Gallery Attendant/Art Educator, Art Curator's Office/Library

University of Winnipeg

  • Winnipeg, MB
  • 15,80 $ par heure
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 50 mins
*This posting will be used to fill 1 – 2 positions*Responsibilities:
  • Opens/closes Gallery 1C03 at the beginning/end of the day by turning on/shutting off all Gallery lights; plugging in/unplugging, turning on/turning off, starting up/shutting down equipment; opening/closing doors; ensuring that Security Services unlock/lock doors and de-arm/re-arm the Gallery’s alarm system.
  • Safety/security of Gallery 1C03 exhibits - ensures that artworks exhibited in Gallery 1C03 are not subject to theft or mishandling by the public during hours of operation.
  • Public relations - greets visitors to Gallery 1C03 and answers any questions that visitors have about the art exhibits to the best of their ability; refers visitors to Gallery 1C03’s Director/Curator in situations where they are unable to provide assistance.
  • Art education – upon request, provides tours of gallery exhibits to culturally diverse k-12 school classes and community youth groups, engages groups in discussion, and leads art activity.
  • Attendance record - maintains a count of the number of visitors to Gallery 1C03.
  • Alerts Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator of any problems within the Gallery environment; these can relate to temperature, humidity and lighting issues or concerns for the safety of the artwork or visitors.
  • Handles sales of art exhibition catalogues; this includes maintaining a count of funds in cash box and a count of catalogues at the beginning and end of each shift and returns all cash to Gallery 1C03 Director/Curator for processing, when applicable.
Qualifications:
  • Must be a full-time student at The University of Winnipeg, preferably an art history, cultural studies or education major or related disciplines, or with an interest in the visual arts.
  • Some knowledge of contemporary art, particularly art addressing social justice issues and/or created by people from underrepresented communities such as people who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+ and Persons with Disabilities.
  • Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
  • May require ability to maintain records and handle cash on occasion.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions, procedures and regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with visitors who may be students, faculty, staff and the general public.
  • Capable of performing duties as assigned.
Condition(s) of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Ability to work day, evening and/or weekend shifts.
  • Must be a full-time student. Full-time students are defined as a student enrolled in the current academic year in a high school or at the University of Winnipeg in a full-time program of study as defined in the University of Winnipeg General Calendar.
Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

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