Hatch Art Gallery Coordinator

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC. Position title: Hatch Art Gallery Coordinator Reports to: Vice President, Administration Supervises: Hatch Volunteers Employee status: Hourly Exempt, Appointed Length of term: August 17, 2026 – April 30, 2027 Hours per week: 20 hours per week Compensation: $20.00 per hour Position Purpose The Art Gallery Coordinator is responsible for managing and maintaining the Hatch Art Gallery, along with the policies related to it and the AMS Permanent Collection. In addition, they will provide leadership and direction for the marketing of the Hatch Art Gallery, along with any renovations, grant applications, and new initiatives that are coming up. The Art Gallery Coordinator supervises Hatch Volunteers. They are also responsible for handling the scheduling of exhibitions and shows in the Hatch Art Gallery for the following year and ensuring the installations and preparations for any events or shows occurring in the space are done properly. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain the Permanent Art Collection of the Society Recommend new acquisitions for the Permanent Collection Explore ways to loan out the Permanent Art Collection Maintain the Gallery’s web page on the AMS website and other online services related to the gallery Maintain and organize the database of the Permanent Art Collection Organize biannual shows of pieces of the Permanent Art Collection Develop special, short- and long-term goals to aid in the growth of the Gallery as an exceptional resource to the Arts community and UBC campus Receive and review applications for student art shows Schedule and curate student art shows and act as the AMS contact person for the organizer and record the number of visitors for each show Curate additional shows of interest and relevance to the Hatch Art Gallery’s mandate Interview, hire, manage and schedule regular volunteers for the Art Gallery throughout the year Promote and market the AMS Hatch Art Gallery and its exhibitions over the year both on campus and in Vancouver Develop and maintain relationships with the Department of Art History and Visual Arts and UBC artists Maintain office and tools/storage space Attend the Building Operations Committee meetings as needed and present report on activities Prepare transition report for successor Chair the Art Gallery Subcommittee. Works with the AMS mission statement and values to operate a successful department Other duties as required Qualifications and Experience Must be a currently registered student at UBC Vancouver or one of its affiliated colleges, preferably a student in the Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Theory May not be an executive of an AMS club, constituency or resource group Previous experience in art maintenance and curation or closely related fields A sincere interest in developing creative means of engaging the public and providing opportunities for dialogue through exhibition and other kinds of programming The ability to perform installations of different exhibitions and art shows Comfortable working within an anti-oppression framework to create a positive space for everyone Strong organizational skills; detail-oriented Strong interpersonal and communication skills Leadership skills To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Application Deadline: At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.

The Coordinator manages the Hatch Art Gallery and the AMS Permanent Collection, including scheduling and curating exhibitions. They are also responsible for marketing the gallery, supervising volunteers, and overseeing gallery renovations and initiatives.

Applicants must be currently registered UBC Vancouver students, preferably within the Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Theory. Candidates should possess strong organizational and leadership skills and be comfortable working within an anti-oppression framework.

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• Gallery Management
• Curating
• Art Installation
• Marketing
• Volunteer Management
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Communication
• Leadership
• Database Management
• Event Planning

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Education

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

20 heures par semaine