Gallery 1C03 is looking for a responsible, motivated, articulate, and enthusiastic University of Winnipeg student to fill a temporary position as a gallery attendant. Yes, we *did* undertake a detailed hiring process back in September, but it appears that we have a gap in our schedule.
Are you available on Mondays from 1:00 - 4:00? Or, maybe you know someone qualified who is free during this time?
Please continue reading below...
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Classification: Student Assistant (Gallery Attendant)
Department: Art Curator
Hours of Work: (0 - 3 hrs per week)
(Contract dates are: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Monday Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Mar 9, Mar 16, Mar 23 and Mar 30)
Range of Pay: $9.24 - $10.32 per hour + 6% vacation pay
Application Deadline: January 12, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. to Art Curator -- hardcopy to 4M58 or via email m.placentile@uwinnipeg.ca)
Late applications will not be considered.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL ONE POSITION
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
* Closes the Gallery at the end of the day by shutting off all Gallery lights; unplugging, turning off, shutting down equipment; closing doors; ensuring that Security Services lock doors and re-arm the Gallery’s alarm system
* Safety/security of Gallery 1C03 exhibits – ensures that artworks exhibited in Gallery 1C03 are not subject to theft or mishandling by the public during hours of operation
* Public relations – greets visitors to Gallery 1C03 and answers any questions that visitors have about the art exhibits to the best of their ability; refers visitors to University Art Curator in situations where they are unable to provide assistance
* Attendance record – maintains a count of the number of visitors to Gallery 1C03
* Alerts the University Art Curator of any problems within the Gallery environment; these can relate to temperature, humidity and lighting issues or concerns for the safety of the artwork or visitors
* When applicable, takes readings of environmental conditions in Gallery 1C03 using a hand-held environmental monitor or a hygrothermograph
* When applicable, handles sales of art exhibition catalogues; this includes maintaining a count of funds in cash box and a count of catalogues at the beginning and end of each shift and returns all cash to the Art Curator for processing
* Performs other related duties as required or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
* Must be a full-time student at a high school or The University of Winnipeg, preferably an art history major or with an interest in the visual arts
* Some knowledge of contemporary visual art would be an asset
* On the job training provided
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions, procedures and regulations
* May require the ability to maintain records and handle cash on occasion
* Ability to communicate effectively with visitors who may be students, faculty, staff and the general public
* Ability to work day, evening and/or weekend shifts
* Capable of performing duties as assigned
The Collective Agreement between The University of Winnipeg and The Association of Employees Supporting Education Services (AESES), Clause 6.3, Selection for Vacancy, states: The Employer agrees that Employees with seniority shall have preference in connection with appointments so far as it is practicable to do so, provided that their qualifications are relatively equal.
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to share the evening, and a special thank you to Professor Tracey Whalen of the University of Winnipeg's Department of Rhetoric, Writing, and Communications for offering such moving context and commentary. Tracy's deeply thoughtful and elegantly phrased insights were much appreciated and set an excellent preface for Kevin's talk the next day, which was also very well attended.
Kevin's tour through his history as an artist was equal parts informative and playful, and the Q&A/conversation that followed was very engaging. Thank you to everyone who joined us and participated!
If you haven't had a chance to see this exhibition yet, there is still time! 
