Summer Gallery Assistant
/Organization:
West Vancouver (Ferry Building Gallery)
Deadline:
Apr. 25, 2025
Organization Description:
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The Ferry Building Gallery is a public community art gallery operated by the District of West Vancouver and is located in the heart of Ambleside at Ambleside Landing. Situated in one of West Vancouver’s original buildings, the gallery serves as a hub for arts and culture. The gallery presents up to 11 exhibitions annually at the Ferry Building, four Art in the Hall exhibitions annually at Municipal Hall, and promotes art education and appreciation through a wide range of events and programs, including participating in the annual Harmony Arts Festival.
Website:
http://ferrybuildinggallery.ca/
Job Description:
The West Vancouver Ferry Building Gallery is seeking a passionate, creative and detail-oriented gallery assistant to assist with gallery programs, exhibitions, social media and other activities.
Hours of Work:
Hours of work and shifts may vary depending upon operational requirements. The successful candidate must have flexibility and be available evenings and weekends
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Community Arts Supervisor, this position will assist with:
-Communicating with gallery volunteers and supporting with the scheduling of their shifts;
-Supporting gallery functions such as: opening and closing the gallery, sales (artwork and merchandise), answering telephones, emails and finding information for the public and artists;
-Preparing information for each exhibition and designing materials as needed including: wall cards, artist bios, didactic panels, pricelists, and gallery notes; supporting exhibition installation, artwork take-down and gallery preparation;
-Preparing cash reconciliation and end of day reports;
-Scheduling and delivering a social media plan related to gallery programming, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram;
- Preparing content, artist interviews and other material for gallery newsletters;
- Assisting with additional programming and events during the Harmony Arts Festival, including ArtSpeaks and For the Love of Art: Youth Art Exhibition at Harmony Arts Festival; and,
-Other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have: a passion for the visual arts with some fine arts/art history work experience and education; enjoy an art gallery environment; be comfortable working independently as well as with a team; and would love to work at the Ferry Building Gallery, located at the Ambleside Landing in West Vancouver.
The successful candidate will be: an energetic self-starter, responsible, organized, punctual; professional; a confident writer; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point), social media platforms; responsible and creative.
Candidates must also meet the following Canada Summer Jobs requirements: 30 years of age or under at the start of employment; a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or recognized Refugee in Canada; hold a valid Social Insurance Number; and be legally entitled to work in Canada. Applicants over the age of 30 may be considered but hiring is grant-dependent.
The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable Police Information Check and a copy of their credentials.
How to Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
Please note applications not including a cover letter will not be considered.
Remuneration:
$21.00 per hour
Contact Email: careers@westvancouver.ca
