Temporary Summer Project Assistant Needed

Temporary Communications/Project Assistant Position Now Open for Applications

SaskGalleries is seeking an individual for the exciting temporary youth position of Communications/Project Assistant, as part of the Canada Summer Jobs program. Reporting to the Executive Director and Coordinator, the successful applicant will assist with communications, marketing and advertising, as well as administration for the upcoming 10th edition of the Art Now Fine Art Fair.

General duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Social media: creating a social media plan based on previous years, planning posts, creating professional content, including reels, and scheduling/posting content.

  • Website: Updating and adding content to artnow.ca.

  • Proofreading and editing content and materials as required.

  • Gathering and organizing information for promotional materials.

  • Communicating and follow up with exhibitors, sponsors, and vendors, as required.

  • Other duties as required.

Desired skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing and editing

  • Experienced with social media platforms and related programs (e.g. Canva, Later)

  • Be extremely detail-oriented and maintain high standards

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

  • Be proactive and self-motivated

  • Able to solve problems using critical thinking and asking for assistance

  • Able to follow instructions and work independently

SaskGalleries is a not-for-profit association representing established and emerging commercial art galleries within the province. Therefore, this position provides insight and experience in communications and marketing as well as event management within the fine art industry.

To apply please email your resume and cover letter to: Kristin Wagman, Executive Director, info@saskgalleries.ca

Applications are open until this position is filled. Desired start date is ASAP, or by July 4.

Please note, this position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs grant program and applicants must fulfill grant requirements specified by the Federal Government, including being between 15 and 30 years old.

Further, Canada Summer Jobs is dedicated to employment equity for youth who are underrepresented in the labour market. Therefore, voluntarily self-declaration is an option in the cover letter, for youth with disabilities and/or youth from the black (and other racialized groups), Indigenous, or LGBTQI2S+ communities.