Art Gallery Assistant

Description:

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or demonstrated experience in fine arts, art history, arts administration, museum studies, cultural studies or a related field
• Have a strong interest in gallery programming and public engagement
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization, time management, and creative problem-solving skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with socially, culturally, and ethnically diverse audiences
• Advanced research skills
• Visually creative with the ability to design and assemble invitations, catalogues, and promotional material for artist talks, special events, and gallery activities
• Experience or knowledge of how to properly handle and hang artwork for display
• Physically capable of doing manual labour as part of gallery installation, including painting and repairing walls; moving plinths; climbing ladders; and hanging, packing, and storing artwork
• Good with hands and dexterity with small tools (hammer, drill, utility knife, wire, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and photo-editing software an asset
• Knowledge of a second language is considered an asset
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as required for gallery openings and special events.
• This position requires the completion of a successful criminal background check prior to commencing employment.