THIS IS A GOVERNMENT FUNDED SUMMER CONTRACT, PENDING FUNDING APPROVAL.
The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art is a non-profit artist-run centre in Kelowna, BC. Our mandate is to support the development of innovative contemporary work by local, national and international emerging and mid-career artists. The Alternator operates two exhibition spaces, hosts an artist co-op program and facilitates a number of weekly and monthly community-based arts events.
Working with the Artistic and Administrative Director, the employee will participate in a range of arts based community outreach activities. The preferred applicant will have experience in visual and/or media arts, preferrably a familiarity with artist-run centres. He/she is a highly responsible team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and is able to demonstrate personal initiative and leadership within a collective environment.
Major responsibilities include: supporting the Alternator's community outreach activities, assist in daily administrative duties including volunteer coordination, general exhibition installation and maintenance, and offer support to the Artistic and Administrative Director and Board of Directors.
Please note: this position will require evening / weekend shifts.
• be legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
Please note this position is subject to funding approval. To apply, submit a single PDF document (titled 'YourFirstNameYourLastname.pdf') containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to lorna@alternatorcentre.com. Please write 'Attn. Hiring Committee' in the email subject line. Deadline May 4 2019, 5pm. Applications will not be accepted in person.
For information about the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, please visit www.alternatorcentre.com.
Due to the expected high volume of applicants, we regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.