened based on information provided. Please ensure you include all relevant details about your qualifications for this position.

SUMMER GALLERY ASSISTANT (YCW)

Closing date: May 26, 2024 by 11:59 pm
Location: Campbell River Art Gallery, 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C7
Length of assignment: June 23, 2024 – August 31, 2024

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The Campbell River Art Gallery (CRAG) is hiring a student for the position of Summer Gallery Assistant. The CRAG is a contemporary art gallery located on Vancouver Island, BC consisting of a Main Gallery and a Satellite Gallery for exhibition, a studio for classes, and a gift shop featuring fine arts and craft. Our annual programming includes six contemporary art exhibitions, which run in concert with our educational programming and special events.

The Gallery Assistant position will assist the Gallery & Shop Manager in daily administrative and organizational work. Working alongside the team, the student will also work on professionally installed exhibitions, assisting with art handling, artist lectures, public outreach programming, educational programming, documentation and digital archives. The role will also assist in the preparation for upcoming exhibitions, grant submissions, and fundraising: performing research, compiling information, and providing communications support.

Gallery Assistant applicants will have a background and/or interest in contemporary art.

Students pursuing degrees in Art History, Museum Studies, Hospitality, Administration, Business, Fine Art, and/or Curatorial Studies are preferred. Any previous background in non-profit organizations, art galleries, artist-run-centres, or installation and art handling are greatly encouraged to apply and should be noted in your application.

Working alongside the Gallery & Shop Manager, the student will assist with the following objectives:

Gallery shop support:

Collect artist bios and supporting materials
Prepare and maintain gallery statistics
Gather images from artists
Proofread and provide feedback on outgoing communications and interpretive materials
Support Gift Shop sales through online promotion and marketing campaigns
Assist Gallery & Shop Manager in completing inventory, sales reconciliations, banking deposit documentation, invoice processing
Ensure cleanliness of spaces and adequate supplies – assist in purchasing
Greet visitors, provide information, generate sales
Assist in merchandising and visual displays

Provide basic bookkeeping administrative support (petty cash, receipts, settlements)

Exhibition support:

Assist in exhibition installation (have the ability to lift 20 lbs., be comfortable using power tools, ladders, painting and measuring tools)
Create digital content pertaining to exhibitions and programming
Plan and execute social media communications
Assist in creation of print and digital materials
Assist with the development of guided tours of exhibitions and facilitate where needed
Communicate gallery activities to stakeholders via website updates and newsletters
Expand community outreach to achieve projected audience goals
Perform local poster distribution
Organize archival materials in the gallery databases
Represent the gallery at community events

This employment project will benefit the intern as they will gain necessary skills that are required for both curatorial, programming, and administrative employment within a non-profit organization. Our Gallery continues to exhibit renowned contemporary artists, along with research-based curated exhibitions that the intern will assist in all aspects of. The intern will also interact with the exhibiting artists and performers, as well as gallery patrons and community members. This is a multi-faceted job that requires many skills. Ultimately, the student will learn all the components of contemporary exhibition production regarding scholarly research, interaction and discussion, exhibition writing, education, and installation. The successful applicant will be required to conduct physical activities related to installation, public facing duties that require an outgoing and community oriented attitude, writing and research, as well administrative duties.

ELIGIBILITY
This is a Young Canada Works (YCW) Summer Student Position. You are eligible to apply if you:

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 between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.

SALARY AND HOURS
This full-time, 35 hours per week, 10-week summer position is from June 23 – August 31, 2023. Hourly rate of pay is $19/hr. Exact schedule will vary depending on Gallery events, but applicants should be available to work weekends and occasional evenings. Applicants with disabilities may request a reduced schedule.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV or resume, proof of full-time student status, and a brief letter of interest summarizing your related qualifications and eligibility requirements to:

Sara Lopez Assu, Executive Director

director@crartgallery.ca

by 11:59 p.m. on May 26, 2024

COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERN

Closing date: July 28, 2024 by 11:59 pm
Location: Campbell River Art Gallery, 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C7
Length of assignment: 16 weeks, 32 hours/week, September – December

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The Campbell River Art Gallery (CRAG) is hiring for the position of Community Outreach Intern from September to December 2024. The CRAG is a contemporary art gallery located on Vancouver Island, BC consisting of a Main Gallery and a Satellite Gallery for exhibition, a studio for classes, and a gift shop featuring fine arts and craft. Our annual programming includes six contemporary art exhibitions, which run in concert with our educational programming and special events.

The Community Outreach Intern position will assist the Programs & Outreach Manager in completing public outreach and organizational tasks. Working alongside the team, the incumbent will assist with public events such as artist lectures, workshops, festival programs, educational programs, gallery tours, communications, and event documentation. The role will also assist in the preparation for upcoming exhibitions, program planning, public outreach engagement, and communications planning. The incumbent will also be performing much needed administrative duties, compiling information, and providing communications support.

Community Outreach applicants should be outgoing, have strong communication skills, and will have a background and/or interest in contemporary art.

Students pursuing degrees in Hospitality, Tourism, Education, Art History, Museum Studies, Fine Art, and/or Curatorial Studies are preferred. Any previous background in non-profit organizations, art galleries, artist-run-centres, or youth/family programming are greatly encouraged to apply and should be noted in your application.

Working alongside the Programs & Outreach Manager, the incumbent will assist with the following:General tasks:

Events:

Communications:

ELIGIBILITY
This is a Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage Internship position. You are eligible to apply if you:

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 between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

SALARY AND HOURS
This is a 16 week, full time, paid internship. The hourly wage is $20/hour. The position is 32 hours/week, Wednesday through Saturday, with variable hours to accommodate for Gallery events. Start date in September.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reduced schedule.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV or resume, proof of full-time student status, and a brief letter of interest summarizing your related qualifications and eligibility requirements to:

Sara Lopez Assu, Executive Director

director@crartgallery.ca

by 11:59 p.m. on July 28, 2024

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