Duration: 17.5 Hours/week, 1 year contract
Rate of pay: $16 to 20$/hour
Start Date: 24th June 2013
End Date: 20th June 2014
The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role Gallery Programmer. Reporting to the Public, Educational and Community Programs Manager, the Gallery Programmer will be responsible for researching, conceiving, creating, delivering and evaluating public and educational programs at the Gallery. This is a 1 year contract position with the possibility of becoming a permanent full time position.
Responsibilities:
- Implementation and expansion of OAG Public and educational programs such as the Firestone School Program, exhibition related events, guided tours, interpretive printed material and online education initiatives;
- Communicating with guest speakers and coordinating public talks, panels, workshops, screenings, and other activities; communicating with schools and school boards;
- Coordinating and scheduling contract staff;
- Evaluating the experience and outcome of projects, identifying shortcomings and suggesting solutions; initiate new programs;
- Researching individual artists and thematic issues related to OAG exhibitions and programming;
- Administrative tasks such as writing letters of agreement and organizing publicity materials;
- Assist with the coordination of OAG's summer camp;
- Contribute to overall staff effort towards the varied events and functions of the Gallery;
Knowledge & Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A graduate degree in art history, fine arts, humanities, cultural studies and/or arts education with a knowledge of Canadian art, issues in contemporary art and education/learning theory;
- Experience working in a public art gallery/museum or related cultural institution, with demonstrated expertise in the development and delivery of public and educational programs for a variety of audiences;
- Proven interest in contemporary art practices;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in both French and English (required);
- Strong organizational, administrative and computer skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Deadline for application: June 2nd, 2013
Please apply with cover letter and resume to:
vcouillard@ottawaartgallery.ca
Ottawa Art Gallery, 2 Daly Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2
The Ottawa Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer, and thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
