[BCMA] Summer Positions at The Reach

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The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford has three summer positions for students

Candidates must be in school full time and be returning full time in the fall; be between the ages of 16 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada.


Exhibition and Public Activity Animator
The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford seeks an energetic summer student for the position of Exhibition and Public Activity Animator. This 13 week position, which runs from May 20 to August 15, will provide a practical, hands-on learning experience for a student in the museum and/or gallery sector in the area of visual art and/or museum education, interpretation and public programming.

The ideal candidate will have research interest and capability, a working knowledge of program development, good administrative skills to handle paperwork and meet deadlines, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in galleries, museums or a related field is an asset. The hourly rate for this position is $14.00 plus 4% vacation pay. Interested individuals should submit their resume and cover letter with references by Friday May 9, 2014 via email at kbradford at thereach.ca<mailto:kbradford at thereach.ca>. For more information, please contact Kate Bradford, Curatorial Assistant at 604 864-8087 x 122.



Archives Assistant
The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford seeks a conscientious and detail-oriented student for the position of Archives Assistant. This is a 13 week position that will run from May 20 to August 15 and will provide a practical, hands-on learning experience for a student in the museum and/or gallery sector in the area of photo archival management. The hourly rate for this position is $14.00 plus 4% vacation pay.

The participant will gain valuable experience in the museum, gallery and history fields as well as enhancing customer service skills and general employability by working in a facility that features both community heritage collections and exhibitions as well as showcasing the best in visual arts; that encourages community participation by offering interesting and innovative programs that stimulate creativity, expands knowledge and skills and addresses the needs and interests of the community and that provides an inclusive place to exchange new ideas and explore our differences and similarities in an environment of mutual respect and understanding.

The participant will work under the supervision of The Reach Collections Manager, Kris Foulds, who will provide training specific to archives access and the digitization project, oversee day to day activities and meet with the participant weekly to ensure that project goals and the development expectations of the participant are being met. Interested individuals should submit their resume and cover letter with references by Friday May 9, 2014 via email at kfoulds at thereach.ca<mailto:kfoulds at thereach.ca>. For more information, please contact Kris Foulds, Collections Manager at 604 864-8087 x 112.


Cultural Programs Assistant
The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford seeks an energetic summer student for the position of Cultural Programs Assistant. This 14 week position, which runs from May 20 to August 22, will provide a practical, hands-on learning experience for a student in the museum and/or gallery sector in the area of public and educational programming, event management, marketing and publicity and community cultural development.
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The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of program and event development, good administrative skills to handle paperwork and meet deadlines, as well as good communication and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in galleries, museums or a related field is an asset.

The hourly rate for this position is $14.00 plus 4% vacation pay. Interested individuals should submit their resume and cover letter with references by Friday May 9, 2014 via email to iepp at thereach.ca<mailto:iepp at thereach.ca>. For more information, please contact Ingrid Epp, Director of Development at 604 864-8087 x 123.



The Reach
Gallery Museum Abbotsford
32388 Veterans Way
Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B3
thereach.ca<http://www.thereach.ca/>

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