Community Art Days Coordinator (Contract)

Two Rivers Gallery, the centre for art and creativity located on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh in North Central BC, is hiring a Community Art Days Coordinator. 

Community Art Days is a landmark community celebration of culture for Prince George. The 2 day event celebrates the arts in a variety of forms: historical, visual, craft and design, music, and theatre. This event reflects the cultural diversity of our community and is attended by 10,000. This year marks the 34th anniversary!

Under the supervision and guidance from the Director of Learning and Engagement the main tasks of the Community Art Days Coordinator will involve:

• Being the Lead coordinator for the event;
• Plan, organize and finalise critical components of the event that could include liaising with community partners and sponsors, create a marketing campaign, create and undertake workplans to ensure a smooth event;
• Work directly with Gallery staff to build a volunteer base and to coordinate and train volunteers to cover the 2 day event – including set up and take down;
• Review and write the final report;
• After the event the Coordinator will work as one of our camp leaders in the summer Creativity Camps, and collaborate on the development and delivery methods for that arts-based programming – primarily for school aged children.

The role is centered around developing leadership skills, event planning, and public relations.

This position is suitable for an Undergraduate/Graduate student studying fine arts, education or other related fields. Experience working with children, a commitment to honour, engage and celebrate culture, identifying and removing barriers to participation and inclusion, fostering anti-racism initiatives, and championing diversity in the arts is an asset.

This position is suitable for a person who is:

• an undergraduate/graduate student studying fine arts, education or other related fields; 
• looking to enhance their education and work experience with a concentration on special event planning, leadership, and non-profit organization;
• enthusiastic about working with children in an arts-based employment context through actual work experience with children;
• looking to honour, engage and celebrate culture, identifying and removing barriers to participation and inclusion, fostering anti-racism initiatives, and championing diversity in the arts is an asset.

The successful applicant must meet the eligibility criteria for Young Canada Works including:

• having been enrolled as a full-time student in the spring of 2024 and is returning to school full-time in the fall of 2024, 
• be between the ages of 16-30, 
• and be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Two Rivers Gallery hires students through a fair and balanced selection process. The Gallery is interested in hiring young candidates from other parts of the country and/or with other languages in addition to English. We encourage LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and individuals who self-identify as Indigenous to apply.

Students interested in this position should also consider applying for other summer positions at the Gallery: Creativity Camp Coordinator and Regional Program Coordinator.

Dates of Employment: May 13 – August 30, 2024

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, 7.5 hrs/day, 37.5 hrs/week, some evening and or weekend work may be required.

Rate of pay: $17.25 / hour

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed resume and two references by Friday, March 29 2024 to George Harris recruitment@tworiversgallery.ca

Creativity Camp Coordinator (Contract)

Two Rivers Gallery, the centre for art and creativity located on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh in North Central BC, is hiring a Creativity Camp Coordinator. 

The main tasks of the Creativity Camp Coordinator will include:

• Develop and lead full day Creativity Camps and morning Summer Art Clubs;
• Working with the Director of Learning & Engagement to create content for the day camps: resources, kits, and schedules;
• Work with other Gallery summer students to help organize their contributions as camp leaders;
• Lead the Creativity Camp with hands on arts-based programs;
• Working with the programming staff take responsibility in managing volunteers and managing the attending youth;
• Review and write a final report;
• Assist in our summer arts celebration, Community Art Days, on July 12 & 13, 2024.

This role is centered around gaining skill-building work experiences in a public art gallery, and facilitating educational art programs for school aged children. It is suitable for a person who is:

• an undergraduate/graduate student studying fine arts, education or other related fields;
• looking to enhance their education and work experience with a concentration on special event planning, leadership, and non-profit organization;
• enthusiastic about working with children in an arts-based employment context through actual work experience with children;
• looking to honour, engage and celebrate culture, identifying and removing barriers to participation and inclusion, fostering anti-racism initiatives, and championing diversity in the arts is an asset;
• and has an interest in a decolonializing approach to developing education and programming offerings, focused on reconciliation.

The successful applicant must meet the eligibility criteria for Young Canada Works including:

• having been enrolled as a full-time student in the spring of 2024 and is returning to school full-time in the fall of 2024, 
• be between the ages of 16-30, 
• and be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Two Rivers Gallery hires students through a fair and balanced selection process. The Gallery is interested in hiring young candidates from other parts of the country and/or with other languages in addition to English. We encourage LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and individuals who self-identify as Indigenous to apply.

Students interested in this position should also consider applying for other summer positions at the Gallery: Community Art Days Coordinator and Regional Program Coordinator.

Dates of Employment: May 13 – August 30, 2024

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, 7.5 hrs/day, 37.5 hrs/week, some evening and or weekend work may be required.

Rate of pay: $17.25 / hour

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed resume and two references by Friday, March 29 2024 to George Harris recruitment@tworiversgallery.ca

Curatorial Assistant (Contract)

Two Rivers Gallery, the centre for art and creativity located on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh in North Central BC, is hiring a Curatorial Assistant for the summer. The Curatorial Assistant will work in an active curatorial department and play an important role in its day-to-day activities. With extensive training the Curatorial Assistant will focus on two areas of activity. Exhibitions and Collections Management.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Curator, the main tasks of the Curatorial Assistant will include the following:

• Prepare and manage a traveling exhibition touring to three satellite communities;
• Assist curatorial staff with in crating and uncrating, deinstalling & installing gallery exhibitions;
• Assist in catalogue production;
• Prepare and lead a number of tours for French language summer youth camp;
• Support Curatorial staff in development of Permanent Collection based exhibition;
• Assist in the photography of artwork;
• Contribute to permanent collection information on database (artist biographies etc.);
• Coordinate shipping of artwork;
• Travel to remote exhibition venues to assist in installation;
• Develop and install exhibition labels, texts and signage;
• Plan and coordinate opening receptions and other programs as assigned;
• Manage contractual relationships with artists and venues;
• Upgrade storage of artwork in collection to archivally sound standards;
• Assist in the research, planning and installation of an exhibition of artwork from the permanent collection;
• Produce a final report.
• Other duties as required.

This position is a full-time, 16-week contract from May through August. Hours of work will average 37.5 hours per week. Rate of pay: $17.25 / hour

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, 7.5 hrs/day, 37 5 hrs/week; some evening and/or weekend work may be required. 

This position is suitable for an Undergraduate/Graduate Student of Art, Art History, Museum Studies or related fields whose first language is French. A familiarity with visual art and the operation of an art gallery is important. A good working knowledge of databases is an asset. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required, good communication and research skills are essential.

Candidates must be eligible according to the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages eligibility criteria. We are grateful for all applications, however only those short-listed for interview will be contacted. Two Rivers Gallery hires students through a fair and balanced selection process. The Gallery is interested in hiring from other parts of the country and/or with other languages in addition to English. We encourage LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and individuals who self-identify as Indigenous to apply. 

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed resume and two references by Friday, March 24 2024 to Ehsan Mohammadi: Ehsan@tworiversgallery.ca

This position may be eligible for a travel subsidy and an hourly top up from the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages Program.

Regional Program Coordinator (Contract)

Two Rivers Gallery, the centre for art and creativity located on the unceded ancestral lands of the Lheidli T’enneh in North Central BC, is hiring two Regional Outreach Program Coordinators. 

The main tasks of the Regional Outreach team will involve:

• Traveling to and delivering arts based educational activities in rural schools and at community events in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RD);
• Working under the guidance of the Director of Learning and Engagement to help finalize the arts-based project for the RD schools concept, delivery methodology and material requirements;
• Prepping all educational materials and organizing travel arrangements;
• Assisting with our annual summer arts celebration: Community Art Days: July 12 + 13, 2024; 
• Be one of our camp leaders in the summer Creativity Camps, and collaborate on the development and delivery methods for that arts-based programming – primarily for school aged children.

This role is centered around gaining valuable skill-building work experiences by developing and delivering arts-based programming in rural schools, community spaces, and within a Gallery setting. 

This position is suitable for a person who is:

• an undergraduate/graduate student studying fine arts, education or other related fields, 
• looking to enhance their education and work experience with a concentration of working with children in an arts-based context through actual work experience with children,
• looking to honour, engage and celebrate culture, identifying and removing barriers to participation and inclusion, fostering anti-racism initiatives, and championing diversity in the arts is an asset, 
• and has an interest in a decolonializing approach to developing education and programming offerings, focused on reconciliation as a proactive way.

The successful applicant must meet the eligibility criteria for Young Canada Works including:

• having been enrolled as a full-time student in the spring of 2024 and is returning to school full-time in the fall of 2024, 
• be between the ages of 16-30, 
• and be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Two Rivers Gallery hires students through a fair and balanced selection process. We encourage LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and individuals who self-identify as Indigenous to apply.

Students interested in this position should also consider applying for other summer positions at the Gallery: Creativity Camp Coordinator and Regional Program Coordinator.

Dates of Employment: May 13 – August 30, 2024

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, 7.5 hrs/day, 37.5 hrs/week, some evening and or weekend work may be required.

Rate of pay: $17.25 / hour

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, detailed resume and two references by Friday, March 29 2024 to George Harris recruitment@tworiversgallery.ca