Art Education Assistant (Summer Student)
Competition # : 42543
Department: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 03-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is an agency of the Province of Nova Scotia whose mandate is to develop collections, exhibitions and public programs that bring Nova Scotians and visitors in contact with art from the region, the country, and other nations and cultures.
We seek to present the most vital and engaging contemporary art from around the world. We embrace tradition and the past by applying contemporary perspectives that address relevant issues and challenge perspectives. We are an inclusive public gathering place that connects people with art to inspire new ways of thinking.
As the Gallery sets forward on a new path, reflective of the diversity and ambition of the province, it will be welcoming, contemporary, challenging, and ambitious.
Gallery facilities are wheelchair accessible.
About Our Opportunity
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) provides innovative programming and learning opportunities for Nova Scotia residents and visitors to the province. As an Art Education Assistant, you will play an important planning and coordination role to assist the programing division meeting their goals and objectives. We will work together to find new and creative ways to deliver meaningful and inspiring programs and art experiences for children, youth, adults and special interest groups during the 2024 summer season.
In addition, you will assist in developing and delivering interactive programs and activities using numerous delivery models for a wide range of audiences.
Primary Accountabilities
- Assist with the Summer School of the Arts day camp program which includes:
- Greeting children/parents at the beginning and end of each day
- Assisting with supervision
- Helping students and instructors as needed
- Assisting with program delivery when necessary
- Learn and review the permanent collection and exhibitions presently on view
- Support content generation and delivery of in person activities for children and youth in the Gallery and in community including guided tours.
- Assist with studio maintenance, restocking, and organization and preparing materials for instructors.
- Assist with development of public education activities in the Gallery
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate, you are a Full-time university or community college student enrolled in a relevant program (such as Fine Arts, Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies, etc.), returning to full time study in September 2024. Preference will also be given to those currently enrolled in their second or third year of post-secondary education.
In addition to the above, you demonstrate the ability to work with children, youth, and adults of all ages in an art-making/interpretation setting. You possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills. You have experience and confidence using Microsoft programs (word, excel), web research, email, and experience using online social media platforms.
At times, this role may be working independently or in a team environment and as the successful candidate, you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics to work effectively with the diverse public in a professional manner.
Candidates must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory (https://young-canada-works.canada.ca) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
Additional Information
Position start date, Monday, June 3, 2024
Position end date, Friday August 23, 2024
To be eligible, all applications for this posting must be received through the Province of Nova Scotia’s competition on jobs.novascotia.ca. Please note the closing date for applications on the site.
Filling the position is based upon receiving funding approval from Young Canada Works.
NOTE: only résumés and cover letters submitted through jobs.novascotia.ca by the closing date will be considered.
Inquiries for more information should be made to the attention of: Laura Carmichael, Public Programs Specialist, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Laura.carmichael@agns.ca
Pay Grade: HOURLY
Salary Range: $15.42 - $29.11 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
