Call for Applicants
Terms:
- Part-time, permanent position
- Workdays: Thursdays to Saturdays
- Requires evening and weekend work for committee meetings and events
Compensation:
- $22.50 per hour for 22.5 hours weekly
- Two weeks of paid vacation annually
- Two weeks of paid holiday closure
Benefits:
- Employer-paid health benefits after a three-month probationary period
Key Dates:
- Start Date: January 22, 2024 (flexible)
- Application Deadline: January 1, 2024, 11:59 PM EST
About Hamilton Artists Inc.
Hamilton Artists Inc. empowers artists at all career levels. It offers exhibitions, publications, and special projects for education, mentorship, and dialogue. The center seeks to connect with diverse communities, remove systemic barriers, and support varied artistic practices.
Role Overview
The Programming Coordinator will:
- Support the Programming Director in developing programming.
- Assist in gallery operations, including administrative, research, and program development tasks.
- Plan and implement exhibitions and events.
- Develop community outreach programs such as talks, screenings, and workshops.
- Receive training and professional development opportunities.
Commitment to Equity
Hamilton Artists Inc. is dedicated to equity and anti-oppression. Applications are encouraged from equity-seeking communities, including but not limited to Indigenous, Black, people of color, refugees, newcomers, immigrants, Two-Spirit, LGBTQI+, gender diverse persons, persons with disabilities, and those on low incomes or living in poverty.
Candidate Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Willingness for professional development.
- Experience in community relationship building.
- Strong communication skills.
- Administrative and organizational proficiency.
- Interest in gallery programming and public events.
- Research, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with MailChimp, Hootsuite, WordPress, and event planning.
- Knowledge of Canadian contemporary art and artist-run culture.
- Multilingual abilities, including ASL.
Primary Responsibilities
The Programming Coordinator will:
- Organize public programs and community outreach.
- Support gallery operations and archive management.
- Assist in exhibition planning and implementation.
- Raise the profile of the Inc.’s contemporary art exhibitions and public programming.
- Contribute to fundraising initiatives and committee activities.
Application Process
To apply, submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for up to three references. Combine all documents into a single PDF and email to jobs@theinc.ca with “Programming Coordinator Applicant” in the subject line by January 1, 2024, 11:59 PM EST. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
