Job Opportunities
Current Job Opportunities:
Art Education Assistant
Length of assignment: 2025-05-14 - 2025-08-31
Hourly wage: $17.20
RiverBrink Art Museum requires an Art Education Assistant to assist with the development and delivery of RiverBrink's educational programming, including the delivery of our Summer Art Camp for children ages 7-12. The successful candidate will act as the frontline contact person for this program, overseeing registration, studio maintenance and materials, processing payments and maintaining class lists and attendance. This position is dependent on approval of funding through Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations Program.
This is a full-time summer position from May 14 to August 31 2025 at $17.20 per hour for a total of 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will typically work a Wednesday to Sunday shift with occasional evenings or weekends to assist with special events.
Duties and responsibilities
Art Education (70%)
Interested candidates must have completed a minimum of one year of post-secondary education in a related field including education and/or visual art and studio practice.
In addition, candidates are expected to have:
RiverBrink Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups (i.e. youth with a disability, Aboriginal youth, visible minorities and new Canadians) are encouraged. Resumes, along with cover letter, will be accepted to April 17, 2025 and emailed to: [email protected]
Marketing and Outreach Assistant
Duration: 8 weeks Starting: 2025-05-14
Wage: $17.20 per hour, 37.5 hours per week
RiverBrink Art Museum is seeking a youth Marketing and Outreach Assistant to join our team for the summer. This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs and will provide valuable experience in marketing, customer service, and community outreach within a dynamic cultural setting.
Responsibilities:
The student must be a Canadian citizen between the ages of 18 and 30, have just completed a term/semester of full-time studies and be returning to a full-time education program. This position conditional on funding approval provided by Canada Summer Jobs.
RiverBrink Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups (i.e. youth with a disability, Aboriginal youth, visible minorities and new Canadians) are encouraged. Resumes, along with cover letter, will be accepted to April 17, 2025 and emailed to: [email protected]
Board of Directors - Volunteer position
RiverBrink Art Museum is seeking volunteers to join its Board of Directors.
We welcome enquiries from candidates with diverse backgrounds and skills, including previous experience with not-for-profit organizations, and arts or museum facilities. If you're interested or would like to discuss the opportunity further please email Debra Antoncic at [email protected].
Please visit our Volunteer page if you are interested in volunteering at RiverBrink Art Museum.
Art Education Assistant
Length of assignment: 2025-05-14 - 2025-08-31
Hourly wage: $17.20
RiverBrink Art Museum requires an Art Education Assistant to assist with the development and delivery of RiverBrink's educational programming, including the delivery of our Summer Art Camp for children ages 7-12. The successful candidate will act as the frontline contact person for this program, overseeing registration, studio maintenance and materials, processing payments and maintaining class lists and attendance. This position is dependent on approval of funding through Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations Program.
This is a full-time summer position from May 14 to August 31 2025 at $17.20 per hour for a total of 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will typically work a Wednesday to Sunday shift with occasional evenings or weekends to assist with special events.
Duties and responsibilities
Art Education (70%)
- Leading a class of students ages 7-12 and taking on instructing duties as required
- Researching RiverBrink’s collections and exhibitions to design and conduct interactive tours, programs and activities for our Summer Art Camp and the general public
- Securing and scheduling instructors
- Assisting with marketing and outreach for educational programming, Exhibition Openings, Talks and other special events as needed
- Museum operations (30%)
- Performing Front Desk, Reception and Gift Shop duties and other tasks as required
Interested candidates must have completed a minimum of one year of post-secondary education in a related field including education and/or visual art and studio practice.
In addition, candidates are expected to have:
- Reliable access to transportation as RiverBrink is not accessible by public transit
- Keen interest and background in working with children
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and coordinate several tasks at one time
- Computer skills required include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Power Point
- Retail skills
- The following skills would be beneficial but are not mandatory:
- Past work or volunteer experience with a public gallery, museum, historic site, or other public service organization
- Some teaching qualifications
RiverBrink Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups (i.e. youth with a disability, Aboriginal youth, visible minorities and new Canadians) are encouraged. Resumes, along with cover letter, will be accepted to April 17, 2025 and emailed to: [email protected]
Marketing and Outreach Assistant
Duration: 8 weeks Starting: 2025-05-14
Wage: $17.20 per hour, 37.5 hours per week
RiverBrink Art Museum is seeking a youth Marketing and Outreach Assistant to join our team for the summer. This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs and will provide valuable experience in marketing, customer service, and community outreach within a dynamic cultural setting.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and schedule engaging content for RiverBrink’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.).
- Create marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and event posters, to promote the museum’s exhibitions and programs.
- Assist in coordinating outreach activities, including liaising with local schools, community organizations, and other partners.
- Provide exceptional customer service to museum visitors, ensuring an inviting and informative experience.
- Help plan and execute special events, including exhibition openings and workshops.
- Assist in maintaining the museum's website and digital presence.
- Conduct outreach to local businesses and organizations to promote museum programs.
- Support day-to-day operations of the museum, including administrative tasks as required.
- Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education in marketing, digital marketing, customer service, event management, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with the public, ideally in a museum, gallery, or community setting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in using computers and software (Microsoft Office, Google Suite).
- Knowledge and experience with social media platforms, content creation, and photography is desirable.
- Retail or customer service experience is an asset.
- Fluency in French or other languages is a plus.
- Must have access to personal transportation, as RiverBrink Art Museum is not accessible by public transit.
The student must be a Canadian citizen between the ages of 18 and 30, have just completed a term/semester of full-time studies and be returning to a full-time education program. This position conditional on funding approval provided by Canada Summer Jobs.
RiverBrink Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups (i.e. youth with a disability, Aboriginal youth, visible minorities and new Canadians) are encouraged. Resumes, along with cover letter, will be accepted to April 17, 2025 and emailed to: [email protected]
Board of Directors - Volunteer position
RiverBrink Art Museum is seeking volunteers to join its Board of Directors.
We welcome enquiries from candidates with diverse backgrounds and skills, including previous experience with not-for-profit organizations, and arts or museum facilities. If you're interested or would like to discuss the opportunity further please email Debra Antoncic at [email protected].
Please visit our Volunteer page if you are interested in volunteering at RiverBrink Art Museum.