Curatorial Assistant
Open Space is looking for two energetic Curatorial Assistants who are planning careers in curatorial or museum work.

The Curatorial Assistants will participate in all aspects of a media arts residency and two installations as well as participating in program design, promotion and marketing, research, data management, clerical, publishing and installation. The position requires excellent photography and computer skills, strong writing and communication skills. We are looking for someone who can meet organizational deadlines, and who thrives on independent work. A valid BC Driver’s License is essential. Our ideal candidate is a senior visual arts student who will be returning to classes in the fall 2012. This position is best suited to students in the visual arts. Applicants must be registered with Young Canada Works.

Open Space demands a flexible schedule. Workweek: Tuesday through Saturday with occasional evening and weekend work.

Please forward a one-page cover letter outlining your abilities and skills along with a current resume.

Position begins May 22 and continues to September 1, 2012.
Wage and hours: 7-hour workday@$14.00/hr
Apply before 5:00pm May 15, 2012 to
Director
Open Space
510 Fort Street
Victoria BC V8W 1E6
director@openspace.ca

(Candidates applying by email must indicate “Curatorial Assistant Competition” in the subject window.)
This position is open to all candidates: women, visible minorities, Aboriginals. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible.

Media Archive Assistant 

 Open Space is looking for a self-directed Media Archive Assistant to create a media arts finding aide during a 16-week summer term. The student will be familiar with a Macintosh working environment, with a working familiarity with the relational database software FileMaker Pro, a functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), graphic design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and web related applications (Dreamweaver, Content Management Systems such as Drupal, and social networking software).

Please forward a one-page cover letter outlining your abilities and skills along with a current resume.

A valid BC Drivers License is required.

Applicants must be registered with Young Canada Works and returning to school in the fall of 2012.

Open Space demands a flexible schedule. Our normal workweek is Tuesday through Saturday with occasional evening and weekend work.
Position begins May 22 and continues to September 1, 2012.
Wage and hours: 7-hour workday @$14.00/hr.

Apply before 5:00 pm May 15, 2012 to
Director
Open Space
510 Fort Street
Victoria BC V8W 1E6
director@openspace.ca (Candidates applying by email must indicate Media Archive Assistant Competition in the subject window.)

This position is open to all candidates: women, visible minorities, Aboriginals. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible.