Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on September 6, 2024 Classification : Student Assistant IV Employee Group : PSAC Job Title: Art Gallery and Studio Assistant Department : IWGI Visual Art / Arts Wage or Salary : $20.04/hr. Hours of Work : up to 15 hours/ week Start Date : September 4, 2024 Number of Positions available : 1 Length of Appointment: (indicate end date of employment) August 31, 2025 Course title and number (if applicable): N/A Date Issued: August 20, 2024
Qualifications/Experience:
Applicants should be graduate students or third-fourth year undergraduate students. The successful candidate must have a background in contemporary visual art and experience in art handling in a gallery or museum setting. Applicants who lack either a background in the visual arts or museum studies will not be considered for the position. Applicants should be familiar with the production and distribution of online promotional material (PSA, press releases, email list-serves). Experience with website updating and maintenance an asset. Work experience in a recognized art gallery or museum is preferred. Experience hanging and handling art is necessary.
The successful candidate will have good interpersonal and creative problem- solving skills and work well under pressure. The candidate should be flexible regarding work hours.
Duties:
Preparation – Mounting and removal of art installations in the Sutherland Gallery/ Umphrey Building space, General art studio assistance and Maintenance Online promotion of gallery vents via social media, email advertising, website updates, email press release distribution Office and research – researching university art gallery funding models, outreach to high schools to develop programming and engage the public, photocopying and other office related duties and other relevant duties as assigned.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume (CV) with three references to [email protected]
Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request. 10.23