Job: Vancouver Art Gallery Temporary Full-Time Assistant Curator "A"

VANCOUVER ART GALLERY


TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE


ASSISTANT CURATOR "A"




DUTIES:
Reporting to the Chief Curator, the incumbent will utilize knowledge of
visual art, art gallery procedures and research methodologies to assist in
the research, development and coordination of exhibitions and publications.
Working under curatorial direction, duties include: organizing and
installing incoming touring exhibitions; researching artists and works of
art for exhibition and acquisition; assembling biographical and
bibliographic material; researching information pertaining to art museums,
exhibitions, collections, policies, publications and summarizing and
critiquing this information; researching, organizing and producing
publications as directed including contracting essayists, substantive and
copy editing, image selection and copyright clearances; developing
exhibition timelines, line budgets and cash flows; tracking/monitoring
related portions of exhibition budgets; initiating and producing small scale
curatorial projects; researching grant funding opportunities, drafting
applications and final reports; drafting acquisition justifications;
developing/maintaining artwork databases; coordinating loans of artwork;
liaising with staff, artists, writers, curators, grant agencies and other
professionals; writing exhibition texts, essays and other interpretive
materials; organizing and participating in meetings; and performing other
related duties.


QUALIFICATIONS:
University graduation in an arts-related field from a recognized university
plus two years' experience in art gallery/museum curatorial work, or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience
in curatorial aspects of exhibition and publication development including
procedures, standards and methods governing these. Working knowledge of
contemporary and historical art, research techniques and administrative
office procedures. Knowledge of permanent collections. Demonstrated ability
to work in an accurate and organized manner; to maintain effective working
relationships with co-workers and outside contacts; to communicate
effectively both verbally and in writing; to manage several projects
simultaneously and to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work
under direction yet exercise appropriate initiative and independence.
Computer experience using Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.


SALARY: Pay Grade 20, $21.45 to $25.07 per hour ($40 -$45,000 per annum),
plus benefits or an appropriate percent in lieu of all paid benefits.


HOURS: A one year full-time temporary assignment between March 19, 2007 and
March 19, 2008. 7.75 hours per day; nine day fortnight.


Please mail or fax your resume by Monday, February 19, 2007 to the Manager,
Human Resources, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2H7, Fax: 604-682-1086.


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed
will be contacted.