Full -Time Job Opportunity Surrey Art Gallery Youth Intern
Are you interested in technology and visual art?
The Surrey Art Gallery’s Intern will assist staff in the production and curating of a new media art exhibitions working with computers, digital photography, sound and video.
This opportunity, supported by a grant from Young Canada Works, will introduce the Intern to the operation of a contemporary art museum, and programming art experiences for media artist with a particular focus on the needs and interests of youth (ages 15-30). Successful applicants will be interested in pursuing a career working with digital media and/or visual arts.
We are looking for individuals who are interested and excited by technology and its potential as an art media. Candidates should have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, advanced computer skills, aptitude for working with digital cameras and creating/maintaining websites, and can demonstrate the ability to plan and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Successful applicants must have experience working in teams and working effectively with youth and the public. Preference will be given to candidates that have fluency in other languages.
Work hours are generally between 9 and 5pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours.
Applicants must have recently graduated with a degree or diploma from a post secondary school in the areas of visual arts, digital media, interactive arts, communications or arts management. Applicants must be under 30 years of age at the start of employment. They must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents eligible to work in Canada, with a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Please submit a letter and a resume describing your education, volunteer experience and work experience.
Compensation: $19.33/hour
Application deadline: 5pm July 8, 2007
More information and online applications are available from the
City of Surrey Human Resources Division <http://www.surreycareers.ca>
The City of Surrey wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.