Job Details: Part-Time with up to 24 hours per week between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Due to the nature of
the work, there will be some variation to the schedule.
Salary: $23.08/hr
This hands-on position reports to and provides support to the the Education and Public Programs
Coordinator in the operation and delivery of programs, and events at Homer Watson House & Gallery.
The ideal candidate should possess:
Post-secondary education in fine arts and have a keen interest and background in working with children.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required, along with enthusiasm for
fine art, a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Previous experience in an art gallery, museum, historic site, or public service/charitable organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, superior organization skills, attention to detail and
proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required.
Job Responsibilities:
Act as the frontline contact person for Seasonal Art Camps, studio maintenance and materials,
maintaining class lists, attendance, and up-to date Health Forms for all campers and other studio art
programs (weekly and afterschool programs, workshops, PA Day & March Break programs, Birthday
Parties, Drop-in Programs, etc.).
Assist with the implementation of special events such as Mother’s Day, Spirit Season, Culture Days, etc.
Assist with preparation of attendance lists, instructors’ supply requests, program evaluations, etc.
Develop and facilitate virtual programs in our virtual studio to be shared on YouTube Channel.
Assist with the promotion of programs to parents, schools and community groups.
Assist with the organization of studio spaces as well as set up and take down of spaces.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
Diploma/Degree (BA / BFA), specializing in one of the following areas: Art History, Museum Studies,
Arts Management, Curatorial Studies, or Studio Arts. Post-Graduate Certificate in Cultural Studies,
Museum Studies, Marketing would be considered an asset.
Experience with art/cultural educational programs and working in a professional fine art gallery or
museum.
Computer skills required include Word, Excel and Power Point. Canva and Social Media experience is
considered an asset.
Health and Safety training, First aid certification, with WHIMIS and Accessible Customer Service training
considered an asset.an asset.
High Five certificate would be considered an Asset.
Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check, with vulnerable
sector screening, dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Letters of application should
address the candidate’s expertise in the areas of teaching, professional work, and community service. All
applicants must be able to provide an electronic portfolio that demonstrates all of the above during the
interview process. Applications to be submitted as one document to: [email protected] by
May 14, 2023 at 8:00 pm.
