Arts Administration & Programs Intern- Expression of Interest
Operations Assistant
Arts Engagement Coordinator
Director of Programming & Development
Program Instructors
Arts Administration & Programs Intern- Expression of Interest
Deadline: If you are interested in applying for this position, please email Lana, Director of Operations at hiring@kiac.ca by October 15th.
Position Summary
This role supports the operations and activities of KIAC while gaining valuable professional experience at a vibrant arts centre. This is a dynamic, entry-level position suited to someone who is organized, enthusiastic, community-minded, and passionate about learning how an arts centre runs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform front desk/reception tasks: greeting the public, course registrations, sales, and administrative support
- Support financial management: payables reconciliation, cash-outs, and gain financial experience
- Support facility scheduling and coordinate logistics for programs, events, and rentals
- Assist with communications: weekly newsletter, social media, poster design, postering, and website updates
- Help nurture creativity in the next generation of Dawson City artists by delivering fun, age-appropriate youth activities at Youth Art Enrichment
- Facilitate drop-in programs, providing access to supplies and equipment for pottery, screenprinting, and other arts practices
- Support festivals, events, artist markets, and programs (ticket taking, venue prep, front-of-house, concessions, tech support, volunteer engagement)
- Opportunity to create and deliver interest-based workshops or programming
Required Skills and Experience
- A completed diploma, certificate, bachelor’s degree, or post-graduate degree in visual, performing, media, or literary arts, arts administration, or a related field (SOVA Foundation Year included)
- Experience or ability to teach a variety of arts or crafts-based workshops or programs to all ages
- Comfortable copywriting for a public audience, or eager to build that skill through KIAC’s newsletter, social media, and event promotion
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships and work well with colleagues, artists, and the public in an anti-oppressive work environment
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy, disruptive environment
- A careful, detail-oriented approach, and the ability to follow both written and verbal direction
- A willingness to learn new skills and approaches as you troubleshoot and solve problems collaboratively
Preferred Skills and Experience
- An eye for accuracy when handling deposits, cash, point-of-sale transactions, and registrations without losing a friendly, welcoming tone
- A genuine commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and accessible environment that reflects KIAC’s values
- Experience using or ability to quickly learn digital platforms including Google Workspace, Mailchimp, Square, monday.com, and design tools like Canva or Adobe Photoshop
- Experience with event promotion and marketing, including poster design, social media content creation (photography and digital design), digital marketing, and distributing promotional materials
- Knowledge of the Dawson City, Yukon community, including local cultural resources and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture and/or Yukon First Nations and Indigenous cultures across Canada
About the Position
Employment Type: Term Full-Time (30 hours per week)
Dates: Term ending March 31, 2027
Wage: $27.50 per hour
About You
Must be between 16-30 years of age, and have post-secondary education in the arts or a related field. You’re detail-oriented and collaborative, with warmth and respect for everyone, and you bring an anti-oppressive lens to your work. You’re eager to develop real skills in arts administration, programming, and event coordination, and to co-create a professional development plan during your internship.
Operations Assistant (x2)
Deadline to apply: October 16, 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Summary
The Operations Assistant helps keep the KIAC open, welcoming, and well cared for. The Operations Assistant provides reception and operations support for members, artists, staff, and the public, opens and closes Dënäkär Zho in the evenings and on weekends, and assists with the day-to-day upkeep of KIAC’s facilities.
Click here for the Job Description Summary and how to apply. For a full job description, please contact Lana, Director of Operations at hiring@kiac.ca.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations support: Provide reception services, open and close Dënäkär Zho & the ODD Gallery in the evenings and on weekends, and help uphold KIAC’s Safer Spaces policy.
- Member support: Deliver facility and equipment orientations and support member drop-in and rental use.
- Facility support: Help keep the facility clean, organized, stocked, and safe through day-to-day upkeep and facility checks.
- Presentation & programming support: May provide on-site assistance during events, exhibitions, and presentations as needed.
Required Skills and Experience
- A dependable self-starter who can reliably open and close the facility, handle issues within their role without being directed, and report anything larger to the appropriate manager
- Ability to work independently, following assigned tasks and established procedures
- Ability to work with a group and get along with people within an anti-oppressive framework
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with KIAC departments and volunteers
- Basic computer literacy in the Google Workspace suite and internet use
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Knowledge or willingness to learn basic tech set up and use of projectors, PA system, and camera equipment
- Experience in basic administration, including knowledge of (or the ability to quickly learn) the Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive), point-of-sale software (Square), and social media platforms
- Knowledge and understanding of KIAC operations
About the Position
- We’re looking for someone who is keen to work 4 to 12 hours per week, who is able to start October 15th, or shortly after.
- This is a term, evening and weekend position ending March 31, 2027, with a possibility of extension
- The salary for this position starts at $22.90 per hour
About You
You’re detail-oriented and collaborative, with warmth and respect for everyone, and you bring an anti-oppressive lens to your work. You’re a reliable self-starter, who’s able to work within your role independently.
Arts Engagement Coordinator
Deadline to apply: Thursday, October 23, 2026 at 11:59pm
Position Summary
The Arts Engagement Coordinator plans, coordinates, and delivers programs that connect artists and community with KIAC. The Coordinator takes ownership of assigned activities from start to finish. A key part of the role is identifying what each activity needs and connecting with the people who can deliver it. This includes delegating tasks to Arts Assistants, volunteers, and contractors, bringing in staff from other departments, tracking program activities and expenses, and reporting on results.
Click here for the Job Description Summary and how to apply. For a full job description, please contact Lana, Director of Operations at hiring@kiac.ca.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordination and Delegation: Identifies program needs, creates work plans, and delegates tasks to the right people, following up to make sure work gets done.
- Festival and Event Coordination: Coordinates Yukon Riverside Arts Festival and Gallery Hop, including site logistics, documentation, and website updates.
- Economic Opportunities for Artists: Coordinates art markets, the annual Christmas Craft Fair, and other opportunities that help local artists earn income.
- Artist-in-Residence Program Coordination: Coordinates residency selection, artist orientation, activities, transportation, and Macaulay House checks.
- Administration and Reporting: Tracks program expenses, prepares activity reports, and keeps program records organized.
Required Skills and Experience
- Experience coordinating or leading programs, festivals, or community events
- Ability to create plans for programs and events, follow them through, and adjust as needs change
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including managing logistics, schedules, and competing priorities
- Ability to keep accurate records and follow organizational policies and procedures
- Ability to work collaboratively within an anti-oppressive framework and in a cross-cultural, inclusive environment
- Passion for accessible arts programming that welcomes diverse audiences
- Comfort with Google Workspace, Square, Mailchimp, WordPress, and registration platforms
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Education or experience in fine arts, communications, marketing, event management, or related fields
- Knowledge of the Dawson City community, including local resources and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture
- Knowledge of DCAS’s vision and KIAC’s aims and objectives
- A valid driver’s licence (preferred)
About the Position
- Looking for someone who is keen to work 20 or more hours per week, and who is able to start November 15th, or shortly after
- This is a permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE) position that works four days a week
- The salary for this position is $27.50 to $31.31, depending on experience
- Three weeks paid vacation and $300 travel stipend annually
- DCAS/KIAC employees have access to an extended health and dental benefits plan
- DCAS/KIAC employees also have access to Professional Development, flexible work policy, free concert & event tickets, and half price off registered programs
About You
You’re very organized, detail oriented, and passionate about the arts. You enjoy creating welcoming experiences for artists, participants, and the public, and want to help artists and community thrive.
Director of Programming & Development
Deadline to apply: Friday, October 24, 2026 at 11:59pm
Position Summary
The Director of Programming & Development (DPD) is responsible for managing Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) as part of a co-leadership team. Their role is focused on ensuring strong, values-aligned arts presentations & programming through oversight, evaluation, and resourcing of KIAC’s five programming areas: performing & literary arts, contemporary visual & public art, film & media arts, community arts programming & education, and economic opportunities for artists, as well as the Yukon Riverside Arts Festival and Dawson City International Short Film Festival.
Click here for the Job Description Summary and how to apply. For a full job description, please contact hiring committee at DCAShiring@kiac.ca.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocacy & Strategic Leadership: Co-leads KIAC’s strategic direction, serves as spokesperson, and upholds KIAC’s values in decision-making.
- Governance: Supports the Board through reports, meeting materials, and policy development, and participates as an ex-officio member.
- Human Resources & Staff Support: Supervises, mentors, and manages the performance of all program-facing staff.
- Program Strategy & Oversight: Oversees the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all KIAC programming to keep it accessible, high quality, and aligned with KIAC’s mission.
- Partnership Development & Community Relationship-building: Builds reciprocal community partnerships, prioritizing relationships with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and other Yukon First Nations.
- Revenue Generation & Fund Development: Leads fundraising and revenue strategies, including grants, sponsorships, and donor stewardship.
- Membership & Volunteer Strategy & Oversight: Oversees membership and volunteer programs that build meaningful, lasting engagement.
- Administrative Management: Supports organizational policies, confidential record-keeping, and responses to feedback.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum of three years experience in nonprofit operations, senior administration, or arts programming management, including staff supervision and balancing day-to-day execution with strategic priorities.
- Strong understanding of community-engaged program development, artist support, audience development, and program evaluation practices.
- Proven success in fund and sponsorship development, donor stewardship and fundraising strategy.
- Strong financial literacy, including experience developing program budgets, monitoring funded projects, and interpreting financial reports.
- Demonstrated experience managing public funding/grants end-to-end: applications, budgets, compliance, reporting, and renewals.
- Commitment to a generative relationship with co-leadership and understanding of wise practices for co-leadership roles.
- Experience providing supervision and leadership to others, such as staff, with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support. Fostering an empowering environment.
- Progressive leadership skills and a grounding in wise practices for nonprofit management.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience working closely with a Board of Directors and supporting governance processes: preparing board materials, reporting against plans/budgets, and implementing board-approved policies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, and adapt to changing organizational needs.
- Experience with risk management and conflict resolution within a nonprofit or community setting.
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural, inclusive, and anti-oppressive environment.
- Proficiency with common administrative tools, including Google Workspace, Square, Mailchimp, WordPress, and registration/payment platforms.
- Knowledge of the Dawson City, Yukon community including an understanding of local resources and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture, is an asset.
- Knowledge and understanding of DCAS vision and KIAC aims and objectives.
About the Position
- This is a term position starting December 1, 2026 (or at the successful candidate’s earliest availability) and ending December 31, 2027 with the possibility to extend, pending funding.
- Hours of work are 30 hours per week, four days per week, with flexible work options available.
- The salary for this position is $60,000 to $68,309 per year to be determined based on experience.
- KIAC Leadership receive 4 weeks paid vacation and $1000 travel stipend annually.
- DCAS/KIAC employees have access to an extended health and dental benefits plan.
- DCAS/KIAC employees also have access to Professional Development and flexible work schedules.
About You
You’re a strategic leader who believes the arts make communities stronger, and you bring strong skills in grant administration, fund and sponsorship development, and donor engagement strategy. You build community partnerships grounded in trust and respect, and you know how to make volunteers and members feel welcomed and valued. You believe in good governance and open leadership, and you enjoy working in collaboration with the Board of Directors. Most of all, you’re excited to help artists and the community thrive.
Program Instructors
Each year, we offer workshops in a variety of different mediums and skill levels, from beginner to working professional, ranging from afternoon classes to multi-day intensives.
Examples of past workshops: Intro to Screen Printing, Mosaic Birdhouses, Tap Dancing for Adults, Kids Dance, Watercolour Painting, Stained Glass, Soundscape Composition, Ceramics, and much more!
We are always looking for folks with new skills that they would like to share with the comunity. Please reach out if you are interested in running a program or a workshop.
Workshop Instructor wages are $25-$50/hr depending on experience.
Interested in hosting a workshop? Email programs@kiac.ca