Access and Events Assistant

Original job posting

Provide visitor services at the gallery, including welcoming visitors, sharing exhibition information, handling calls, and monitoring security. Support events and external bookings, facilitate the Play Atelier program, and maintain accessible resources such as sensory kits.

Job details

Position description The Access and Events Assistant works closely with the full-time staff of the Owens Art Gallery and plays a vital role supporting access initiatives and public events at the Gallery. This position encompasses four, interrelated, public-focused areas of work: the Owens’ Visitor Services; event set-up and support; facilitating Play Atelier, a pop-up space for open-ended sensory and creative play linked to Make Something Sunday workshops; and maintaining access resources at the Gallery, such as Art Kits and sensory supports (e.g., ear defenders, fidgets, sensory kits, etc.). This is a part-time, casual position with one, regular, four-hour weekday shift per week, plus additional hours up to a maximum of twelve per week, primarily on evenings and weekends. The term of the position runs from 15 August to 15 May. Responsibilities Work one four-hour shift per week at the Owens’ Welcome Desk, which includes greeting visitors, providing information on current exhibitions, answering and transferring phone calls, and monitoring gallery security Set up and take down tables, chairs and audio-visual equipment for events, including external bookings Work at the Welcome Desk during select after-hours events Be “on call” for Welcome Desk shifts during the week and on weekends Set up, host, and put away Play Atelier for Make Something Sunday, a monthly program of informal hands-on workshops for kids twelve and under and their adults Attend planning meetings and assist with material prep ahead of Make Something Sunday programs Disinfect and maintain access resources, such as fidgets and sensory kits Assist with the Sweetest Little Thing annual fundraiser Assist with Owens events and external bookings as needed Qualifications/skills An undergraduate degree in Art History, Fine Arts, or Museum and Curatorial Studies or equivalent relevant experience A minimum of two years’ experience providing educational programs to children and working with the public Knowledge of contemporary art and artistic practices Strong communications skills in English, with working French considered an asset Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and confident responding to the varying needs of art gallery visitors Comfortable maintaining a positive and welcoming atmosphere for visitor experience while also preserving the safety of works of art Punctuality, reliability, attention to detail, and demonstrated organizational skills Comfortable with moderate physical activity required for the setup and takedown of events Previous experience working with audio-visual equipment is considered an asset Application materials will be collected for recruitment purposes only and handled in accordance with the University’s privacy and records-management practices. If you experience any difficulty accessing the link, please contact hr@mta.ca for assistance. Review of candidates will begin on October 5, 2026. Submit Résumé and Cover Letter Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community. At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you by reaching out to People and Culture at hr@mta.ca Visit our website at www.mta.ca/employment for other employment opportunities at Mount Allison University or to register to receive e-mail notification of new opportunities.

What you’ll do

Provide visitor services at the gallery, including welcoming visitors, sharing exhibition information, handling calls, and monitoring security. Support events and external bookings, facilitate the Play Atelier program, and maintain accessible resources such as sensory kits.

Requirements

Applicants need an undergraduate degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Museum and Curatorial Studies, or equivalent relevant experience, plus at least two years of experience delivering educational programs to children and working with the public. They should know contemporary art, communicate strongly in English, and demonstrate reliability, organization, attention to detail, and comfort with event setup; working French and audio-visual experience are assets.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Public engagement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Visitor Services
• Public Engagement
• Event Setup and Support
• Childrens' Educational Programming
• Contemporary Art Knowledge
• Communication
• French Language
• Gallery Security
• Audio-Visual Equipment
• Sensory Accessibility Support
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Reliability
• Event Planning

Job areas

• Art & Design
• Customer Service & Support
• Education
• Hospitality
• Creative & Media