Art Education Assistant (Young Canada Works)
About The Position
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) provides innovative programming and learning opportunities for Nova Scotia residents and visitors to the province. As an Art Education Assistant, you will play an important planning and coordination role to assist the programing division meet our goals and objectives. We will work together to find new and creative ways to deliver meaningful and inspiring programs and art experiences for children, youth, adults and special interest groups during the 2026 summer season. In addition, you will assist in developing and delivering engaging and meaningful art programs and activities using numerous delivery models for a wide range of audiences. The AGNS is a celebrated Canadian gallery, deeply connected to the cultures and communities of Atlantic Canada, committed to its mission as an agency of the Province of Nova Scotia. Since its beginnings in 1908, it has cultivated an impressive permanent collection of nearly 20,000 works, including Canadian and Indigenous art, contemporary installations, and a renowned folk-art collection featuring Maud Lewis’s iconic painted house. The gallery invites collective engagement, interaction, dialogue, examination, reflection, and the disentanglement of historical and contemporary narratives, challenging individuals to take risks and make changes for a more equitable and just world.
Requirements
- Full-time university or community college student enrolled in a relevant program (such as Fine Arts, Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies, or a related field such as Community Development, or an equivalent combination of experience will be considered)
- Returning to full-time study in September 2026.
- Ability to work with children, youth, and adults of all ages in an artmaking and interpretation setting.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong planning, problem solving and organizational skills.
- Experience and confidence using Microsoft programs (word, excel), web research, email (outlook)
- Experience using online social media platforms.
- Clearly demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics to work effectively with the diverse public in a professional manner.
- Registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
- A Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse, and Vulnerable Sector Check will be required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Currently enrolled in their second or third year of post-secondary education.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and lead on the delivery of the Summer Day Camp program
- Develop and deliver art lessons in the studios, that support themes on view in the exhibition that are fun, inviting and age appropriate.
- Give guided tours to campers and visitors
- Greeting children and families at the beginning and end of each program day
- Leading with supervision, and ensuring safety and well being of participants
- Helping students and instructors as needed
- Assisting with other public program delivery when necessary
- Learn about exhibitions presently on view
- Support content generation and delivery of in person activities for children and youth in the Gallery and in community including guided tours.
- Assist with studio maintenance, restocking, and organization and preparing materials for instructors.
- Assist with development of public education activities in the Gallery as needed with staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
