Art Instructor
Canada Summer Jobs
(Subject to funding)
POSITION SUMMARY
Number of Positions Available: 2
Reports to: Executive Director
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is seeking to fill two Art Instructor positions funded through Canada Summer Jobs, Service Canada. The Art Instructor position provides the opportunity for youth to gain experience in teaching art, organizational skills, planning art classes, people skills, and management and co-operative working skills. Art Instructors will lead classes and teach art to children 5 – 8 years old and 9 – 15 years old. Training, support, and supervision will be provided by the AGA staff.
As part of the restrictions caused by the pandemic, the AGA will present a hybrid model class approach – virtual art classes on Zoom and if the situation allows, a small number of participants for in-person studio art classes. Art Instructors will be responsible for creating lesson plans, teaching online (or in-person if the situation changes), assembling supplies for each class, scheduling Zoom classes and notifying parents/guardians about Zoom links for classes, and sharing any other relevant information. Other educational programs and/or activities will be explored if possible. Part of the job will be maintaining the art studio supplies and cleanliness as per the Algoma Public Health guidelines due to pandemic.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience teaching and working with children, be a post-secondary student in fine arts and/or art history, teaching certification or studies (knowledge of educational approaches, especially in arts education, will be highly beneficial) and/or early childhood education. The applicants’ previous administration of artistic education, especially to children, will be considered an asset. Creativity and energy are a must. Candidates should be looking to gain experience teaching art and working in a gallery or museum setting.
Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Zoom platform, web based social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Candidates should be fluent in English (written and spoken).
Start date for this position is July 5, 2022. Total number of hours worked under this grant is 280 hours over 8 weeks. This is a full-time position. Hourly rate is $15.00.
Reports to: Executive Director
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is seeking to fill two Art Instructor positions funded through Canada Summer Jobs, Service Canada. The Art Instructor position provides the opportunity for youth to gain experience in teaching art, organizational skills, planning art classes, people skills, and management and co-operative working skills. Art Instructors will lead classes and teach art to children 5 – 8 years old and 9 – 15 years old. Training, support, and supervision will be provided by the AGA staff.
As part of the restrictions caused by the pandemic, the AGA will present a hybrid model class approach – virtual art classes on Zoom and if the situation allows, a small number of participants for in-person studio art classes. Art Instructors will be responsible for creating lesson plans, teaching online (or in-person if the situation changes), assembling supplies for each class, scheduling Zoom classes and notifying parents/guardians about Zoom links for classes, and sharing any other relevant information. Other educational programs and/or activities will be explored if possible. Part of the job will be maintaining the art studio supplies and cleanliness as per the Algoma Public Health guidelines due to pandemic.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience teaching and working with children, be a post-secondary student in fine arts and/or art history, teaching certification or studies (knowledge of educational approaches, especially in arts education, will be highly beneficial) and/or early childhood education. The applicants’ previous administration of artistic education, especially to children, will be considered an asset. Creativity and energy are a must. Candidates should be looking to gain experience teaching art and working in a gallery or museum setting.
Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Zoom platform, web based social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Candidates should be fluent in English (written and spoken).
Start date for this position is July 5, 2022. Total number of hours worked under this grant is 280 hours over 8 weeks. This is a full-time position. Hourly rate is $15.00.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates will be required to complete a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening.
Candidates will be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Candidates will be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
In accordance with Federal funding eligibility criteria, successful Candidates:
Applications for this position will be accepted until 5pm on June 20, 2022.
Please submit your application to the Art Gallery of Algoma, 10 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3C3; Attention: Jasmina Jovanovic, Executive Director, or by email to jasmina@artgalleryofalgoma.com.
Please submit cover letter, resume (including three references) and contact information.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The AGA is an equal opportunity employer.
- Will be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
- Is willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (280 hours) to be completed in the summer of 2022, working full-time at 35 hours per week.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 5pm on June 20, 2022.
Please submit your application to the Art Gallery of Algoma, 10 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3C3; Attention: Jasmina Jovanovic, Executive Director, or by email to jasmina@artgalleryofalgoma.com.
Please submit cover letter, resume (including three references) and contact information.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The AGA is an equal opportunity employer.
Registrar
Canada Summer Jobs
(Subject to funding)
POSITION SUMMARY
Number of Positions Available: 2
Reports to: Executive Director
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is seeking to fill two Registrar positions, funded through Canada Summer Jobs, Service Canada. The Registrar position provides candidates the opportunity to gain experience in organizing art files, working with a collections database, practice organizational skills, proper care and handling of artwork, people skills, management and co-operative working skills as well as, learning about art and artists. Training, support, and supervision will be provided by the AGA staff.
AGA has a permanent collection of over 5,000 artworks and each artwork has a hard copy file and a digital file. Candidates will work closely with AGA’s Curatorial Assistant in sorting permanent collection files, entering information into the collections database, working with artists files and biographies including the animation collection of Canadian cartoons.
Candidates will maintain cleanliness in the workspace following health and safety guidelines as outlined by the Algoma Public Health in response to the pandemic.
Preferred candidates will have education and/or experience and knowledge within the arts. Computer skills should include proficiency in data entry, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Zoom platform, web based social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Candidates should be fluent in English (written and spoken). Clear communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills are essential and necessary to successfully perform this job.
Start date for this position is June 21, 2022. Total number of hours worked under this grant is 280 hours over 8 weeks. This is a full-time position. Two-week schedule will be provided in advance. Hourly rate is $15.00.
Reports to: Executive Director
The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is seeking to fill two Registrar positions, funded through Canada Summer Jobs, Service Canada. The Registrar position provides candidates the opportunity to gain experience in organizing art files, working with a collections database, practice organizational skills, proper care and handling of artwork, people skills, management and co-operative working skills as well as, learning about art and artists. Training, support, and supervision will be provided by the AGA staff.
AGA has a permanent collection of over 5,000 artworks and each artwork has a hard copy file and a digital file. Candidates will work closely with AGA’s Curatorial Assistant in sorting permanent collection files, entering information into the collections database, working with artists files and biographies including the animation collection of Canadian cartoons.
Candidates will maintain cleanliness in the workspace following health and safety guidelines as outlined by the Algoma Public Health in response to the pandemic.
Preferred candidates will have education and/or experience and knowledge within the arts. Computer skills should include proficiency in data entry, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Zoom platform, web based social media tools (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube). Candidates should be fluent in English (written and spoken). Clear communication skills, including excellent oral and written skills are essential and necessary to successfully perform this job.
Start date for this position is June 21, 2022. Total number of hours worked under this grant is 280 hours over 8 weeks. This is a full-time position. Two-week schedule will be provided in advance. Hourly rate is $15.00.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates will be required to complete a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
In accordance with Federal funding eligibility criteria, successful Candidates:
Applications for this position will be accepted until 5pm on June 7, 2022
Please submit your application to the Art Gallery of Algoma, 10 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3C3; Attention: Jasmina Jovanovic, Executive Director, or by email to jasmina@artgalleryofalgoma.com.
Please submit cover letter, resume (including three references) and contact information.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The AGA is an equal opportunity employer.
- Will be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
- Is willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (280 hours) to be completed in the summer of 2022, working full-time at 35 hours per week.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 5pm on June 7, 2022
Please submit your application to the Art Gallery of Algoma, 10 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3C3; Attention: Jasmina Jovanovic, Executive Director, or by email to jasmina@artgalleryofalgoma.com.
Please submit cover letter, resume (including three references) and contact information.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The AGA is an equal opportunity employer.
Tourism Industry Consultant
Canada Summer Jobs
(Subject to funding)
POSITION SUMMARY
Number of Positions Available: 1
Reports to: Executive Director
Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is seeking a Tourism Industry Consultant, funded through Canada Summer Jobs, Service Canada. This position provides the opportunity to gain knowledge about marketing, design, customer service, and art.
The successful candidate will gain knowledge about customer service and art, with a focus on Canadian historical and contemporary art. The Candidate will learn about exhibitions on display and art classes/workshops/talks offered at the AGA, including special events and all other programming – in-person and/or virtual. The Candidate will provide tours offered at the Gallery including sculpture park, tourism offerings in the city, and will learn how to use a Point-of-Sale (POS) System for admissions and sales in the Gallery Shop, gaining administrative skills, customer service, and marketing skills. This position will work virtually if the AGA is closed and in-person when the AGA is open to the public as per current pandemic orders.
Summary of duties both in person and/or remotely include the following: greet visitors when the AGA is open to the public; provide information about exhibitions on display and the AGA’s permanent collection; promote programming and events offered at the AGA; assist in the Gallery Shop; assist with public relations and communication; create posters and other promotional materials; update social media sites and assist with fundraising efforts. The Tourism Industry Consultant will take required information from all visitors according to the current health and safety protocols for COVID – 19. The Candidate will conduct tours offered by the Gallery on an as needed basis and as per information provided by the Gallery staff. The Tourism Industry Consultant will maintain reports to provide status of their work and the accurate number of visitors to the Gallery each day.
The preferred Candidate will have education and/or experience within arts, design, marketing, public relations, customer service, business administration and the not-for-profit sector. Computer skills are mandatory including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop), and knowledge of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).
The successful Candidate should be fluent in English (written and spoken) and French (written and spoken).
Start date for this position is June 21, 2022. Total number of hours worked under this grant is 280 hours over 8 weeks. This is a full-time position. Two-week schedule will be provided in advance. Hourly rate is $15.00
Reports to: Executive Director
Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) is seeking a Tourism Industry Consultant, funded through Canada Summer Jobs, Service Canada. This position provides the opportunity to gain knowledge about marketing, design, customer service, and art.
The successful candidate will gain knowledge about customer service and art, with a focus on Canadian historical and contemporary art. The Candidate will learn about exhibitions on display and art classes/workshops/talks offered at the AGA, including special events and all other programming – in-person and/or virtual. The Candidate will provide tours offered at the Gallery including sculpture park, tourism offerings in the city, and will learn how to use a Point-of-Sale (POS) System for admissions and sales in the Gallery Shop, gaining administrative skills, customer service, and marketing skills. This position will work virtually if the AGA is closed and in-person when the AGA is open to the public as per current pandemic orders.
Summary of duties both in person and/or remotely include the following: greet visitors when the AGA is open to the public; provide information about exhibitions on display and the AGA’s permanent collection; promote programming and events offered at the AGA; assist in the Gallery Shop; assist with public relations and communication; create posters and other promotional materials; update social media sites and assist with fundraising efforts. The Tourism Industry Consultant will take required information from all visitors according to the current health and safety protocols for COVID – 19. The Candidate will conduct tours offered by the Gallery on an as needed basis and as per information provided by the Gallery staff. The Tourism Industry Consultant will maintain reports to provide status of their work and the accurate number of visitors to the Gallery each day.
The preferred Candidate will have education and/or experience within arts, design, marketing, public relations, customer service, business administration and the not-for-profit sector. Computer skills are mandatory including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop), and knowledge of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).
The successful Candidate should be fluent in English (written and spoken) and French (written and spoken).
Start date for this position is June 21, 2022. Total number of hours worked under this grant is 280 hours over 8 weeks. This is a full-time position. Two-week schedule will be provided in advance. Hourly rate is $15.00
REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will be required to complete a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening.
The Candidate is required to work evenings and weekends and at special events when needed, and will be trained and supervised by the Executive Director or Director’s designate.
The Candidate is required to work evenings and weekends and at special events when needed, and will be trained and supervised by the Executive Director or Director’s designate.
APPLICATION CRITERIA
In accordance with Federal funding eligibility criteria, successful Candidates:
Applications for this position will be accepted until 5pm on June 7, 2022.
Please submit your application to the Art Gallery of Algoma, 10 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3C3; Attention: Jasmina Jovanovic, Executive Director, or by email to jasmina@artgalleryofalgoma.com.
Please submit cover letter, resume (including three references) and contact information.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The AGA is an equal opportunity employer.
- Will be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;
- Is willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (280 hours) to be completed in the summer of 2022, working full-time at 35 hours per week.
Applications for this position will be accepted until 5pm on June 7, 2022.
Please submit your application to the Art Gallery of Algoma, 10 East Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3C3; Attention: Jasmina Jovanovic, Executive Director, or by email to jasmina@artgalleryofalgoma.com.
Please submit cover letter, resume (including three references) and contact information.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. The AGA is an equal opportunity employer.
