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Educational Program Assistant
Number of positions: 2
The Art Gallery of Guelph seeks two outgoing, competent, detail-oriented candidates who will support the gallery’s educational planning and programs. The following tasks are central to the position: research into AGG art collections for relevant themes as well as sector trends in educational engagement, public engagement, program and event development based on AGG strategic priorities, preparatory work related to programs and events, program delivery and event management, as well as reporting and documentation of educational programs.
Post-secondary training in visual arts, art history or art education is an asset, as well as strong critical thinking, and superior written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment. Confidence and ability to speak to individual members of the public (all ages) as well as in front of small and large groups of people is an asset. This position reports to the AGG’s Community Engagement Coordinator and works closely with the Gallery Coordinator as well as other staff.
The ideal candidates will:
– be currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate studies in Art, Art History, or Art Education
– have experience using PC operating systems
– be proficient using MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create, edit, and save documents, Outlook to create, share, and manage e-mail and attachments, and Zoom for program delivery
– have excellent verbal communication skills, including an ability to address individuals and groups
– experience in program development in museum settings
– have excellent written communication skills, including an understanding of differences in writing for child, youth, and adult audiences
– feel comfortable engaging children and youth in age-appropriate and enthusiastic conversations about art, culture and heritage
– preferably have experience developing and delivering arts-based and/or exhibition-related programs for child and/or youth audiences
– have some experience with digital content generation and delivery
This is an 11-week, full-time, contract position from June 7 to August 20, 2021. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour, based on 35 hours per week. Orientation and training are provided.
To learn more about this opportunity, download the job poster.
The AGG is committed to an employment equity program that includes measures to achieve diversity among its staff. We encourage applications from qualified Indigenous Canadians, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We will only interview candidates that meet the eligibility criteria for participation in Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations. Learn more about eligibility criteria >
To apply, please submit an application via email to Jessica Gibson, Administrative Assistant at jgibson@artgalleryofguelph.ca. Subject: Educational Program Assistant. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Curatorial/Collections Assistant
Number of positions: 1
The AGG seeks a dynamic, competent, detail-oriented candidate who will undertake research and community engagement, to support the gallery’s exhibition planning, and works efficiently both independently and within teams. Knowledge of diverse cultural practices and post-secondary training in visual arts is an asset, as well as strong critical thinking, and superior written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment. Confidence and ability to speak to individual members of the public (all ages) as well as in front of small and large groups of people is an asset. This position reports to the Curator of Contemporary Art and works closely with the Gallery Coordinator as well as other staff.
The ideal candidate will:
– have post-secondary training in visual arts, curatorial, cultural, or critical studies, as well as strong creative and communication skills
– be currently enrolled in graduate or undergraduate studies
– have experience using PC operating systems
– be proficient using MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create, edit, and save documents, and Outlook to create, share, and manage e-mail and attachments
– have excellent verbal communication skills, including an ability to address individuals and groups
– have excellent organizational and written communication skills, as well as strengths in research for content generation
– preferably have experience developing cultural programming and working with artists
This is a 12-week, full-time, contract position from May 31 to August 20, 2021. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour, based on 35 hours per week. Orientation and training are provided.
To learn more about this opportunity, download the job poster.
The AGG is committed to an employment equity program that includes measures to achieve diversity among its staff. We encourage applications from qualified Indigenous Canadians, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. We will only interview candidates that meet the eligibility criteria for participation in Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations. Learn more about eligibility criteria >
To apply, please submit an application via email to Jessica Gibson, Administrative Assistant at jgibson@artgalleryofguelph.ca. Subject: Curatorial/Collections Assistant. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
