We're Hiring: Summer Programming Assistant (YCW Summer Student)
JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Summer Programming Assistant
Start Date: June 2, 2025
End Date: August 22, 2025
Pay: $21.50/hr
Hours: 30 hours per week
Info session: Held on April 16, 2025. To view the presentation, visit https://www.canva.com/design/DAGk0fqAFS0/HhTWuUi6Wg-UbxhcbEncsA/view?utm_content=DAGk0fqAFS0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf0ac08d580
Eyelevel is seeking applications for a fun, vibrant, community-centred position: our Summer Programming Assistant. This position works closely with the Artistic Co-Directors at Eyelevel’s office at 2482 Maynard Street, a multi-tenant art space shared with local artists, The Blue Building Gallery and Wonder’neath Art Society.
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APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 29TH, 2025
Job Description:
The Summer Programming Assistant is a 12-week, full-time contract for young/aspiring artists/arts workers to test their skills and learn about the inner workings of artist-run centres and arts non-profits. The successful candidate will be able to make meaningful long-term contributions to a nationally reputed organization with a 50-year history while developing new skills in a supported environment.
The Summer Programming Assistant will take a supportive leading role in organizing and implementing HEAT WAVES, Eyelevel’s annual emerging artist residency. The assistant will also support the directors with administrative tasks, host workshops and community events alongside the Programming and Engagement committees, and plan fall projects.
In addition to program development, the Summer Programming Assistant will support the Artistic Co-Directors with outreach and processing orders from our online bookstore. Lastly, they will be in charge of overseeing Eyelevel's monthly newsletters and social media accounts.
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Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support Eyelevel’s artists and residents with accessing resources within and outside the organization and facilitating community relationships.
- Assisting the Artistic Co-Directors with preparations for Fall programming, including attending meetings with artists, securing venues, arranging technicians, etc.
- Manage Eyelevel’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram), including brainstorming new ways to promote events, developing engaging content and responding to questions in comments and DMs.
- Develop and disseminate printed promotional materials for events and Eyelevel’s general marketing needs.
- Gather images from artists and participating partners, and draft copy for Eyelevel’s website and monthly newsletters.
- Monitor a publicly-facing email account to respond to bookstore, programming and press inquiries, and communications from Eyelevel’s Board, committees and fellow staff.
- Supporting the Artistic Co-Directors with compiling press kits/drafting PSAs and press releases.
- Maintaining communication with fellow non-profits and artist-run centres, including attending summer conferences and networking events.
- Supporting the Artistic Co-Directors with maintaining the administrative back-end of Eyelevel’s membership database and bookstore.
- Assisting with acquiring, promoting and disseminating artist-made objects through Eyelevel’s bookstore, including processing and shipping online and in-person sales.
- Assisting with the vision and development of Eyelevel’s community studios.
- Assist the Studio Manager and Artistic Directors with the maintenance of the Eyelevel studios.
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The Ideal Candidate
qualifies for Young Canada Works Sumer Students and has:
- 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 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;
- Technical expertise related to computer design work and image management would be an asset;
- and is:
- Adaptable, able to work evenings and weekends;
- A returning student of 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 is wheelchair accessible, and we offer a flexible work environment with negotiable hours and work-from-home options as needed. Our office is housed at 2482 Maynard Street, a low-stimuli, low-scent 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-19 policies rooted in disability justice.
Eyelevel’s studios on Gottingen Street are only accessible by climbing a full flight of stairs (with a railing). On the first floor is a non-gendered bathroom, a small kitchen and five studios. Located up a spiral staircase with a railing are five more studios. Eyelevel is a tenant of 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 detailing relevant work or volunteer experience
- Short cover letter (1 page max)
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.
All applications must be received by April 29th, 2025
Eyelevel will host an info session over Zoom at 7:30 PM on April 16, and application support 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.
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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
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Cinthia Arias Auz, Artistic Co-Director - cinthia@eyelevel.art
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Eyelevel phone number - (902) 425 6412
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