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Job Description:
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Job Ref# 18J096-CMA
Number of vacancies: 1
The Power Plant (TPP) Contemporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront Centre is Canada’s leading public gallery devoted exclusively to the art of our time and is recognized as an important centre for contemporary art in North America. Over the past 30 years, its reputation for presenting cutting edge exhibitions, superior catalogues and editions, and challenging special events has remained unparalleled.
Currently an opportunity exists to join our team at The Power Plant for a special TD Curator of Education Fellowship. This two-year program (10 July, 2018 through 10 July, 2020) supports TPP’s goal to encourage greater career opportunities within the museum field. Through this innovative and unique program, the TD Curator of Education Fellowship will provide a recent graduate or emerging museum or gallery educator with tangible working experience in a professional environment, with full access to the inner workings of a major Canadian public gallery.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The TD Curator of Education Fellow will work closely with the Curator of Education and Public Programs and the curatorial, exhibition, development and marketing staff of TPP to learn about all of the diverse facets of public programming in a contemporary art gallery. Coaching, research, documentation, professional development and mentoring will be at the heart of this program.
The TD Curator of Education Fellow will have the opportunity to:
• participate in all phases of public programming, including: research; invitations; logistics; writing for Program Guide and web site; documentation; and more.
• lead the implementation of two program series each year.
• assist with other departmental needs including preparation of presentations, leading tours, and contributing to reports.
• develop programs involving TD Bank Group’s collection as well as lead on-and-off-site programming for TD Bank guests, including tours, presentations, curatorial projects and mentorship opportunities.
• provide TD with an annual outcome of each year’s activities.
• partake in Diversity Equity and Inclusion Training Program, gaining a certificate in Leadership and Inclusion, as well as Indigenous Cultural competency training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• M.A. degree in art history, art education, museum education, or a related discipline (e.g. cultural studies, education, etc.); B.A. degree-holders in these disciplines will be considered if they have significant experience with education and public programs in an art gallery setting.
• Familiarity with contemporary art required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in French is a valuable asset (reading, written and oral); foreign language skills (written and verbal) are highly desirable.
SALARY / JOB TYPE:
• $16 to $18.00 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Contract (2-year)
APPLICANTION PROCESS:
The Power Plant seeks Canadian applicants who have completed a postgraduate education in the field. Applications must include the following:
• letter of interest describing the applicant’s interest in the fellowship program, museum/gallery and programming work, and reasons for applying;
• current curriculum vitæ;
• one (1) writing sample: the sample must be less than 8 pages; an excerpt from a thesis or other academic writing, gallery interpretive text or curriculum materials;
• names of three (3) references with contact information; and,
• one (1) letter of recommendation from academic and/or professional setting.
Deadline for Application:
Friday, March 2, 2018
Please send all application materials in ONE MS Word or PDF file to:
Josh Heuman, jheuman@thepowerplant.org
Note: Letter of Recommendation should be sent from academic or professional reference directly to Josh Heuman, jheuman@thepowerplant.org.
Harbourfront Centre is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process
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