Art Education Assistant (Summer Student) - Young Canada Works

Competition # :   45543

Crown Agency : Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Location :   HALIFAX

Type of Employment :   Student

Union Status :   Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date :   ​08-Apr-25 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Since 1908, the Gallery has been a gateway for the visual arts in Atlantic Canada by engaging people with art. It is committed to this mission as an agency of the Province of Nova Scotia and one of the premier arts institutions in Canada. At its core, the Gallery is responsible for acquiring, preserving and exhibiting works of art, and for providing education in the visual arts.

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia seeks to present the most vital and engaging contemporary art from around the world. We will embrace tradition and the past by applying a contemporary viewpoint that addresses relevant issues and challenges perspectives.

We are an inclusive public gathering place that connects people with art to inspire thinking.

Please note, due to legislative changes, as of January 1, 2023, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) employees are no longer Civil Servants and are instead direct employees of the AGNS

About Our Opportunity

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) provides innovative programming and learning opportunities for Nova Scotia residents and visitors to the province. As an Art Education Assistant, you will play an important planning and coordination role to assist the programing division meet our goals and objectives. We will work together to find new and creative ways to deliver meaningful and inspiring programs and art experiences for children, youth, adults and special interest groups during the 2025 summer season.

In addition, you will assist in developing and delivering engaging and meaningful art programs and activities using numerous delivery models for a wide range of audiences.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assist with the design and delivery of the Summer Day Camp program
• Develop and deliver art lessons in the studios, that support themes on view in the exhibition that are fun, inviting and age appropriate.
• Give guided tours to campers and visitors
• Greeting children and families at the beginning and end of each day
• Leading with supervision, and ensuring safety and well being of participants
• Helping students and instructors as needed
• Assisting with other public program delivery when necessary
• Learn about exhibitions presently on view
• Support content generation and delivery of in person activities for children and youth in the Gallery and in community including guided tours.
• Assist with studio maintenance, restocking, and organization and preparing materials for instructors.
• Assist with development of public education activities in the Gallery as needed with staff.

Qualifications and Experience

As the successful candidate, you are a full-time university or community college student enrolled in a relevant program (such as Fine Arts, Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies, or a related field such as Community Development, or an equivalent combination of experience will be considered), returning to full-time study in September 2025. Preference will also be given to those currently enrolled in their second or third year of post-secondary education.

In addition to the above, you demonstrate the ability to work with children, youth, and adults of all ages in an art-making / interpretation setting. You possess strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and demonstrate strong planning, problem solving and organizational skills. You have experience and confidence using Microsoft programs (word, excel), web research, email, and experience using online social media platforms.

At times, this role may be working independently or in a team environment and as the successful candidate, you must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics to work effectively with the diverse public in a professional manner.

Candidates must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory (https : / / young-canada-works.canada.ca) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.

Additional Information

A Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse, and Vulnerable Sector Check will be required for this position.

There is two (2) summer student positions available both with a start date of June 2, 2025, and an end date of August 29, 2025.

Pay Grade :   HOURLY

Salary Range :   $15.73 - $29.69 Hourly

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens of Nova Scotia.  The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.