Gallery 1C03 is now accepting applications for a Curatorial Assistant Intern. This is a full-time position funded with the support of the Government of Canada through Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations. In order to qualify and apply for the position, please consult the YCW website.
Deadline
for applications: May 4, 2015
Start Date: May 19, 2015
End Date: August 7, 2015
Rate
of pay:
$15.14/hour, 35 hours per week
Overview:
Gallery 1C03 is the campus art gallery for The University of
Winnipeg. Our
mission is to engage diverse communities through the development and
presentation of contemporary and historical art exhibitions and related programming initiatives. The
Gallery is also responsible for the development, preservation, and presentation
of the University's art collection of nearly 1,200
works by Canadian creators.
Job Description:
Gallery 1C03 seeks to hire a Curatorial Assistant Intern to
carry out work in several areas.
Programming: Working
under the supervision of Gallery 1C03’s Director/Curator, the Intern will
assist with the organization and presentation of a University of Winnipeg
faculty, staff, and student exhibition. Tasks include assisting with promotion
via social media and other means, assisting with exhibit installation, creating
artwork labels, attending the exhibition during public hours of operation,
assisting with de-installation of exhibit. The Intern will also organize and
carry out a two-day, off-site, educational art workshop or other public program
during the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival as part of a city-wide art gallery
public program project.
Collections
Management: Working
under the supervision of Gallery 1C03’s Director/Curator, the Intern will
conduct an inventory of selected works in the collection and carry out
on-campus artwork loan requests. Through this process the intern will help the
Art Curator identify and prioritize selected pieces for conservation treatment
as the University’s budget allows. The Intern will also input appraisal values
for those works where that information had not been entered but for which there
exist paper records. If time allows, the Intern will assist in the development
and distribution of exhibition and copyright release forms for selected works
in the collection.
Curatorial
Research: The Intern will conduct research on selected artworks in the
collection identified by the Director/Curator in preparation for a forthcoming conservation
and/or exhibition projects.
Art Collection
Library Management: Gallery 1C03 also oversees a small library of publications on
contemporary and historical Canadian art. The Intern will accession new
titles into the library collection database, and participate in the
distribution of the Gallery’s publications to other institutions to make them
available to researchers.
This position offers the candidate the opportunity to gain
valuable hands-on training and work experience in a professional environment. This
position is made possible thanks to funding from the Government of Canada’s Young
Canada Works Program.
Qualifications:
Education: Upper level undergraduate or graduate Fine Arts, Art
History, or Cultural Studies student intending to return to studies full time
in the fall of 2015.
Experience: The candidate must have experience working with the public
in a courteous and diplomatic manner; familiarity with delivery of public
programs would be considered an asset. A working knowledge of collections
and/or information management systems and databases are desired.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in use of word-processing applications such
as Microsoft Word and Excel as well as social media platforms such as Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram are required. Experience with database programs such as
Filemaker Pro, software such as Adobe Photoshop Light Room, and the email marketing
program Envoke would be considered assets.
Communication, Research, and
Organizational Skills: The ideal
candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong
research skills, superior organizational skills, and possess a strong attention
to detail with a high degree of accuracy, as well as the ability to set goals
and work independently.
Physical
Ability:
The candidate must be able to negotiate stairs and be capable of lifting
up to 50 pounds.
Young Canada Works (YCW) Eligibility: Students must be
registered with YCW prior to being interviewed and all candidates selected must
be approved by YCW to confirm their eligibility in advance of them being
offered a position. Consult their website for further information: https://www.youngcanadaworks.ca.
Application deadline: May 4, 2015.
Contact Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator Jennifer Gibson for more information via email or by phone at 204-786-9253.
