Terms: This is a full-time, 9-week position starting the week of Jun 27, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 (for a total of 270 hours, 30 hours/week @$23.00/hr) located in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS. Generally, hours will be Tuesday through Saturday and may include evenings.
*Please see below for eligibility requirements
DEADLINE for applications is the end of day May 19, 2024.
Start Date: June 27, 2024
About Wonder’neath
Wonder'neath Art Society is a visual arts organization and studio facility with a range of community programming and partnerships. The Summer Art Programming Intern will support the delivery of art programming and outreach to engage a variety of participants. The Summer Art Programming Intern should have art-making and art facilitation skills and experience, and an interest or experience in the role of community-engaged arts.
Wonder’neath Art Society is a charitable artist-run organization that encourages and promotes art as a tool for expression, connection and social transformation by bringing professional artists and local residents together in dynamic, creative explorations.
About The Position
Summer Programming Intern Qualifications:
Highly creative and innovative
Reliable, flexible, adaptable and patient
Strong organizational skills
Dynamic visual art/craft skills
Social media and communication skills
Art facilitation experience (comfortable engaging a broad range of people)
Able to work both collaboratively and independently
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In collaboration with the Artistic and Executive Director, the intern's duties will include:
Project planning and scheduling for summer art initiatives and outreach events, including support for our Open Studio program and the Summer Open House
Researching and developing project ideas, including creating samples and directions
Animating and facilitating art activities
Liaising with community members and community organizations
Developing posters and communicating initiatives through a variety of methods including social media
Contributing to overall studio organization.
Documenting events/projects/programs, collecting feedback from participants, and participating in program evaluation.
Responsibilities include:
Working as part of a team to create an environment that is welcoming to a broad range of participants
Becoming familiar with the Wonder’neath community and its ongoing programming
Learning and implementing safe studio practices
Monitoring the success of projects and identifying improvements
Fostering opportunities for sharing, exchange of ideas/resources and expertise within our studio setting
Eligibility Requirements:
This position is supported through the Canada Summer Jobs program. An individual may be eligible for the position if they:
are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
are legally entitled to work in Canada;
are between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
How to Apply:
Please send your current resume and a cover letter that highlights why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications and experiences are a fit. Please include contact information for three references, and send all documents in PDF format to general@wonderneath.com with the subject line: ‘2024 Summer Programming Intern Position’ by the end of the day on May 19, 2024. We regret that late applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted May 22, 2024-May 23, 2024 The start date for this position is Jun 27, 2024.
Please reach out before the deadline if you would like to submit your resume and cover letter in an alternative format such as audio/video/or other visual formats. If you have a website/Instagram art account please include the link.
Wonder’neath Art Society is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity and contributing to a diverse workforce. Applicants are welcomed (and encouraged) to self-identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+, disabled, or any other community that is important to their identity. We are in an ongoing process of making our workplace and programs as welcoming and available to all as possible. If you have specific needs that you would like us to address, or any concerns please reach out or mention them in your application. We encourage applicants to self-identify but it is not a necessity. Send questions by email to general@wonderneath.com or call us at 902-454-6860. Information about Wonder’neath can be found on our website: www.wonderneath.com