Gallery Assistant Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

This is a term position until March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus - artists, leaders, and thinkers - to unleash their creative potential.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity acknowledges,  with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as "Minhrpa" (translated in Stoney Nakoda as "the waterfalls") and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Iyarhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) - comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nation - as well as the Tsuut'ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play here, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place. 

The Walter Phillips Gallery (WPG) at Banff Centre is looking for a Gallery Assistant to be the public face of the Gallery by providing tours and acting as interpreter for WPG exhibitions during opening hours.  The Gallery Assistant will care for the artwork in the exhibition, perform various administrative duties as needed to support the WPG  team, as well as will provide security for the Gallery and be responsible for the maintenance of the public area of WPG.

Reporting to the Director, Walter Phillips Gallery and Collections, below are some key responsibilities:

• Staff the Gallery during public hours, including weekends
• Answer all inquiries to the WPG email account, including requests for information and research on the Permanent Collection
• Interact with visitors, give in-person and virtual tours of the exhibitions and other public events, answer visitors' questions, and follow-up on queries as appropriate
• Responsible for security of the Gallery exhibition space and visitors; ensure that artwork is presented in its ultimate condition, and ensure that technical equipment related to the exhibition is fully functioning at all times
• Assist with general administration of the gallery
• Responsible for recording daily attendance, as well as details on all Gallery events, tracking this information for reporting purposes
• Responsible for organizing, preparing, and completing Gallery mail-outs and publications in a timely fashion and for updating and maintaining mailing lists for the Walter Phillips Gallery and the Banff International Curatorial Institute
• Responsible for workshop registration for Gallery programs, as well as assisting with the organizing and hosting of Gallery receptions
• Assist in organizing and hosting Gallery receptions and events, including facilitating internal bookings

• Bachelor's degree in art history, curatorial studies, fine arts, and/or museum studies with an emphasis on contemporary art
• 2+ years' office administrative experience, preferably within a gallery setting
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills
• Brings a solid understanding and appreciation of contemporary art and culture
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and is able to deal diplomatically with a wide variety of people including visiting guests, Banff Centre staff, and the public
• Attentive to detail, shows initiative, and is comfortable speaking in public
• Confident, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• In accordance with CUPE 4318, this is a unionized, hourly support staff position, subject to a 500 hour probationary period.
• This position pays $20.79 per hour, working approximately 10-20 hours per week on a rotating schedule. Shifts will be primarily Friday - Sundays.
• This is a term position until March 31, 2027 with the possibility of extension.
• Benefits of working at Banff Centre are:
  • Professional development
  • Staff cafeteria and restaurant discounts (Vistas, Maclab Bistro)
  • Onsite fitness facility (Fitness centre, climbing wall and pool.)

• We are accepting applications for the Gallery Assistant position until a suitable candidate has been found.
• Candidates offered a position with Banff Centre, in this capacity, will be required to obtain a criminal record check verifying a clear record before a final job offer can be finalized. 
• Visa Requirements: Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Banff Centre is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.