A graphic with a yellow background with different colour squiggles on the edges. At the top is the Eyelevel logo in black. Below that, inside a green squiggly frame is big pink text with black edges that reads "We Are Hiring." Underneath, pink text that reads "Open positions," followed by black text that reads "Programming and Outreach Intern." Below is a green dotted line with text beneath that reads "Info Session: April 18, 7:30 pm over Zoom" and "Apply by April 30, 11:59 pm." 

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JOB CALL: YCW PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH INTERN

Apply by April 30 for this 26-week contract at Eyelevel.

Posted 10 Apr 2024

JOB DETAILS:

Duration: 6 hours/day, 5 days/week for 26 weeks

Start and end date: June 3 to November 29, 2024

Pay: $21.00/hour

Language: Fluent in English, basic French is an asset

Info session: April 18 @ 7:30 PM over Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclde2ppzMuHtDwZbqGzVRMdtPKrHd... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Job Description

Programming and Outreach Intern will work closely with Eyelevel's Artistic Co-Directors, the Programming Committee, the Eyelevel Board of Directors, and participating artists to support the implementation and development of Eyelevel’s upcoming projects. The intern will take a supervised lead role in developing and executing Eyelevel’s 50th-anniversary exhibition/scavenger hunt and our first Performance Art Festival. The intern is encouraged to spend time researching and developing their areas of interest concerning contemporary art, curation, critical writing and community outreach.

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About Eyelevel

Eyelevel is an arts worker/artist-run organization mandated to present and support the development of socially relevant and thought-provoking artistic practices locally, regionally and nationally. Eyelevel supports artists through residencies, mentorship, publishing and presentation outside of a traditional gallery context that is accompanied by care-oriented and trauma-informed artistic, professional and personal support. Eyelevel aims to raise public awareness and capacity of our local arts community; particularly artists and arts workers who have been historically underserved and misrepresented in the contemporary art dialogue. Eyelevel strives to be a connector between artists, communities and the broader public, to constantly question the balance of power and work against systemic oppression and discrimination by centring anti-violence and pro-survivor practices. Eyelevel works in treaty to build a more inclusive and caring world through art, and to advance positive change within the arts through its operations, policies and programming.

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The Ideal Candidate
qualifies for Young Canada Works Internships as a recent college graduate who is unemployed or under-employed and is:

  • A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
  • Between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
  • A college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).

Note: Priority will be given to graduates who have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and who are unemployed or underemployed.

  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Effective communication and writing skills;
  • Knowledge of Halifax’s cultural community, community organizations and businesses;
  • A creative and resourceful work ethic;
  • Experience working in a gallery context and/or with community initiatives;
  • The ability to work alone and in a group setting;
  • Basic computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite;
  • Experience working within a budget an asset;
  • Technical expertise related to computer design work and image management would be an asset;
  • Bilingualism is an asset;

and is:
-Adaptable, able to work evenings and weekends;
-A graduate from a Fine Arts, Art History, Museum or Cultural Studies, Community Development, or with related education and experience.

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Access Notes

Eyelevel is committed to employment equity, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who self-identify as women, trans or gender diverse, racialized people, 2SLGBTQIA+, and/or Persons with Disabilities. Eyelevel is particularly encouraging of those who are typically under-represented in contemporary art and artist-run centre staff. Applicants are encouraged to consider how their lived experiences or work within their community creates valuable skills for this position.

Eyelevel’s office and bookstore are wheelchair accessible, and we offer a flexible work environment with negotiable hours and work-from-home options as needed. Our office and bookstore are housed at 2482 Maynard Street, a low-stimuli, scent-free environment housing non-gendered washrooms, artist studios, a quiet room, a shared kitchenette, and the community arts organization Wonder’neath. At Eyelevel, we seek to provide a safe work environment for which we maintain active evidence-based COVID policies rooted in disability justice.

Eyelevel’s studios on Gottingen Street are only accessible by climbing a full flight of stairs (with a railing), and studios are located up a spiral staircase with a railing. Eyelevel has one non-gendered washroom and is located alongside Radstorm, a collective sharing Eyelevel’s principles of community equity. Please let us know any accessibility needs and/or allergies and sensitivities in your application.

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To be considered for this job, please apply through the Young Canada Works portal with the following:

  • A resume
  • Short cover letter (1 page max)
  • Contact information for 2 references (phone numbers preferred)

We will alternatively accept applications sent through email to info@eyelevel.art, however, all candidates selected for an interview will be required to create a YCW account. For more information on how to create an account and submit your application through YCW please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/heritage-organizations-students.html

Eyelevel will host an info session over Zoom at 7:30 PM on April 18, and application sustenance can be arranged. If you are seeking application assistance from a Queer or racialized member of Eyelevel’s board, please contact us at info@eyelevel.art to be connected. We will also be accepting resume and cover letter equivalents in any preferred format, such as audio, video, or other visual formats. 

We welcome all kinds of questions! If you would like more information, or to discuss this position please contact:
Sally Wolchyn-Raab, Artistic Co-Director - sally@eyelevel.art
Or
Cinthia Arias Auz, Artistic Co-Director - cinthia@eyelevel.art
Eyelevel phone number - (902) 425 6412