Jobs and Opportunities
Job Title: Art Instructor - Kaleidoscope (This position is not open to the public. Only current members of CUPE 5791 may apply)
Pay Scale: Level 3, $18.39 per hour
Term: Total 193 hours as follows:
Class Preparation, set-up, clean-up and evaluation 48 hours
Art Classes:
- July 08 – July 12, 20 hours (1/2 day class)
- July 15 – July 19, 35 hours
- July 22– July 26, 35 hours
- July 29 – August 3, 35 hours
- August 06 – August 13, 20 hours (1/2 day class)
Key areas of responsibility:
Under the supervision of the Gallery Educator’s the Art Instructor – Kaleidoscope will develop the summer art program including research and development of instructional art programs, coordination of supplies and equipment, development of lesson plans, development of class outlines, and class management strategies. Kaleidoscope consists of five-week-long full- and half-day programs for children. Curriculum includes tours, related studio workshops and outdoor activities.
Key competencies:
- Enrolled in a post-secondary program of one year or less in Art History, Art Education, Visual and/or Media Arts, Museum Studies or a related discipline.
- Has a minimum of one (1) year experience supervising children (ages 5 to 12) in a camp and/or educational setting.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and / or a keen interest in contemporary art.
- Is familiar with a broad range artistic techniques, practices and materials.
- Has experience in developing lesson plans and a demonstrated interest working with children.
- Has strong organizational, planning and leadership skills,
- Has an ability to work both independently and to be pro-active in a team environment.
- Is responsible, hard working, enthusiastic and dynamic.
- Has demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted to:
Jackie Lindenbach
Manager – Finance & Operations
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
306-569-8191 fax
306-584-4275
jackie.lindenbach@mackenzieartgallery.ca
Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of email applications or in cover letter of written applications. Deadline for applications: 4:30 p.m. May 28, 2013.
All Permanent employees have bidding rights. Casual and term employees will have bidding rights upon the completion of one thousand (1,000) hours.
*Successful candidates must submit a satisfactory criminal record check prior to employment.*
Job Title: Art Instructor – Creative Space Program (This position is not open to the public. Only current members of CUPE 5791 may apply)
Pay Scale: Level 3, $18.39 per hour
Term: Casual hours on an as need basis.
Key areas of responsibility:
Under the supervision of the Gallery Educator’s the Art Instructor – Creative Space Program will develop the art based activities including research and development of instructional art workshops, coordination of supplies and equipment, development of lesson plans, piloting program activities, and class strategies.
Key competencies:
- Enrolled in a post-secondary program of one year or less in Art History, Art Education, Visual and/or Media Arts, Museum Studies or a related discipline;
- Has a minimum of one (1) year experience supervising children (ages 5 to 12) in a camp and/or educational setting;
- Demonstrates knowledge of and / or a keen interest in contemporary art;
- Is familiar with a broad range artistic techniques, practices and materials;
- Has experience in developing lesson plans and a demonstrated interest working with long-term care residents;
- Has strong organizational, planning and leadership skills;
- Has an ability to work both independently and to be pro-active in a team environment;
- Is responsible, hard working, enthusiastic and dynamic;
- Has demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted to:
Jackie Lindenbach, Manager – Finance & Operations
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
306-569-8191 fax
306-584-4275
jackie.lindenbach@mackenzieartgallery.ca
Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of email. Deadline for applications: 4:30 p.m. May 28, 2013
All Permanent employees have bidding rights. Casual and term employees will have bidding rights upon the completion of one thousand (1,000) hours.
*Successful candidates must submit a satisfactory criminal record check prior to employment.*
Position: Curatorial Research Assistant
Young Canada Works Program (YCW)
Term: June 10, 2013 – August 30, 2013 (12 weeks @ 35 hours/week)
Pay Scale: $13.00 per hour
Who We Are
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is a not-for-profit, dynamic community resource with outstanding exhibitions and compelling programs. The MacKenzie Art Gallery engages people through outstanding, transformative experiences in the visual arts. Through our many exhibitions and programs, we invite everyone to get connected and, above all, enjoy!
Job Objectives:
The Curatorial Research Assistant will assist the Curators of the Gallery with on-going research in preparation for upcoming exhibitions and curatorial programs. In addition the Assistant will have the opportunity to assist with the development of an exhibition based on recent acquisitions to the permanent collection. Furthermore, the participating assistant will gain important knowledge related to Canadian cultural heritage and the skills necessary to conduct research oriented toward the production of major art exhibitions and catalogues.
Responsibilities:
- Research and write biographies and bibliographies.
- Research catalogue photography.
- Conduct research for grant applications.
- Assist in maintaining contacts with artists, lenders, and presenters.
Qualifications:
- 3rd or 4th year student in BA/BFA programs in Art of Art History.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in library catalogue searches, and internet searches
- Familiarity with databases an asset.
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- The MacKenzie Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada.
- Must be a registered full-time secondary or post-secondary student in the semester preceding June 1, 2013.
- Must be intending to return to full-time student’s fall of 2013.
- Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Registered Young Canada Works on-line candidate
How to Apply
Respond with a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience to the contact information listed below by 4:30 p.m., May 27, 2013.
Applications should be submitted to:
Jackie Lindenbach
Manager – Finance & Operations
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
jackie.lindenbach@mackenzieartgallery.ca
Phone: 306-584-4275 Fax: 306-569-8191
In the title line of the email please include “Curatorial Research Assistant.”
Position: Marketing & Communications Internship
Young Canada Works Program (YCW)
Term: June 3, 2013 – August 23, 2013 (12 weeks @ 35 hours/week)
Pay Scale: $13.00 per hour
Who We Are
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is a not-for-profit, dynamic community resource with outstanding exhibitions and compelling programs. The MacKenzie Art Gallery engages people through outstanding, transformative experiences in the visual arts. Through our many exhibitions and programs, we invite everyone to get connected and, above all, enjoy!
Job Objectives:
The Marketing & Communications Internship is designed to offer practical experience within marketing, communications and media relations along with skills that are associated with being an excellent communicator. During the 12-week internship the student will experience all aspects of communications, including media relations, writing, marketing and communications projects and internal communications. You are expected to be motivated and professional at all times, ready to work under tight deadlines and think outside “the box” as we work on the planning, implementation and evaluation of Marketing & Communications Strategies designed to increase awareness, attendance and revenue for the MacKenzie Art Gallery.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with Marketing & Communications Projects
- Assist in developing media releases, pitching story angles and writing PSAs
- Assist in media follow-up calls, media event coordination and in managing media onsite at events
- Assist in tracking media outcomes and developing project summaries
- Writing for print newsletters, electronic newsletters, and the MacKenzie website to support Marketing & Communications Projects / Strategies.
- Coordinate and execute social media tactics (Face book, Twitter, YouTube)
- Create and implement a Market Research Survey (hard copy and electronic).
- Input Market Research Survey Data, analyze results and create recommendations.
Qualifications:
- 3rd or 4th year post-secondary student, preferably in the field of Marketing, Communications, and/or Public Relations.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator) would be considered an asset.
- Must be a highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Ability to think on your feet, and work under tight deadlines.
- The MacKenzie Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada.
- Must be a registered full-time secondary or post-secondary student in the semester preceding June 1, 2013
- Must be intending to return to full-time students Fall of 2013
- Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Registered Young Canada Works on-line candidate
How to Apply
- Respond with a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience to the contact information listed below by 4:30 p.m., May 27, 2013.
Applications should be submitted to:
Jackie Lindenbach
Manager – Finance & Operations
MacKenzie Art Gallery
3475 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4S 6X6
jackie.lindenbach@mackenzieartgallery.ca
Phone: 306-584-4275 Fax: 306-569-8191
In the title line of the email please include “Marketing & Communications Internship.”
Job Title:
Education Assistant
Funding for the Student Summer Work Program is provided by the Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration.
Pay Scale:
$13.00 per hour (non-union position)
Term:
June 17 - August 23, 2013 (10 weeks)
Full-Time – 32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours / day)
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Gallery Educator-Community Programs, the student will be responsible for assisting with the planning and delivery of summer programs and Gallery visitor services.
Specific responsibilities include working with professional staff and community partners to plan, implement and evaluate summer public programs including Kaleidoscope, Community Tours, and Sundays at the Gallery, Surveys, Multiculturalism Day, and off-site Gallery workshops including the Regina Folk Festival and Regina Symphony Orchestra. Targeted audiences include children, families and adult visitors with a special emphasis on summer visitors and summer programming. The student will also assist Gallery Educators with research and development for upcoming Fall and Winter family programming.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Fine Arts Program;
- Intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
- Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and \Refugee Protection Act;
- Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations
How to Apply:
Submit applications to:
Jackie Lindenbach
Manager – Finance & Operations
MacKenzie Art Gallery, 3475 Albert Street, Regina, SK S4S 6X6
Phone: (306) 584-4275 Email: jackie.lindenbach@mackenzieartgallery.ca
(Please include the job title in the subject line of online applications.)
Posted:
May 16, 2013
Closing Date:
May 30, 2013 4:30 P.M.
*Successful candidates must submit a satisfactory criminal record check prior to employment.*
The MacKenzie Art Gallery is committed to maintaining an inclusive culture and to
building a diverse workforce. Preference will be given to a student with a disability, an Aboriginal student (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), or a student enrolled in Adult Basic Education (ABE). Please indicate your status in your covering letter.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
