Summer Programs Assistant
Duration: 12 weeks Start and end dates: June 2nd to August 22nd, 2025
Number of positions: 2
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Hourly wage: $20
Deadline: May 2nd, 2025
The Kelowna Art Gallery is hiring two Summer Programs Assistants to organize and teach our Art Adventures summer art camps for children and youth ages 6 to 12. Candidates will be expected to work directly with children and the public. The Summer Programs Assistants will develop programming and activities, manage a budget, manage email communication and booking calendar, manage volunteers and maintain organization and cleanliness of Gallery spaces. Additionally, the Summer Programs Assistants will be called upon to complete various tasks within the Gallery’s Public Programs department as required.
Training will be provided on gallery procedures, working with various ages of children, creative educational programming development, volunteer management, and budget management.
This position is based on the Young Canada Works (YCW) eligibility requirements. (More details here: YCW)
Candidates must be full-time college or university students between the ages of 18 and 30 and return to full-time studies in the fall of 2025.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
- Experience working with children and youth
- Experience developing age-appropriate art activities and lesson plans
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program specializing in fine arts, art history, or education
- An intermediate level of computer and technological skills. Use of Microsoft Office Suite will be required for daily tasks and communication
- Comfortable speaking with a diverse public
- Organized, self-motivated and works well with a team
- Knowledge of various art materials and techniques
- Experience coordinating and supervising volunteers
- Previous experience in a Gallery or Museum environment is an asset
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to: hr@kelownaartgallery.com
Please note the Kelowna Art Gallery Summer Art Camp positions align with the Young Canada Works eligibility criteria
We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV. We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process. The Kelowna Art Gallery is an equal opportunity employer.
Call for Art Instructors (ongoing)
The Kelowna Art Gallery is always seeking to expand its offerings of adult and youth workshops and classes and is accepting proposals from qualified instructors to teach a variety of art skills.
Class offerings run from January to June and September to December. Class scheduling options are 6-week sessions during the day and evenings, or can be single weekend workshops.
Proposals should include the following:
– The type of class/medium you would like to teach
– A few examples of your work in that medium (please send .jpg files)
– Preferred or suggested times you would like to teach (day, evening, weekends)
– A resume outlining previous teaching experience, education, and experience as a working artist
Interested candidates should email proposals to: sumi@kelownaartgallery.com
