Communications and Development Coordinator

Part-time – 6-month contract position
Start Date: June 23, 2014
End Date: December 19, 2014
Salary: $18/hour, three days per week

AOE Arts Council (AOE) is a dynamic not-for-profit organization that works with the community to develop partnerships, audiences, information, and visibility for the arts. It supports Ottawa artists and arts organizations through programs, resources and services.

With the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, AOE Arts Council (AOE) is undertaking a new initiative to run a program that will take the artist out of the studio and will place them in the heart of the Ottawa community. This program will see artists working on projects in non-traditional spaces, such as community centres, youth services facilities and seniors’ residences. It will bring together different age groups and residents to work collaboratively on socially-driven projects for the benefit of the entire community.

Through this funding, AOE seeks to hire a part time Communications and Development Coordinator to assist the Director of Communications in the carrying out of tasks related to this program, as well as the organization’s many other communications activities.

Qualifications:

  •     Education background in journalism, marketing, communications
  •     Minimum 3 years work experience
  •     Communication skills in both official languages (oral and written)
  •     Strong interpersonal skills
  •     Capable of working independently and a commitment to a team environment

This position requires:

  • Familiarity with the cultural community and not-for-profit sector
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, (knowledge of WordPress and website content management systems considered an asset)
  • Digital camera use and Photoshop editing are assets
  • Experience in implementing marketing strategies and advertising campaigns
  • Experience writing for the web, reports, funding proposals, media materials, marketing texts, articles for publications
  • Respond to media inquiries, coordinate interviews, write media materials, assemble press kits
  • Ensuring the timely production of all communications materials in both official languages, ensuring brand and messages are delivered consistently
  • Perform website updates
  • Maintain media database and communications contacts database
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to coordinate staff, meet deadlines and complete projects on budget
  • Experience working with suppliers to produce communications tools
  • Tasks and duties as required in support of AOE’s mandate
  • Evening and weekend work is required from time to time
  • Ability to commute to project sites in Ottawa

To obtain further information about AOE Arts Council, please visit the Opportunities section at www.artsoe.ca.

To apply please send your resume and covering letter by e-mail to info@artsoe.ca  by fax to (613) 580-2768 or by mail to 245 Centrum Blvd., Suite 260, Orléans, ON K1E 0A1 - attention Cristiane Doherty, Director of Communications.

Closing date: June 6, 2014

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Juin 6, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Juin 23, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par la poste
Par télécopieur
Par courriel

Assistant Choir Director

Ensemble Laude, an auditioned chorus of about 35 women singers in Victoria, BC, seeks an Assistant Director to lead the ensemble in rehearsals and/or concert performances at the discretion of the Founding Artistic Director.

Choir members are experienced singers, ranging from 14 – 70 years of age. They represent a diverse community joined together by the vision of Artistic Director, Elizabeth MacIsaac, the love of choral music and the challenge of performance. Ensemble Laude is an award winning women’s choir that performs in the Victoria area, presenting two major concerts annually plus special events at various sites. The choir has been performing since 1996 and enjoys a reputation for excellence in choral performance.

The Assistant Director is a paid part-time contract position. The Assistant Director will be a singing member of the choir. She will conduct a minimum of 2 complete rehearsals per month over the course of the Fall/Winter season, in preparation for performances. Season rehearsals run on weekends and Tuesday evenings. The Assistant is expected to attend the weekend rehearsals (time TBD), lead the Tuesday rehearsals, and will direct some of the repertoire in season’s performances.

Salary is $1500 for the Winter season. The season runs from Sept.-Dec./14.

  • Interested candidates can email their resume and cover letter to contact@ensemblelaude.org
  • Application deadline is June 9, 2014 at 5 PM.

Assistant Director Job Responsibilities

The Assistant Director leads the ensemble on Tuesday rehearsals, and works in tandem with the Artistic  Director in regards to score interpretation, score markings and singer preparedness.   The Assistant Director will conduct a minimum of 2 complete rehearsals per month  in preparation for performances.

Specific Position Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will:

  • Sing in Ensemble Laude, thus will be available to rehearse on Tuesday evenings and weekend rehearsals with the Artistic Director from Sept. through Dec. 2014.
  • Direct rehearsals, sectionals and performances at the discretion of the Artistic Director; working with the the Artistic Director in regards to score interpretation, score markings and singer preparedness.
  • Evaluate/report to Artistic Director areas for additional focus by Ensemble Laude members at rehearsals and/or performances.
  • On rehearsal evenings, oversee set-up of rehearsal space and tear-down at the end of each rehearsal.
  • Assist Artistic Director in auditioning new members.
  • In consultation with the Artistic Director and/or the Board President or designate, arrange for an appropriate substitute in the event she is absent from a rehearsal.

Position Requirements

  • Must qualify and actively participate as a singer of Ensemble Laude
  • Must have 2 years conducting training at the undergraduate level or equivalent in experience.
  • Must be an energetic, "people person"
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Availability: Lead rehearsals (twice per month), attend Tues. rehearsals, and lead additional rehearsals at the discretion of the Artistic Director
  • Participate in winter season concert – per current concert schedule
  • Be available to conduct the choir in other opportunities outside normal concert venues
  • Begin choir rehearsals in Sept./14 and serve as Assistant Director from Sept. 2 – Dec. 19/14
  • Piano skills sufficient to support choral conducting
  • Training and experience in applied vocal technique
  • Ability to work as a member of team
  • Good sense of humour
  • Well-respected within the local music community

How to Apply:  

Please submit your resumé with 3 references (with contact information), and a cover letter that includes a statement of your strengths and why you are interested in this position, to:  contact@ensemblelaude.org by June 9/14 at 5 PM.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed and selected applicants will be given the opportunity to conduct a rehearsal of Ensemble Laude.

Remuneration:  This is a contract position. The position is expected to be filled for the September 2014 start of the winter choral season with possibility for extension into the Spring choral season.

Contact Information:

Marilyn Wolovick:  marilyn.wolovick@gmail.com 250-418-0590
Meghan Robertson:  mamagrrrl@gmail.com 250-746-8971

Please visit our website for further information about Ensemble Laude.
http://www.ensemblelaude.org

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Juin 9, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
Ville: 
Victoria
Province: 
Colombie-Britannique
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Interim Executive Director

Application Deadline: May 28, 2014
Start Date: June 7, 2014
Salary: TBD
City/Town: Toronto
Term: Three month contract, with option to renew

Job Description

Trinity Square Video is looking for an energetic leader with strong administrative skills to fill the role of the Interim Executive Director. The organization is redeveloping the Executive Director role, and as such, there is an option to continue after the three month contract is completed.

About the Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership, development and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set in partnership with the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will show passion and creative thinking, have excellent interpersonal skills, manage a four-person staff and work with community organizations. The ability to multi-task and work within a team structure is vital.

As this is an interim position that falls between grant applications, there is a unique opportunity to have this position include the skillset of the selected candidate. Please include your additional interests, in the areas you have a strength. These can include fundraising, programming, workshop development, artist development or other areas of strength that you feel are pertinent to this position.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operations and Administration

  • Lead day to day operations, projects and programs. Ensure that the quality of programs and services is maintained and/or improved;
  • Identify opportunities for effective processes across the organization, including staff, Board, members and the community;
  • Support the Chair/Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors with materials for Board meetings;
  • Participate in and manage board and volunteer committees as needed;
  • Ensure the smooth functioning of the organization’s systems
  • Identify opportunities for community building;
  • Lead, develop and implement sponsorship and fundraising opportunities to produce self-generated income;
  • Foster a team environment with staff, members and Board of Directors;
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Board;

Management

  • Manage and provide leadership to all staff; manage department and personnel issues, including supervising, delegating, hiring, terminating, running staff meetings, training and performance reviews;
  • Manage and supervise the operations of the organization including fielding external requests from stakeholders, funders and the public, disseminating information internally and externally, and ensuring that deadlines are being met;

Partnerships and Profile

  • Build relationships with community partners
  • Work with the assistance of the Board in developing and managing marketing, publicity and outreach initiatives;

Strategy and Planning

  • Identify new opportunities for grants to support the organization;
  • Research and develop partnerships with organizations;

Requirements:

Skills Required

  • Relevant educational and/or work background and experience in not-for-profit sector, film and media fields;
  • Financial management skills are a must, especially with sizeable budgets and non-profit settings.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership role in the culture or related sector with vision and a demonstrated ability to engage people in that vision.
  • Familiarity with working in and with non-profit boards and board development initiatives a strong asset;
  • Previous experience in the not-for-profit media arts community a strong asset;
  • A strategic thinker who can innovate through analysis and ideas.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of contemporary independent video production workflows.
  • Knowledge of contemporary video and audio production and postproduction equipment.
  • Knowledge of current media art practices.

Additional Info:

Three month contract, with opportunity to extend based on performance.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Reports to: Board of Directors

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and letter of interest to hireedattsv@gmail.com
Attn: Hiring Committee. Interim Executive Director
Closing Date: May 28, 2014
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Mai 28, 2014
Date de début: 
Samedi, Juin 7, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Executive Director

Executive Director for Dundas Valley School of Art
21 Ogilvie Street
Dundas, ON L9H 2S1
905-628-6357
www.dvsa.ca

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A CREATIVE, OPEN-MINDED PERSON TO TAKE OUR ART SCHOOL TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Our goal is to raise the Dundas Valley School of Art’s profile, generate a streamed path of artistic learning, develop the curriculum to attract new artists, students, faculty, art lovers and collectors and raise the calibre of visual arts learning.

The Dundas Valley School of Art was established in 1964 as a not-for-profit organization and today offers a vigorous adult part time programme in visual arts and a highly successful children’s programme. The current annual student enrolment is close to 4000 with individuals coming from the regions of Hamilton, Halton and Niagara. There are five full-time administrative staff and approximately 50 part-time faculty. The School relies primarily on tuition fees and fundraising to finance its programmes. Our first class facility is housed in a recently renovated century factory building in the core of Dundas. Dundas has an extremely active artist community and is now part of Hamilton and less than an hour from Toronto.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide high quality visual art education for all ages, skills and interest levels, within a warm, inviting and nurturing environment.

THE WINNING CANDIDATE WILL FULFILL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

Passion: For the visual arts and art education.

Courage: Not afraid of taking bold creative steps in fostering the community’s love for the visual arts. Thinks outside the canvas!

Degree: Degree in a relevant field.

Skills: Visual arts, art education, fundraising and finance, leadership, interpersonal skills, administration.

Experience: Broad experience in education, administration and/or leadership role in the arts such as vice/ principal, director, administrator at college level.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Course participants of all ages: Attract, retain, motivate, understand, encourage and guide our students to a higher level. Ensure the School continues to be a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment.
  • Faculty: Select and hire high quality faculty and design job descriptions; ongoing management, including semi annual reviews. Opportunity to teach as a senior member of the faculty.
  • Curriculum/ Long Term Strategy: Develop programming for adults and children. Develop a long term strategy for the sustainability of the School which considers initiatives to increase enrolment while expanding the course offerings and improving the calibre of learning.
  • Financial and administration: Plan and develop ongoing corporate fundraising, and identify new funding opportunities
  • to match programme requirements. Develop and balance the budget including tuition fees, salaries and events.
  • Oversee all proposals and grant applications. Manage all administrative staff with a goal of motivating and encouraging best practices. Conduct yearly performance reviews.
  • Relationships: Build and foster relationships with students and the art community (i.e. artists, galleries, relevant colleges, and art schools), donors, volunteers, alumni, community organizations, media, politicians and the community at large.
  • All aspects of day to day operations: Oversee all aspects of the daily operations for the School and facilities.
  • Report to the Board of Governors: Attend the first segment of the monthly meeting of the Board of Governors and report on the status of School’s business through delivery of the Executive Director’s Report.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Starting date to be in the fall/winter of 2014.

Send applications to: dvsa.search.committee@gmail.com.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Samedi, Mai 31, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Dundas
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

President and Chief Executive Officer

President and Chief Executive Officer
Art Gallery of Hamilton

An ambitious, forward-looking organization and the third-largest independent public art gallery in Ontario, the AGH is home to one of the finest permanent collections in Canada: over 10,000 works of art, primarily Canadian historical, 19th–Century European, African, and contemporary holdings. Founded in 1914, the AGH has grown and developed along with the communities it serves. Located in a stunning, 87,000-square-foot facility in downtown Hamilton, the AGH delights audiences across southern Ontario and beyond Canada’s borders.

This is an opportunity to build upon a foundation of transformational growth and success. The next President and Chief Executive Officer will be a visionary leader who is passionate about engaging the public with arts and culture. Entrepreneurial and creative, you have a respected track record of executive leadership success that includes innovative programming, organizational growth, and enhanced reputation. You have developed positive relationships with governments and key stakeholders, and have established productive and inclusive networks, alliances, and partnerships around the world. You have built a culture of aspirational philanthropy, having participated in capital campaigns, major gift fundraising, and endowment building. A catalyst for growth and innovation, you will enhance public engagement with and support for this remarkable institution and its outstanding collection.

All responses to Caldwell Partners are confidential.

Additional Information
Art Gallery of Hamilton Address: 123 King St West, Hamilton, ON  L8P 4S8
CRA Business #: 106723588RT0001
NOC#: 0511
Employment Term: Permanent and Full-Time, one (1) occupancy
Salary Range: $140,000 to $190,000
Benefits: Other Benefits, Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits, Group Insurance Benefits, Yearly Retirement Contribution
Education: University undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) degrees
Experience: 15 years or more experience in the cultural sector
CONTACT INFO AND TO APPLY: Please send your resume to Geoff Keating at gkeating@caldwellpartners.com

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Juin 27, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Hamilton
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études supérieures)
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Agent ou agente de projets, Arts et culture

Sous la supervision de la gestionnaire de projets du service Arts et culture, le ou la titulaire du poste est responsable, notamment de coordonner certaines activités artistiques, culturelles et communautaires de la programmation annuelle de l’AFY.

Description des tâches

  • Coordonner des événements artistiques, culturels et communautaires.
  • Coordonner les cafés-rencontres.
  • Recruter et encadrer des bénévoles.
  • Appuyer la promotion des activités en collaboration avec l'équipe des communications.
  • Rédiger et assurer l’envoi de l’infolettre.
  • Participer à la rédaction de la page culturelle du journal l’Aurore boréale.
  • Participer au développement du contenu du site web afy.yk.ca.
  • Participer à diverses rencontres.
  • Rédiger des rapports.

Une description de tâches détaillée incluant un profil de compétences est disponible sur demande.

Profil

  • Diplôme en animation et recherche culturelles, en loisirs, en gestion d'événements ou équivalence.
  • Expériences reliées à l'emploi.
  • Expérience en gestion de projets et d’événements.
  • Expérience en encadrement de bénévoles.
  • Excellente maîtrise du français (oral et écrit).
  • Connaissance de niveau intermédiaire de l’anglais (oral et écrit).
  • Capacité de planification et d’organisation.
  • Créativité, autonomie et dynamisme.
  • Minutie et rigueur.
  • Excellente capacité à gérer plusieurs projets à la fois.
  • Excellente capacité à gérer le stress et à travailler en équipe.

Début du contrat : 14 juillet 2014.
Ce poste est à temps plein à raison de 30 heures par semaine.
Salaire : Selon l’échelle salariale en vigueur.
Lieu de travail : Whitehorse, capitale du Yukon, Canada.

Faites parvenir, par courriel, votre curriculum vitae accompagné d’une lettre de présentation rédigée en français au plus tard le vendredi 30 mai 2014 avant 17 h — PST, à ressourceshumaines@afy.yk.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mai 30, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Juillet 14, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
Ville: 
Whitehorse
Province: 
Yukon
Niveau de scolarité: 
Collège/Cégep
Langues: 
L’anglais
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Oui
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Coordonnatrice ou coordonnateur au développement national et international

3e impérial, centre d’essai en art actuel, est à la recherche d’une coordonnatrice ou d’un coordonnateur au développement national et international.

La personne recherchée travaillera à la mise en place de projets qui concourront à faire rayonner et mettre en valeur la spécificité, l’expertise et les productions du centre : tournée de lancements, création d’un programme d’accueil de critiques, développement de contenus sur notre site web, prospection pour le développement d’ententes de partenariat. Elle travaillera en étroite collaboration avec la direction générale et artistique.

PROFIL ET COMPÉTENCES REQUISES

  • Scolarité : universitaire, arts visuels, histoire de l’art, muséologie, communication ou domaines connexes, ou expérience pertinente
  • Expérience dans des fonctions similaires, un atout
  • Excellente connaissance du milieu de l’art actuel et intérêt pour sa promotion auprès des publics
  • Excellente maîtrise du français à l’oral et à l’écrit et excellentes capacités de communication
  • Très bonne connaissance de l’anglais, à l’oral et à l’écrit
  • Capacité de rédaction de demande de subvention
  • Excellente connaissance des logiciels de la suite Microsoft Office Mac, de Filemaker
  • Grand sens de l’organisation et capacité d’adaptation

QUALITÉS RECHERCHÉES

  • Aptitudes relationelles et communicationelles, polyvalence, créativité
  • Saine gestion des priorités, soin des détails, efficacité.
  • Disponibilité et respect des échéances
  • Sens de l’autonomie
  • Capacité à travailler en collégialité et à partager l’information
  • Tolérance au stress

CONDITIONS

Rémunération : 16$ / heure
Nombre d’heures par semaine : 20 h
Contrat de 47 semaines
Entrée en fonction : août 2014
(congés sans solde du 22 décembre 2014 au 4 janvier 2015 et du 29 juin au 2 août 2015)
Lieu de travail : bureau du 3e impérial, centre d’essai en art actuel, à Granby

Faites parvenir, par courriel, AVANT LE 11 JUIN 2014, votre curriculum vitae ainsi qu’une lettre de motivation décrivant votre expérience et votre intérêt pour le poste à : direction@3e-imperial.org
Les candidats/candidates devront être disponibles pour une entrevue à Granby, entre le 16 et le 26 juin 2014. Seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mercredi, Juin 11, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
Ville: 
Granby
Province: 
Québec
Niveau de scolarité: 
Université (Études de premier cycle)
Langues: 
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Program Assistant

Job title: Program Assistant
Rate of pay: 11$/hour, 35 Hours per week, 16 weeks
Start Date: June 2, 2014
Deadline for Applications: May 20, 2014
Language(s) of work: French and English mandatory

Description: The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is seeking energetic, outgoing, creative, and collaboratively-minded individuals to fill two available Program Assistant positions. Working within the Public, Educational and Community Programs department of the OAG, the program assistants will plan, coordinate and deliver all aspects of the OAG’s Summer Art Camps, including themed city tours, hands-on creative activities, working with local artists to facilitate themed workshops, and organizing three end-of-camp exhibitions for parents and friends. Program assistants will also work collaboratively with the gallery team to organize and deliver other events and programs as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the registration process for each of three Summer Art Camp weeks;
  • Assist in the planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of the camps;
  • Prepare schedules and organize materials and supplies;
  • Communicate camp information to parents and caregivers;
  • Demonstrate hands-on art activities and help campers complete creative projects;
  • Lead city tours to engage campers in the camp theme;
  • Animate games and outdoor activities at lunch time;
  • Coordinate and chaperone field trips to the National Gallery of Canada;
  • Liaise with local artists to plan and facilitate artist-led workshops;
  • Evaluate the camp by analyzing successes, indentifying shortcomings and suggesting solutions;
  • Assist with coordination and setup of tours, talks, workshops, and exhibition openings;
  • Support other OAG projects as the need arises.

Skills & Experience:

  • Fluently bilingual in English and French;
  • Motivated and energetic, even early in the morning;
  • A reliable worker;
  • Punctual without fail;
  • Has experience working with children;
  • Has experience working with art materials;
  • Creative thinker;
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office computer software.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to provide a current valid Police Record Check from the Ottawa Police Service.

Please apply with cover letter and resume to:
Véronique Couillard, Head of Public, Educational and Community Programs
vcouillard@ottawaartgallery.ca | Ottawa Art Gallery, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2

Thank you for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
 

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Mardi, Mai 20, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Juin 2, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps plein
À contrat
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Diplôme d'études secondaires
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Community Outreach Assistant

Rate of pay: 11$/hour, 32 Hours per week, 8 weeks
Start Date: June 23, 2014
Deadline for Applications: May 26, 2014

Description: The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaboratively-minded individual to fill the role of Community Outreach Assistant (COA). Working in direct collaboration with the Curator of Public, Educational and Community Programs, the COA will work to identify and connect with local organizations, agencies, and community groups, with the goal of instigating opportunities for creative learning, and community building through the arts that are fun, innovative, and culturally inclusive. The COA will also help facilitate existing gallery programs, such as Art Tent. Working in a supportive mentorship environment, the COA will have the opportunity to develop professional skills in a not-for-profit arts environment, while strengthening the Gallery’s commitment to outreach by assisting to create long term, sustained, and meaningful partnerships in the community.

This position is made possible through Canada Summer Jobs. Please see requirements below.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify segments of the population who do not frequent art galleries;
  • Research and communicate with groups/agencies in the city that can help OAG reach out to those populations;
  • Develop opportunities for creative learning and/or community building, such as special exhibition tours, creative workshops (either at the gallery of offsite), or other community projects;
  • Facilitate the OAG Art Tent (a mobile art studio that travels to festivals and community celebrations such as Festival Franco-Ontarien, National Aboriginal Day celebrations, Haïti en Fête, etc);
  • Evaluate the experience and outcomes of programs, identify shortcomings and suggest solutions;
  • Other duties as they arise: Assist in booking, planning, delivery and evaluation of projects;
  • Contribute to overall staff efforts towards the varied events and functions of the Gallery.

Knowledge & Experience:

  • An understanding of what “community” means;
  • Experience working with people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities;
  • The ability to communicate effectively and confidently in person and in writing;
  • Experience working with art materials;
  • Experience (volunteer or work) in a public art gallery/museum or related cultural institution;
  • Familiarity with arts education, art history, contemporary art, and/or cultural studies;
  • Organizational skills and the ability to multitask;
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office computer software;
  • Positive attitude and collaborative spirit;
  • The ability and willingness to think creatively;
  • Fluency in French is an asset.

Requirements:

(a) is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
(b) was registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
(c) intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
(d) is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP (Quebec only), vocational or technical program;
(e) is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and;
(f) is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
Please note that the successful applicant will be required to provide a current valid Police Record Check from the Ottawa Police Service.

Please apply with cover letter and resume to:
Véronique Couillard, Head of Public, Educational and Community Programs
vcouillard@ottawaartgallery.ca | Ottawa Art Gallery, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2

The Ottawa Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer, and thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Lundi, Mai 26, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Juin 23, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
À contrat
Ville: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Niveau de scolarité: 
Diplôme d'études secondaires
Langues: 
L’anglais
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

Assistant (e) à la recherche – emploi étudiant

Le Centre d’exposition L’Imagier est un organisme sans but lucratif situé à Gatineau (secteur Aylmer) voué à la diffusion de l’art contemporain. Il coordonne également les spectacles estivaux et évènements qui se tiennent dans le Parc de L’Imaginaire. L’Imagier est à la recherche d’un ou d’une assistant (e) à la recherche dynamique pour se joindre à l’équipe de ce centre en plein renouveau.

L’étudiant aura pour objectif de constituer l’historique détaillé du Centre d’exposition L’Imagier afin de rédiger un livret pour le 40e anniversaire de l’organisme. Pour ce faire, il devra effectuer des recherches afin d’établir le contexte de fondation, l’histoire des fondateurs, l’historique des expositions et des activités, etc.

EXIGENCES ET PROFIL RECHERCHÉ

  • Formation en muséologie, en histoire de l’art, en histoire, en gestion de projets ou en communication. Étudiant de niveau universitaire, l’étudiant doit retourner aux études à temps plein à l’automne;
  • Un intérêt pour l’art contemporain et la communication est un atout important;
  • Grande maîtrise du français tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral;
  • La maîtrise de l’anglais obligatoire;
  • Bonne connaissance de Word et d’Excel;
  • Le candidat idéal possède un très bon sens de l’organisation, fait preuve d’une grande minutie, d’un bon esprit d’analyse et de synthèse. Il sait être diplomate, s’exprime avec aisance et est très automne.
  • Le candidat doit satisfaire les exigences du programme Jeunesse Canada au travail (emplois d’été) et y être inscrit :
  1. Être âgé de 16 à 30 ans au moment de commencer l’emploi;
  2. Avoir été un étudiant à temps plein pendant la session précédant votre emploi;
  3. Prévoir retourner aux études à temps plein dans la session suivant votre emploi;
  4. Être inscrit dans la banque de candidats JCT en ligne;
  5. Être citoyen canadien ou résident permanent du Canada, ou avoir obtenu le statut de réfugié au Canada et avoir l’autorisation légale de travailler au Canada;
  6. S’engager à travailler pendant toute la période d’embauche;
  7. Ne pas avoir d’autre emploi à temps plein (plus de 30 heures par semaines) durant l’emploi.

CONDITIONS D’EMPLOI

Poste de 30 h/s., du 2 juin au 15 août 2014
Salaire de 12 $/h.
Disponibilités le jour, le soir et la fin de semaine.

PROCÉDURES POUR SOUMETTRE UNE CANDIDATURE

Date limite pour postuler : 16 mai 2014, 17 h
Veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae et lettre de présentation par courriel à l’attention de Marianne Breton. Dans le sujet de votre courriel, veuillez inscrire : ASSISTANT (E) À LA RECHERCHE. mbreton@limagier.qc.ca

Date limite pour soumettre la demande: 
Vendredi, Mai 16, 2014
Date de début: 
Lundi, Juin 2, 2014
Genre de travail: 
À temps partiel
À contrat
Ville: 
Gatineau
Province: 
Québec
Niveau de scolarité: 
Diplôme d'études secondaires
Langues: 
Le français
Déplacement nécessaire?: 
Non
Méthode préférée pour recevoir les demandes d’emploi: 
Par courriel

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