This is a 20 week internship position:
Wage: $12.50/hour
Start Date: Monday, Aug 8, 2016
End Date: Friday, December 23, 2016
Hours: Full-time, Tuesday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexible - 4 days a week at 7.5 hours per day)
The Art Dealers Association of Canada (ADAC) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1966. Our association is the largest representation of major private commercial galleries in Canada, and our dealers represent the country’s leading artists.
Appraisal Service - The ADAC offers established and professional valuations of artworks that are donated as Cultural Property of Canada. We are looking for an Appraisal Assistant to help the Appraisal Coordinator facilitate and coordinate the ADAC Appraisal Service.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Receive appraisal applications from institutions and ensure applications are complete
- Read through documents and ensure information is accurate (rectify any errors and discrepancies)
- Enter all information into ADAC appraisal database and maintain correspondence and material in electronic and paper files
- Assist in obtaining sales information for appraisers when necessary
- Produce sales graphs for appraisal report (gather information from submitted appraisals, confirm auction values, convert values to appropriate currency and source reference images)
- Edit and format final appraisal report
- Generate final report, obtain sign-off and dispatch to institution via courier
- Update artist files (requires research)
- Update and maintain ADAC vendor list
- Assist with telephone and email inquiries from the general public regarding appraisals of art work, donation, purchase, artist representation, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary degree combined with experience in the arts and/or a solid general knowledge of Canadian and international fine art, both contemporary and historical
- Demonstrated knowledge and interest in commercial art galleries and auction industry
- Good time management and organization; ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent editing skills and pay close attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Experience with databases and information management
- Knowledge of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act and the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board an asset
- Bilingualism is an asset
This position is funded by Young Canada Works – Building Careers in Heritage. Applicants should ensure they are eligible for this program: http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1359485622985/1359485696941#a4
We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of Canada to apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to the Hiring Manager at hr@ad-ac.ca
