The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art invites applications for the position of:

COMMUNITY OUTREACH ASSISTANT

Application Deadline: May 13 2024, midnight

Anticipated Contract Start Date: June 4 2024

Contract length: Fixed (10 weeks. 35 hrs/week)

Remuneration: $17.40/hr

This is a government funded employment opportunity through the CANADA SUMMER JOBS program. As such, all applicants must meet eligiblity requirements for the CANADA SUMMER JOBS program. 

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 professional development workshops and facilitates 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, and a familiarity with artist-run centres. They are a highly responsible team player with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and are 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.

Assets include:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• A familiarity with the Mac environment, including Word, Excel, Adobe CS and template-based web design platforms.

• Physical ability and knowledge to perform preparatory and installation work.

• Ability to work with a team as well as independently.

• Flexibility to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts.

To apply, submit a single PDF document (titled ‘YourFirstNameYourLastname.pdf’) containing a cover letter, resume and contact information for two references to HR@alternatorcentre.com. Please write 'Attn. Hiring Committee' in the email subject line. Deadline May 13 2024, midnight. Applications will not be accepted in person.

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art encourages applications from under-represented cultural workers of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous, Black, and racialized persons; refugee, newcomer and immigrant persons; two-spirit, LGBTQ+ and gender non-binary persons, persons with diverse abilities, and those on low-incomes.

We thank all who express interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.