Young Canada Works BIPOC Curatorial and Marketing Assistant

Job summary

The assistant will support the development and execution of public programs, outreach, and marketing efforts with a focus on BIPOC perspectives. They will also handle administrative tasks including operational support, registrar duties, and program planning.

Job details

Have you just graduated and looking to gain vital experience in a gallery setting? Apply to be our next BIPOC Curatorial and Marketing Assistant! This position is open to BIPOC graduates who have completed a Bachelor or Masters degree in fine arts, design, Indigenous studies or related fields. This 29 week contract position is a YCW Building Careers in Heritage Internship for college or university graduates, from September 3, 2026 until March 28, 2027 scheduled Thursdays to Sundays 9 - 5PM. Reporting to the Director, and assisting the Gallery Manager and Adjunct Curators, the Curatorial and Marketing Assistant will provide assistance with the development and execution of our ongoing public programs, outreach, and marketing efforts, with a particular focus on bringing BIPOC perspectives to Griffin’s activities, initiatives and operations. Griffin Art Projects is a small team environment and this role will provide assistance and guidance with a wide range of administration tasks such as operational support, registrar duties, audience development, program research, planning and delivery. Through this project, Griffin Art Projects aims to increase the strength and reciprocity of its relationships with local community groups, particularly BIPOC communities on the North Shore, throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Check out our website for more information and eligibility: https://www.griffinartprojects.ca/careers Please apply with a cover letter and resume before 11:59PM on August 16, 2026, by email to [email protected] with the subject line "Curatorial and Marketing Assistant".

What you’ll do

The assistant will support the development and execution of public programs, outreach, and marketing efforts with a focus on BIPOC perspectives. They will also handle administrative tasks including operational support, registrar duties, and program planning.

Requirements

Applicants must be BIPOC graduates with a Bachelor or Master's degree in fine arts, design, Indigenous studies, or related fields. This is a 29-week contract position for those seeking entry-level gallery experience.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Administrative · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Curatorial Assistance
• Marketing
• Public Programming
• Outreach
• Audience Development
• Program Research
• Operational Support
• Registrar Duties
• Administration

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Administrative
• Social Services