A graphic with a yellow background with different colour squiggles on the edges. At the top is the Eyelevel logo in black. Below that, inside a green squiggly frame is big pink text with black edges that reads "We Are Hiring." Underneath, pink text that reads "Open positions," followed by black text that reads "Summer Programming Assistant." Below is a green dotted line with text beneath that reads "Info Session: April 18, 7:30 pm over Zoom" and "Apply by April 30, 11:59 pm." 

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JOB CALL: YCW SUMMER PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT

Apply by April 30 for this 13-week contract at Eyelevel.

Posted 10 Apr 2024

JOB DETAILS:

Start Date: June 3, 2024

End Date: August 30, 2024

Pay: $21.00/hr

Hours: 30 hours per week

Info session: April 18 @ 7:30 PM over Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclde2ppzMuHtDwZbqGzVRMdtPKrHd... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Eyelevel is seeking applications for a fun, vibrant, community-centred position: our Summer Programming Assistant. This position works closely with the Artistic Co-Directors at Eyelevel’s office and bookstore at 2482 Maynard Street, a multi-tenant art space shared with local artists, The Blue Building Gallery and Wonder’neath Art Society.

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Job Description:
The Summer Programming Assistant is a 13-week, full-time contract for young/aspiring artists/arts workers to test out their skills and learn about the inner workings of artist-run centres and arts non-profits. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make meaningful long-term contributions to a nationally reputed organization with a nearly 50-year history while developing new skills in a supported environment.

The Summer Programming Assistant will take a supported leading role in organizing and implementing HEAT WAVES, Eyelevel’s annual mini-residency program, and will take over the relaunch of AlterEye, an exhibition series developed in collaboration with community partner Alteregos. The Programming Assistant will support the mounting of summer workshops and community events alongside the Programming and Engagement committees and support the planning of fall projects.

In addition to program development, the Programming Assistant will support the Artistic Co-Directors with outreach and the upkeep of Eyelevel’s bookstore and will be responsible for managing Eyelevel’s social media presence and monthly newsletters.

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Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Assist with the relaunch of Altereye, including releasing a call for submissions and developing an installation/take down schedule for the participants.
  • Support Eyelevel’s artists and residents with accessing resources within and outside of the organization and facilitating community relationships.
  • Assisting the Artistic Co-Directors with preparations for Fall programming, including attending meetings with artists, securing venues, arranging technicians, etc.
  • Manage Eyelevel’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), including brainstorming new ways to promote events, developing engaging content and responding to questions in comments and DMs.
  • Develop and disseminate printed promotional materials for events and Eyelevel’s general marketing needs.
  • Gather images from artists and participating partners, and draft copy for Eyelevel’s website and monthly newsletters.
  • Monitor a publicly-facing email account to respond to bookstore, programming and press inquiries, and communications from Eyelevel’s Board, committees and fellow staff.
  • Supporting the Artistic Co-Directors with compiling press kits/drafting PSAs and press releases.
  • Maintaining communication with fellow non-profits and artist-run centres, including attending summer conferences and networking events.
  • Supporting the Artistic Co-Directors with maintaining the administrative back-end of Eyelevel’s membership database and bookstore.
  • Assisting with the acquisition, promotion and dissemination of artist-made objects through Eyelevel’s bookstore including processing and shipping online and in-person sales.
  • Sharing coverage of Bookstore open-hours with the Artistic Co-Directors.
  • Assisting with the vision and development of Eyelevel’s community studios.

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The Ideal Candidate
qualifies for Young Canada Works Sumer Students and has:

  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Effective communication and writing skills;
  • Knowledge of Halifax’s cultural community, community organizations and businesses;
  • A creative and resourceful work ethic;
  • Experience working in a gallery context and with community initiatives;
  • The ability to work alone and in a group setting;
  • Basic computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite;
  • Experience working within a budget;
  • Technical expertise related to computer design work and image management would be an asset;

and is:

  • Adaptable, able to work evenings and weekends;
  • A returning student of Fine Arts, Art History, Museum or Cultural Studies, Community Development, or with related education and experience.

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Access Notes

Eyelevel is committed to employment equity, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who self-identify as women, trans or gender diverse, racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or Persons with Disabilities. Eyelevel is particularly encouraging of those who are typically under-represented in contemporary art and artist-run centre staff. Applicants are encouraged to consider how their lived experiences or work within their community creates valuable skills for this position.

Eyelevel’s office and bookstore are wheelchair accessible, and we offer a flexible work environment with negotiable hours and work-from-home options as needed. Our office and bookstore are housed at 2482 Maynard Street, a low-stimuli, scent-free environment housing non-gendered washrooms, artist studios, a quiet room, a shared kitchenette, and the community arts organization Wonder’neath. At Eyelevel, we seek to provide a safe work environment for which we maintain active evidence-based COVID policies rooted in disability justice.

Eyelevel’s studios on Gottingen Street are only accessible by climbing a full flight of stairs (with a railing), and studios are located up a spiral staircase with a railing. Eyelevel has one non-gendered washroom and is located alongside Radstorm, a collective sharing Eyelevel’s principles of community equity. Please let us know any accessibility needs and/or allergies and sensitivities in your application.

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To be considered for this job, please apply through the Young Canada Works portal with the following:

  • A resume
  • Short cover letter (1 page max)
  • Contact information for 2 references (phone numbers preferred)

We will alternatively accept applications sent through email to info@eyelevel.art, however, all candidates selected for an interview will be required to create a YCW account. For more information on how to create an account and submit your application through YCW please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/heritage-organizations-students.html

Eyelevel will host an info session over Zoom at 7:30 PM on April 18, and application sustenance can be arranged. If you are seeking application assistance from a Queer or racialized member of Eyelevel’s board, please contact us at info@eyelevel.art to be connected. We will also be accepting resume and cover letter equivalents in any preferred format, such as audio, video, or other visual formats. 

We welcome all kinds of questions! If you would like more information, or to discuss this position please contact:
Sally Wolchyn-Raab, Artistic Co-Director - sally@eyelevel.art
or
Cinthia Arias Auz, Artistic Co-Director - cinthia@eyelevel.art
Eyelevel phone number - (902) 425 6412