Arts Programming Assistant (7-month internship)
Assistant Level Position
Organization: Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC)
Location: 902 2nd Ave, Dawson City, Yukon
Employment Type: Full-Time (30 hours per week)
Dates: September to mid-April
Wage: $22.44 per hour
Deadline to apply: Aug 12, 2024
Position Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Arts Programming Assistant to join our dynamic team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of our artistic and cultural center while gaining valuable experience in arts administration, creative programming, and event coordination. The Arts Programming Assistant will support various KIAC programs and events including (but not limited to) our annual 4-day arts intensive Youth Art Enrichment, the ODD Gallery holiday artist market, exhibition openings and artist talks, fundraising events, and various art education and drop-in programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with KIAC Programs Manager to coordinate “Youth Art Enrichment” programming and various other art education programs
- Work closely with the ODD Gallery & Artist Residency Coordinator to coordinate the holiday artist market, prepare exhibition openings, artist talks, and other events
- Facilitate evening drop-in programs, providing access to supplies and equipment for pottery making, screenprinting, and dark room activities.
- Assist with other KIAC arts programming as needed.
Benefits:
- Gain valuable experience in arts administration, programming, and event coordination.
- Work with a diverse and passionate team.
- Networking opportunities with local and visiting artists and leaders.
Qualifications:
- Degree or certificate in visual, performing, media, or literary arts, arts administration, or a related field (Yukon SOVA foundation year included)
- are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
- are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment
- are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible)
- Prior event, art programming, or hospitality experience is advantageous.
- Proficiency in using digital tools such as iPad, Square, Facebook/Instagram, Google Suite, and graphic design software (Adobe or Canva) is desirable.
- Availability for evening and weekend work.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@kiac.ca.
KIAC is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. In your cover letter, please indicate if you identify as Indigenous, a visible minority, a person living with a disability, a new Canadian, or a minority language (French speaking), or LGBTQ2S+.
Workshop 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!
Workshop Instructor wages are $25-$35/hr depending on experience.
Interested in hosting a workshop? Click here for more information!
Live Modelling
KIAC is always on the search for live models of any and all body types and experience levels. We call on models at various times throughout the year for different events and drop-ins. Want to know more? Please contact us at programs@kiac.ca or give us a call at 867-993-5005.
Event Support
Have event or meeting support experience? Add your name to our list of event contractors!
KIAC / Dënäkär Zho not only brings colour to Dawson City through arts residencies, exhibitions, events, and programs but we are a vital hub for community events. Our renters often express a need for support during their events so we are compiling a list of contractors.
To get more info, or to get added to the list of contractors, please visit this page