In 2021, the Contemporary Art Gallery will celebrate its 50th anniversary. To mark this milestone, CAG will deliver a range of public-facing talks and events this fall that engage key moments in the organization’s histories, inviting a variety of stakeholders—artists, curators, audience members and collaborators—to reflect on the gallery’s development over the years.
To assist with the planning and execution of these events, CAG seeks a Programming Assistant who will collaborate with the curatorial team to develop and deliver a calendar of special programs for the organization’s fall 2021 season. The Programming Assistant will work during a 14-week period at 37.5 hours per week, from May 31, 2021 to September 3, 2021. All work will be conducted in English.
This summer student position is part of Young Canada Works. Applicants must be a full-time student between the ages of 16-30, returning to studies in the fall. Applicants must also be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have official refugee protection status, be legally eligible to work in BC, not have another fulltime job (30+hours/week) and be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory (www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca).
Please note that this position is subject to funding approval from Young Canada Works.
Deadline | Friday, April 30, 2021, 5pm PST
