Company:
Campbell River Art Gallery
Details:
ELIGIBILITY
This is a Young Canada Works (YCW) Graduate Internship Position. You are eligible to apply if you:
• Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada. (Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Are registered in the YCW on-line candidate inventory;
• Are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; (applicants with disabilities are permitted to work part-time if required);
• Do not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.
PRIORITY CRITERIA
All interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. CRAG champions and empowers people of all abilities, and fosters an environment of inclusivity and collaboration.
Qualifications & Experience:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies or a related discipline;
Broad knowledge of contemporary art and artists in Canada and beyond.
Flexible hours are required from time to time in support of Gallery public events.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Good visual acuity and aesthetic judgment abilities;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Interpersonal skills, combined with the capability to inspire others;
• Time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Public speaking, research skills, coordination and logistics training, understanding of the techniques related to contemporary art practice
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV or resume and a brief letter of interest summarizing:
1) Your related qualifications
2) If you meet any of the priority criteria (optional)
To:
Vicky Chainey Gagnon, Executive Director & Chief Curator
Campbell River Art Gallery
1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C7
or email director@crartgallery.ca
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be screened based on information provided. Please ensure you include all relevant details about your qualifications for this position.