Job Posting

Do you not only think outside the box but use the box to create an origami swan? Are you passionate about the arts in New Brunswick? Have an interest in archiving and library sciences? Well if you are up to the challenge, the New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is seeking an enthusiastic summer intern.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an interest in archiving and document/archives management
• have a drive to succeed in the field
• have skills in new media technology
• take initiative
• be curious, passionate and enthusiastic
• strong organizational and research skills
• be willing to provide fresh insight into company practices
• be bilingual in English and French
• will be committed to fostering equity

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• administering the transfer of paper documents to digital files in a digital archive
• organize electronic archives chronologically
• liaise with the New Brunswick Archives under the supervision of artsnb’s Director of Administration
• keeping abreast of research developments concerning the arts in the province, Canada, and abroad
• preparing accurate reports
• helping to organize artsnb-related events
• helping to organize artsnb-related publications
• any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of artsnb

Dates: Mid-May – End of August
Location: Fredericton

The New Brunswick Arts Board is an arm’s-length arts funding agency with a legislated mandate to:

• Facilitate and promote the creation of art;
• Facilitate the enjoyment, awareness and understanding of the arts;
• Advise the government on arts policy;
• Unify and speak for the arts community; and
• Administer funding programs for professional artists.

Salary: $15/hour / 37.5 hour week (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily)
Coordinates:     Justine Koroscil, Director of Administration
Email: jkoroscil@artsnb.ca
Phone. : 506.444.5967

****Application deadline: May 9th 2014