Art and Design Working Group Production Assistant
About The Position
The Production Assistant plays a dual administrative and technical role focused on the coordination of arts-based exhibitions, public events, and participatory research projects. The core mission of this role is to support artists, researchers, and participants while assisting in overseeing health, safety, and accessibility requirements across both in-person and virtual spaces for the Art & Design Working Group (ADWG)—one of three interdisciplinary teams within iSMART’s Smartwear Revolution project. Smartwear Revolution aims to co-create innovative, fabric-based “smartwear” technologies that enhance strength and reduce injuries for older adults, healthcare providers and individuals with disabilities, enabling them to stay active and engaged in their homes and communities. As part of the Smartwear Revolution project there will be two Art & Technology festivals that will include exhibitions, fashion shows, live performance, symposiums and open lab events. The artists, designers and performers in the festivals will be selected through open calls and supported as artists in residence in the project. Festival participants will be selected in order to represent a diverse range of experiences of people with lived experience of musculoskeletal weakness. This role will work closely with the administrative team led by Senior Research Administrator, and follow the direction of the Art and Design Working Group leads.
Requirements
- The position has a term length of 1 year plus 1 day, with the possibility of extension.
- This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
- All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological.
- Promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
Responsibilities
- Plays a dual administrative and technical role focused on the coordination of arts-based exhibitions, public events, and participatory research projects.
- Support artists, researchers, and participants.
- Assist in overseeing health, safety, and accessibility requirements across both in-person and virtual spaces for the Art & Design Working Group (ADWG).
- Work closely with the administrative team led by Senior Research Administrator.
- Follow the direction of the Art and Design Working Group leads.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
