OPPORTUNITY:
Gallery Coordinator (Permanent Part-time Position)
Craft Nova Scotia is the provincially recognized service organization for craft. Our mandate is to encourage and promote both the craft movement in Nova Scotia and the public awareness and appreciation of craft products and activities. Craft Nova Scotia manages and operates the Mary E Black Gallery and the Centre for Craft Nova Scotia and coordinates a variety of programs and services to support artisans and craftspeople throughout the province. Programs include the Craft Nova Scotia Designer Craft Show, Pop up events, training and development workshops, Residency Programs, Exhibitions, and a wide variety of instructional programs engaging the community in craft practices
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeing creative individual with a passion, knowledge and understanding of craft to join our team as Craft Nova Scotia’s Gallery Coordinator. The successful candidate will coordinate exhibition planning, installations, calls for submissions, coordination of jury selection, and contract management. The Gallery Coordinator provides support to the Craft Development and Operations Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Mary E. Black Gallery and other associated facilities operated by Craft Nova Scotia. This position will also assist in overall facility and operations including supporting programming and rentals of the Craft Nova Scotia facilities. The Gallery Coordinator is expected to play a contributor role in nurturing and maintaining a positive organizational culture by modeling the way for others within the organization.
Responsibilities include:
Responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of exhibitions in the Mary E. Black Gallery and other exhibition locations.
To oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day delivery of exhibitions, associated programs and special projects of the Mary E. Black Gallery for Craft Nova Scotia.
Assist in the preparation of grant applications to assist in the development and implementation of gallery programming and ongoing maintenance of organizational infrastructure.
Working in collaboration with the Communications and Digital Content Coordinator in the development of exhibition collateral including but not limited to invitations, didactic panels, title vinyl etc.
Hosting opening receptions and other public gallery events.
Work in collaboration with the Craft Development and Operations Manager to coordinate exhibition frameworks and seasons.
Responsible of coordinating Exhibitions calls, and jury processes as per the organization’s exhibition standards, guidelines and processes.
Coordinate jury selection and oversee the selection process.
Prepares artist contracts to ensure Craft Nova Scotia standards are maintained.
Participate in the installation and/or supervise contractors to ensure proper installation of art works and safe work practices are followed
To coordinate gallery rentals and bookings.
HOURS OF WORK
18.5 hours per week (Permanent Part- Time Position)
The typical office hours are Monday -Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. A specific work schedule will be negotiated to reflect the half-time status of this position that best supports the ongoing exhibition and programming schedule.
Due to the nature of this position hybrid work arrangements will be considered, (a combination of on site in the Craft Nova Scotia office and remote work). This position does require some weekend and evening work to support programs and events as necessary.
COMPENSATION
Hourly rate range $21.98-25.82, Bi-Weekly range $813.26 – $955.34 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefit package as per Craft Nova Scotia’s Personnel Policy.
CLOSING DATE
September 19, 2023 11:59pm
Please submit a cover letter and resume (in one PDF Document) via email to: Careers@craftnovascotia.ca
Please include “Gallery Coordinator” in subject line.
Label PDF document as First_Last Name. Pdf
Craft Nova Scotia strives to foster a culture that is grounded in diversity and inclusiveness.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including IBOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, immigrants, and people with disabilities.
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Craft Nova Scotia is located within Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship of 1726. We acknowledge and honour the Mi’kmaq people who have cared for and continue to care for this land. As Treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous we share the mutual responsibilities for stewardship and sustainability of our cultures and community within this beautiful land. Craft Nova Scotia is committed to deepening our learning and strive to honour and uphold these Treaties through the preservation and celebration of cultural traditions and contemporary craft practices.