We are hiring! Summer student job opening in the gallery

Are you a student who would like experience working in an art gallery setting? The Salt Spring Arts Council has a job opening for a full-time student who is returning to full time studies in the fall. 

For close to 60 years, the Salt Spring Arts Council (SSAC) has fostered community vitality through the arts. We build the creative capacity of our community by offering a wide array of cultural programs and activities. 

The Artcraft Gallery is open to the public from mid-June to September and features fine art and craft made in the Southern Gulf Islands by a diverse range of artists, with a particular goal of increasing representation of local Indigenous artists. As the longest-running and largest gallery of its kind in British Columbia, Artcraft welcomes approximately 12,000 visitors during the summer months. We operate at historic Mahon Hall in the heart of Ganges village, home to the arts council’s programs and offices. 

The Gallery and Events Assistant will gain valuable experience as a key member of the Artcraft Gallery and shop team, while learning about the breadth of administration required to support not only a retail gallery but also a successful, multi-program community arts council. Working closely with the Artcraft Manager, the Assistant will participate in the multi-faceted operations of Artcraft, including gallery set-up, liaising with and supporting artists, inventory intake and management, and retail and customer service.

The Assistant will also support promotions and communications for summer programs, assist artists in building their online profiles in the SSAC Directory, represent SSAC at regular public events throughout the summer, and — along with all SSAC staff – lend a helping hand wherever needed. 

For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit https://saltspringarts.com/hiring/summer-gallery-assistant/