SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EMPLOYMENT

VAV GALLERY CO-DIRECTOR POSITION OPENING
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 21 2008

Unlike other university galleries across Canada the VAV Gallery is administered by undergraduate students. Each year, two students share the positions of curator and director. The positions involve artistic programming, promotion, research and fundraising, accounting, space management as well as many other activities. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain skills that are necessary to self-managed careers in art and for anyone interested in arts administration.
The job is extremely rigorous and demanding yet very rewarding for anyone who has the time and energy to commit to the position.
The past year's Co-Directors will provide the new directors with final reports, training and suggestions for the following year. Do not be intimidated by the job description. The most basic parts are energy, interpersonal skills and a good head for organizing.

TIME AND MONEY

Each of the positions receives 15 paid hours a week. (Note: You will work more than that per week.)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Applicants must be undergraduate Fine Arts Students and enrolled as full-time students during your time as Co-Director.
2. Organizational or curatorial experience on a substantial scale.
3. Familiarity with office and design/layout software.
4. The ability to work extremely well in a pair or team.
5. Excellent writing skills.
6. French is a bonus.
7. Strong work ethic.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your application should include the following:
1. A COVER LETTER outlining why you feel you would be qualified for the position as well as what you have to contribute to the gallery.
2. A CURRENT C.V.

YOU MAY APPLY ALONE OR WITH ANOTHER PERSON.
(Please make sureto specify this in your cover letter.)
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

DROP OFF YOUR APPLICATION BY 5:00 PM IN THE VAV MAILBOX VA-231
(located on the 2nd floor copy room of the VA Building), or under the office door VA-037

Download form here.

VAV GALLERY ASSISTANT JOB CALL
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 21 2008

The Gallery Assistant is responsible to the space and to the co-directors.  His/her role is to keep the space well-organized and up to date with supplies, along with being a technical resource for the shows. Some of the responsibilities include taking inventory of the storage room, posting board maintenance, writing take down reports for each show and providing assistance with hanging certain shows.  We are looking for a self-motivated individual who knows how to work with sound equipment and tech, has good interpersonal skills, and is able to solve problems quickly.

TIME AND MONEY

The gallery assistant receives 9 paid hours per week.

HOW TO APPLY:

Your application should include the following:
1. Current CV
2. Cover letter explaining why you want the job and what you have to contribute.

Please note you must be a  full time undergraduate student in fine arts.

The application is due Friday March 21, 2008 by 5 pm in the VAV mailbox
(VA 231, 2nd floor copy room), or under the office door VA 037

Download form here.