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Job Description:
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The Inuit Art Foundation is seeking applicants for an Inuit Artist Biographical and Archival Research Officer, a short-term Young Canada Works funded contract.
Application Deadline: Monday, August 26, 2019 at 5PM
The Inuit Art Foundation is seeking to hire a full-time Inuit Artist Biographical and Archival Research Officer from September 2019 to March 2020.The Research Officer will work with IAF staff, Inuit artists and other cultural institutions to digitize and catalogue artist interviews, internal documents and artworks in the IAF's holdings, as well as conducting original research where necessary to create biographical profiles of Inuit artists from across Canada in order to highlight their contributions to Canada’s national artistic heritage as well as to Inuit self determination.
In addition, the Research Officer will help to publicize the information contained in the database online through the IAF’s website, newsletter and social media platforms.
The IAF is seeking a candidate with the following profile for the Research Officer Placement:
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in art history, visual arts, archives and records management, museum studies or related field;
- Meets the Young Canada Works Building Careers in Heritage eligibility requirements;
- Previous experience working in a cultural institution or non-profit;
- Exceptional attention to detail;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in order to meet deadlines;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with database software considered an asset;
- Foundational knowledge of Inuit art considered an asset.
Contract Dates: September 16, 2019 – March 31, 2020
Hourly Wages: $17.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent and resume as a single pdf with the subject “YCW Research Officer” to hr@inuitartfoundation.org by 5PM on Monday, August 26, 2019.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Inuit Art Foundation is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Why Join Us
We are a motivated and enthusiastic team, driven by our mission to support and share Inuit artistic excellence. You will be surrounded by hardworking and dedicated team members who share the common vision of the arts ability to transform lives. You will bring the best of circumpolar art to the world, increasing the visibility of artists and cultural workers in national and international contexts.
We value curiosity and creativity in our team, and believe in life-long learning. We are committed to professional development via hands-on training, mentorship, conference attendance, in office workshops and travel opportunities. We know a strong workplace is rooted in mutual respect and believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to our shared success.
Located in the Junction Triangle neighbourhood in Toronto, ON, the IAF’s newly renovated, bright and airy offices are located in an accessible, converted heritage building, adjacent to the West Toronto Railpath.
About the IAF
Established in 1987, the Inuit Art Foundation is a non-profit, Inuit-led charity providing support to Canada’s Inuit art communities. The sole national organization promoting Inuit art within Canada and internationally, the IAF advocates on behalf of artists and works to enhance the appreciation and interpretation of Inuit art.
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