Job: AKA Gallery seeks Community Programs Liason

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS LIAISON

Deadline for applications is OCTOBER 1, 2007

AKA Gallery is seeking a Community Programs Liaison to implement a
series of events to complement regular gallery programming. This
temporary, part-time job will take place from October 9, 2007 through
to February 12, 2008 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

In this position, the Community Programs Liaison will research, develop
and assist in the presentation of proactive programming adjunct to our
regular schedule of gallery exhibitions and events. With AKA's
resources at their disposal, including staff, board, volunteers, and
access to our partner organizations, the student will develop
workshops, panel discussions, lectures and other events specific to the
concerns, themes and needs of each AKA event. The opportunity to work
within a gallery that presents both gallery and performance programming
will be a definite asset in the Student’s cultural career.

Also, as we have moved into a new neighbourhood in the summer of 2005,
an important part of the Community Programs Liaison’s role with the
Gallery is to develop and/or strengthen new or current relations within
our new community. We have moved to a street front location and are
highly visible in our new neighborhood and hope to use our adjunct
programming as a means to garner support and create larger audiences.

Specific job objectives of the Community Programs Liaison are to
design, create, organize, budget for and carry through an ongoing
series of adjunct programming, while creating a structure for the
programs to continue on a long-term basis. Budgeting, liaising with
artists, scheduling, writing, liaising with the media, consulting with
the public, publicity, setup and delivery of programs are all aspects
of the project.

The successful candidate will be responsible, in coordination with
AKA’s Programme Coordinator and Administrative Coordinator, for
designing a working plan and carrying it through. This will involve
identifying potential partner organizations and institutions who may be
interested in working with AKA (publicity, financially, as a service to
their members, as a function of their mandate) to best capitalize on
our audiences and to make sure the exhibition is accessed by those who
may have a direct interest in its subjects or ideas. For example, for a
show addressing racism, we might partner with various cultural
organizations, schools, youth services organizations, or the police.
The student will contact and work with partners to identify and
establish mutually beneficial working arrangements and partnerships.

The Community Programs Liaison is expected to take a very ‘hands on’
approach and will be expected to be very visible within our new
community.

PREFERRED SKILL SETS & COMPATIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY

The selected student must be completing a Fine Art/Art History
post-secondary education, and show an interest in the non-profit side
of the cultural sector. They must have made a strong commitment to the
local arts community, particularly the Artist-Run community. A
background or training in Aboriginal culture and history is a major
asset.

Working knowledge of a Macintosh computer environment is essential;
database and graphics software experience are extremely beneficial. The
successful candidate will be a good team worker with above average
people skills. As this person will be developing and administering
programming in conjunction with existing programming and partners, a
high level of written and spoken English language proficiency is
required.

Volunteer, intern or work experience in other artist-run centres, arts
organizations, not-for profit organizations or galleries would be a
plus. Communication skills, writing skills and creative drive will be
strong characteristics of the chosen candidate, as will an ability to
be motivated and self-directed while remaining flexible and
accommodating to the needs of a diverse group.

One of AKA's main objectives is to reflect the cultural diversity of
Canadian society, particularly First Nations people. We have a strong
history of employing women, first nations people and other visible
minorities. Though our partnerships with local aboriginal organizations
and other cultural centres we will encourage participation by the
Government of Canada's job equity groups.


Pleae submit a resume and cover letter with references to –

AKA Gallery
Community Programs Liaison Hiring Committee
424 - 20th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0X4.

OR

email Troy Gronsdahl, Administrative Coordinator at admin.aka {at}
sasktel.net

Deadline for applications is OCTOBER 1, 2007