Curatorial and Collections Assistant - Summer Student Position
Position: Curatorial and Collections Assistant
Duration: up to 15 weeks
Rate of pay: $19.00/hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday through Sunday
Suggested start and end date: May 21 to August 30, 2024
About the Job
The MacLaren Art Centre is seeking a Curatorial and Collections Assistant to collaborate with the artistic team to support various tasks related to exhibitions and collections. The position will focus on two key projects outlined below, in addition to other tasks as assigned. The candidate will aid with the transition of all Permanent Collections records to a new collections management database with direct supervision from the Curator. Tasks will be focused on data scrubbing and collections research to ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness of object records. Other tasks will include optimizing digital assets for the web, creating new digital assets, and connecting digital assets to relevant object files, as well as other related tasks as required.
The candidate will also work closely with the Curator to develop an independent project focused on activating a new acquisition to the MacLaren’s Community Collection to be executed in the late summer/early fall. The project will focus on cultivating community engagement and contextualizing the MacLaren’s Permanent Collection. Work will include collections research, the development of a curatorial concept and interpretive plan, writing didactic texts, coordinating installation logistics, coordinating related public programming, and overseeing the development of marketing and other promotional materials. The candidate will also participate in other tasks to support the artistic department as required.
All applicants must be registered with Young Canada Works (YCW) and meet all eligibility requirements for that program.
About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.
Qualifications:
- Must be a post-secondary student pursuing a degree/diploma in Art History, Museum/Curatorial Studies, Fine Arts Studio or a similar research background with an
emphasis on contemporary and historical Canadian art. - Must have a solid understanding and appreciation of contemporary Canadian visual art and the function of regional art galleries.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Must have proven experience with detailed contemporary or historical art research.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online research is required.
- Must maintain a high standard of professionalism as well as the ability to work independently and in a team.
- Experience with project management is a definite asset as is prior administrative and art handling experience in a public or private gallery context in either a professional or volunteer capacity.
- Experience with Sketchup and/or collections management software is a definite asset.
- Must be personable, detail oriented and able to work as a team member.
- Must arrange their own travel to and from the MacLaren Art Centre daily.
- A current police record check to include a vulnerable sector screen is required.
YCW eligibility requirements:
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
• Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
• Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW
• Has been a full-time student in the semester preceding the YCW job
• Intends to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job
The deadline for applications is 9 am on Monday, April 29, 2024
Please send a personalized cover letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Rachel Deiterding, Curator: Exhibitions, Collections & Programs, MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster
Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M2 or email to: rachel@maclarenart.com
The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screen before work can commence.
Event Coordinator - PT
Location: Barrie
Employment: Part-time/Weekends
Remote/Onsite: Onsite/Remote
Report to: Operations & Finance Manager
Hourly Rate: $22/hr + gratuity
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
The Event Coordinator plays a key role in overall client experience and in marketing, delivery, and all aspects of the management of external event bookings and supports internal events as required. Responsibilities include facility rental, tours, related promotion and assistance, event set-up and coordination, supervising, training, and scheduling of event staff. The position is responsible to create a welcoming and hospitable environment for clients, visitors and staff.
Responsibilities
Event Coordination and Management
- Answers a wide variety of enquiries related to external event bookings and opportunities within 48 hours.
- Coordinates and delivers facility tours for potential bookings.
- Responsible to coordinate and execute a wide range of external bookings in coordination with internal gallery events and activities.
- Responsible to schedule and oversee a team to work hands on and manage events.
- Ensures all event and facility rental staff are trained in Health & Safety, Fire Safety Plan, Smart Serve, gallery policies and expectations, and on how to operate the stair lift.
- Purchases food, alcohol, and supplies as required for internal and external events.
- Oversees and assists with all event set-ups.
- Provides on-site coordination of activities prior to and during bookings to ensure proper logistical arrangements are implemented and problems resolved.
- Coordination of logistical arrangements for catering, security, facility rentals, and internal services.
- Maintains facility booking schedules and coordinates effectively with other gallery staff.
- Works with management to review and determine facility booking offerings and rates to maximize revenue.
- Keeps current on all gallery policies and procedures and adheres to gallery core behaviours and expectations.
- Works closely with colleagues to maintain a respectful, collegial, and enjoyable work environment.
Administrative
- Track and process all event revenue and expenses.
- Complete, submit, and coordinate necessary applications for internal events and external event bookings.
- Prepare facility rental contracts.
- Prepare concise and comprehensive briefing documents on bookings as required.
- Manages facility-booking records including pre and post data entry, quotes, purchase orders, budgets, and creates a post booking summary report.
- Leads pre and post event meetings as required.
- Answers telephone and handles in-person inquiries.
Financial
- Prepares quotes, contracts, and invoices for facility bookings.
- Facilitate payment of rentals and deposits as well as bar invoices.
- Other financial responsibilities as assigned.
This describes the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all job duties. Other duties will be assigned as required.
Qualifications & Expectations
Minimum Formal Education
- Hotel and Restaurant Management Diploma, Business Management Diploma or Event Management Diploma.
- Please see “Other Requirements” below.
Minimum Experience
- 2 years relevant experience in event management.
- 2 years serving experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Direct experience in coordinating, negotiating, and overseeing events with a wide range of internal and external clients.
- Strong customer service and work prioritization skills.
- Demonstrated oral, written, presentation and reporting communication skills and capacities.
- Adaptability, strong interpersonal skills, and a good sense of humour.
- Proven ability with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work weekends, and holidays as dictated by event schedules.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, often with competing priorities and conflicting timelines.
- Creative thinking and an innovative approach to work responsibilities.
- Proven ability to remain current on all job-related technologies and best practices.
- An energetic desire to work with colleagues, artists, volunteers, interns, and community members to create something extraordinary.
- Believes the visitor experience is paramount.
- Flexible and embraces change, diverse points of view, and creative problem solving.
Other Requirements
- Successful vulnerable sector screening, on-going.
- A valid Ontario driver's license, regular drivers abstract, and access to a vehicle.
- Health and Safety training as identified and required.
- Smart Serve Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
How to Apply
Please contact Ashleigh Oke, Operation & Finance manager, with your resume & cover letter at ashleigh@maclarenart.com. Communication is strictly through email.
Program Assistant - Summer Student Position
Position: Program Assistant
Duration: up to 12 weeks
Rate of pay: $19.00/hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday
Suggested start and end date: June 3 to August 25, 2024
About the Job
The MacLaren Art Centre is seeking a summer student to assist with various tasks associated with the MacLaren’s education and public programs. Working closely with the Education Officer, the Program Assistant will assist in all areas of summer programming at the Gallery—from enhancing public interaction of exhibitions to implementing summer camp activities.
The Program Assistant will aid in the interpretation of MacLaren exhibitions through the research, development and implementation of educational and public programs inspired by relevant content in summer exhibitions. This position will include the development of interpretive tools for exhibitions, such as hands-on art activities for children and youth and self-guided activities for families. The summer student will assist with leading tours, program needs and responding to visitor inquiries. Working with the Education Officer and the Community Art Coordinator, the Program Assistant will also provide studio support at MacLaren summer camps throughout July and August.
All applicants must be registered with Young Canada Works (YCW) and meet all eligibility requirements for that program.
About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.
Qualifications:
• Must be a post-secondary student pursuing a degree/diploma in Fine Art Studio, Arts Education or Art History
• Must maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Must be personable, detail oriented and able to work as a team member
• Must be able to lift up to 15 kg
• Must arrange their own travel to and from the MacLaren Art Centre daily
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
YCW eligibility requirements:
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
• Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
• Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW
• Has been a full-time student in the semester preceding the YCW job
• Intends to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job
The deadline for applications is 9 am on Monday, May 6, 2024
Please send a personalized cover letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to: Christina Mancuso, Education Officer, MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M2 or email to: christina@maclarenart.com
The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screen before work can commence.
VanGo Artist Studio Assistant
Position Title: VanGo Artist Studio Assistant
Job Title: Casual Contract Position
Location: MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Salary: $20/hour
The MacLaren Art Centre seeks a practicing visual artist to work on behalf of the Gallery delivering in-person and/or virtual programs to children as part of the “MacLaren VanGo Program” in schools throughout Simcoe County. The main area of responsibility for the VanGo Artist Studio Assistant is to work alongside the VanGo Artist Instructor providing assistance in the effective delivery of VanGo studio programs to children enrolled in elementary schools. The Artist Studio Assistant position will assist in the delivery of VanGo programs to students enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 8. In this capacity, the Artist Studio Assistant functions as an ambassador for the MacLaren Art Centre, as well as this innovative outreach program.
Qualifications
- Practicing visual artist with a BFA, college-level arts diploma, or equivalent experience
- Some experience teaching, or working with children
- Sound understanding of contemporary visual art and artistic practices
- Some experience with remote teaching and related technologies
- Punctuality, flexibility and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to function as a team player and to work within a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel
- A valid driver’s license and on-going access to a working vehicle
- A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening
- Working knowledge of another language, particularly French or Indigenous Languages is an asset
- Familiarity with the Ontario Curriculum in the Visual Arts is an asset
- First Aid Certification is an asset
The deadline for applications is August 2024
This is a casual contract position for the 2023/24 academic year starting on Tuesday, September 5 through to Thursday, June 27, 2024, with possibility of renewal for the following academic year. The VanGo Studio Assistant is expected to be available to work based on VanGo program bookings, as scheduled, and assigned.
The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening before work can commence.
Please send a personalized cover letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Christina Mancuso
Education Officer
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
or email to: christina@maclarenart.com
About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre (MAC) is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures, and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.
Bilingual VanGo Artist Instructor
Position Title: Bilingual VanGo Artist Instructor
Location: MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Job Type: Casual Contract Position
Salary: $25/hour
The MacLaren Art Centre seeks a practicing visual artist to work on behalf of the Gallery delivering in-person and/or virtual programs in English and French to children in schools throughout Simcoe County as part of the “MacLaren VanGo Program”. The main area of responsibility for the Bilingual VanGo Artist Instructor is to work alongside the VanGo Studio Assistant in the effective delivery of VanGo studio programs to children enrolled in elementary schools. The Artist Instructor position will begin in September and continue for the 2023/24 academic year, assisting in the delivery of VanGo programs to students enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 8. In this capacity, the Artist Instructor functions as an ambassador for the MacLaren Art Centre as well as this innovative outreach program.
Qualifications
- Practicing visual artist with a BFA, college-level arts diploma, or equivalent experience
- Fluent French speaker able to deliver VanGo programs in French
- At least one year in-class teaching experience with children
- Familiarity with the Ontario Curriculum in the Visual Arts
- Sound understanding of contemporary visual art and artistic practices
- Experience with remote teaching and related technologies
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Punctuality, flexibility and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function as a team player and to work within a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel
- A valid driver’s license and on-going access to a working vehicle
- A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening
- First Aid Certification
The deadline for applications is 4 pm on Friday, August 11, 2023.
This is a casual contract position for the 2023/24 academic year starting on Tuesday, September 5 through to Thursday, June 27, 2024, with possibility of renewal for the following academic year. The Bilingual VanGo Artist Instructor is expected to be available to work based on VanGo program bookings, as scheduled, and assigned.
The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening before work can commence.
Please send a cover letter, current resumé and portfolio of five (5) artworks via email to:
Christina Mancuso
Education Officer
MacLaren Art Centre
christina@maclarenart.com
About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre is the regional public art gallery serving Barrie, the County of Simcoe and the surrounding area. Housed in an award-winning building, the Gallery has a permanent collection of 27,400 artworks and presents a year-round programme of world-class exhibitions, education activities and special events. As a cornerstone of culture for the region, the MacLaren is a central meeting place for residents, a destination for visitors from across the province and a catalyst for downtown revitalization.
Indigenous Visual Art Instructor
Position Title: Indigenous Visual Art Instructor
Job Type: Casual Contract Position
Location: MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie
Salary: $25/hour
The MacLaren Art Centre seeks an Indigenous practicing visual artist to work on behalf of the Gallery delivering in-person and/or virtual programs to students as part of the “MacLaren VanGo Program” in schools throughout Simcoe County. The main area of responsibility for the artist instructor is to provide the effective delivery of Indigenous-based VanGo studio programs to students enrolled in elementary and/or secondary schools in the region. In this capacity, the Indigenous artist instructor functions as an ambassador for the MacLaren Art Centre, as well as this innovative outreach program.
Qualifications
- Sound knowledge of Indigenous culture in Simcoe County and Canada
- BFA candidate or college-level diploma in the Visual Arts
- At least one year in-class teaching experience with children
- Familiarity with the Ontario Curriculum in the Visual Arts
- Sound understanding of contemporary visual art and artistic practices
- Punctuality, flexibility and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to function as a team player and to work within a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel
- A valid driver’s license and on-going access to a working vehicle
- A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening
- Experience working within an Indigenous community is an asset
- First Aid Certification is an asset
- Ability to teach programs in French is an asset
The deadline for applications is 4 pm on Friday, August 11, 2023.
This is a casual contract position for the 2023/24 academic year starting on Tuesday, September 5 through to Thursday, June 27, 2024, with possibility of renewal for the following academic year. The Indigenous Artist Instructor is expected to be available to work based on VanGo program bookings, as scheduled and assigned.
The MacLaren Art Centre is an equal opportunity employer serving our diverse communities. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Although we appreciate all applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to supply a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector police screening before work can commence.
Please send a personalized cover letter and curriculum vitae in confidence to:
Christina Mancuso, Education Officer
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster Street
Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
Email to: christina@maclarenart.com
About the MacLaren Art Centre
The MacLaren Art Centre (MAC) is a free public art gallery located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. With over 4,000 works of contemporary and modern Canadian art in the permanent collection, the gallery serves an immediate community of approximately 300,000 people across Barrie and Simcoe County. We approach our work with a regional responsibility, responding to issues that matter in our immediate community within the broader context of the provincial and national visual art and cultural framework. We offer a variety of modern and contemporary exhibitions that focus on visual art and visual culture by Canadian artists of regional, provincial and national significance. Our goal is to provide the community with an exciting and relevant range of art exhibitions, tours, lectures and art programs that inspire curiosity, creativity, and interest in the visual arts.
