Assistant Art Gallery Administrator

Assistant Art Gallery Administrator

Canada Summer Jobs Position (Youth 15–30)

 

Location: Quesnel Art Gallery, 500 North Star Road Quesnel

Wage: $18.25/hour

Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours/week (typically Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

Term: July 7 – August 29, 2026 (Canada Summer Jobs Funded Position)

 

Working alongside and receiving mentorship from the Gallery Operations Manager, the Assistant Art Gallery Administrator will gain hands-on experience in arts administration while supporting gallery operations, exhibitions, community outreach, and special events.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in the arts, tourism, communications, event planning, marketing, non-profit work, or community development.

 

Responsibilities

• Support daily gallery and gift shop operations, visitor & member services, and administrative tasks.
• Assist with exhibition installation, artist engagement, and programming.
• Create social media content, photography, and promotional materials to help market exhibitions, events, artists, and community initiatives.
• Support the planning and delivery of events, fundraisers, outreach activities, while building relationships with artists, volunteers, and community partners.

 

This position is designed to provide meaningful work experience and mentorship in:

• Arts Administration
• Event Planning & Coordination
• Marketing & Social Media
• Customer Service
• Professional Communication
• Project Planning & Organization
• Community Engagement
• Workplace Professionalism
• Digital Communications & Content Creation
• Foundational AI & Technology Skills

 

The successful candidate will receive ongoing mentorship and opportunities for professional development throughout the summer.

 

Eligibility

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

Applicants must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Meet all Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements

 

The Quesnel Art Gallery welcomes applications from all qualified youth and encourages applications from Indigenous youth, racialized youth, Black youth, youth with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, youth from official language minority communities, and youth living in rural or remote communities. Accommodation measures and workplace supports are available throughout the recruitment process and employment period.

 

Depending on organizational needs, funding availability, and employee performance, there may be opportunities for future contract or part-time work following the completion of the Canada Summer Jobs placement.

 

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and reliable
• Interested in learning new skills
• Comfortable communicating with the public
• Organized and willing to take initiative
• Interested in arts, events, communications, tourism, or community engagement

 

Previous experience is not required. Training and mentorship will be provided.

To apply, please email your resume to humanresources@quesnelartgallery.ca