- Communicating and supporting gallery volunteers;
- Supporting gallery functions such as opening and closing the gallery, sales (artwork and merchandise), answering telephones, emails and finding information for the public and artists;
- Preparing information for each exhibition and designing materials as needed, including wall cards, artist bios, didactic panels, pricelists, and gallery notes; supporting gallery preparation, exhibition installation and artwork take-down;
- Preparing cash reconciliation and end of day reports;
- Scheduling and delivering a social media plan related to gallery programming;
- Preparing content, artist interviews and other material for gallery newsletters;
- Assisting with additional programming and set-up for events and workshops including the Harmony Arts Festival; and,
- Other related duties as required.
The preferred candidate will enjoy working with the public; have a passion for the visual arts and an art background through demonstrated experience or education; be comfortable working independently as well as with a team; have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and social media platforms; be an energetic self-starter; be responsible, organized, and professional; be a confident writer with high attention to detail; would love to work at the Ferry Building Gallery, located at the Ambleside Landing in West Vancouver.
Other Eligibility Requirements for the Canada Summer Jobs Program: - Must be between 19 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, for the duration of the employment;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
This position requires the completion of a successful criminal background check prior to commencing employment.
Position Status:
Summer – Casual
Please note: if Canada Summer Jobs funding for this position is approved, membership in the WVMEA will be mandatory.
Hours of Work:
Hours of work and shifts may vary depending upon operational requirements. The successful candidate must have flexibility and be available evenings and weekends.
Rate of Pay:
$20.00 per hour
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver's Career Centre at to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted -
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Description
Summer Gallery Assistant
(Casual)
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