Summer Programs Assistant (2 Positions)
Term position: June 30 to August 22, 2025 (Monday to Friday)
Submission deadline: April 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery connects people and ideas through art. Its nationally-acclaimed exhibitions and programs welcome all to be inspired and challenged through a deepened understanding of ourselves, our cultures, and our communities.
With the support of Canada Summer Jobs, the Gallery is seeking to hire two Summer Programs Assistants to join our team of creative individuals that facilitate the Gallery’s Summer Art Camps. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands–on experience in a cultural institution.
The Summer Programs Assistant will contribute to developing and delivering high-quality activities that foster creativity and fine art skill-building for children participating in summer camps aged 6-13 years. The Summer Programs Assistant will work closely with the Public Programs Coordinator and Artist Instructors to promote a positive and engaging environment for all summer camp participants.
Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with material management, including preparing studio supplies, tools, and workspace
- Working collaboratively with Artist Instructors to discuss project details, lesson plans, and daily responsibilities
- Helping participants develop an understanding of art working processes and acquire skills and competences
- Greeting caregivers and children every morning and overseeing sign-in and sign-out by an authorized adult at the end of each day
- Designing and implementing age and developmentally appropriate recreational activities for campers during breaks
- Supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of campers throughout the day
- Planning and overseeing the execution of a weekly Friday afternoon camper art show
- Maintaining a weekly inventory of the studio and informing the Public Programs Coordinator of require art supplies
- Assisting with Summer Art Camp conclusion and evaluation
You could be our ideal candidate if you:
- are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible).
- are legally entitled to work in Canada/Ontario and have a valid Social Insurance Number
-are between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment.
- will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the work assignment
- have previous experience in the arts and culture sector and/or working with children and youth.
- demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- are highly organized.
- are outgoing, energetic, and eager to lead a variety of camp activities and games.
- proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- can provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (including vulnerable sector).
- possess basic First Aid & CPR certification (an asset).
Location and requirements:
This is a fully on-site position, with all hours worked at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, typically between Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hours and rate of pay:
This term position is 35 hours (5 days) per week at a pay rate of $17.20 per hour, with 4% vacation pay.
Equity and Access:
The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is committed to being an inclusive and respectful workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage and welcome applications from a wide range of applicants, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and Racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery is an accessible venue that has been recognized with Gold Certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation.
To apply:
Please submit a CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position to:
Jenna Winter, Director of Finance & Administration
Email: jobs@kwag.on.ca
Please submit your cover letter and CV as a single PDF file, and please note the position you are applying to in the subject (“Summer Programs Assistant”).
Deadline: April 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Funded by the Government of Canada
