JOB CALL 2025
Summer Art Programming and Outreach Intern
(Art Coordinator- Education)
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Terms: June 24, 2025 - August 24, 2025 (9 weeks) $24/hour, 30 hours per week, located in Kjipuktuk/Halifax, NS. Generally, hours will be Tuesday through Saturday and may include evenings.
Wonder'neath Art Society is a visual arts organization and studio facility that encourages and promotes art as a tool for expression, connection and social transformation through community programming and partnerships. The Summer Art Programming Intern will support the delivery of art programming and outreach to engage a variety of participants. The Summer Art Programming Intern should have art making and art facilitation experience, and a strong interest in the role of community-engaged arts.
Under the supervision of the Artistic and Executive Director, duties will include collaborating in:
Project planning and scheduling for summer art initiatives and outreach events, including support for the Open Studio program, the Sketchbook Project, and the Summer Open House
Researching and developing project ideas, including creating samples and directions
Animating and facilitating art activities
Liaising with community members and community organizations
Developing posters and communicating initiatives through a variety of methods, including social media
Contributing to overall studio organization.
Documenting events/projects/programs, collecting feedback from participants, and participating in program evaluation.
Responsibilities include:
Working as part of a team to create an environment that is welcoming to a broad range of participants
Becoming familiar with the Wonder’neath community and its ongoing programming
Learning and implementing safe studio practices
Monitoring the success of projects and identifying improvements
Fostering opportunities for sharing, exchange of ideas/resources and expertise within our studio setting
Eligibility Requirements:
This position is supported through the Canada Summer Jobs program. An individual may be eligible for the position if they:
are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
are legally entitled to work in Canada;
are between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
How to Apply:
Please send your current resume and a cover letter that highlights why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications and experiences are a fit. Please include contact information for three references, and send all documents in PDF format to hiring@wonderneath.com with the subject line: ‘2025 Summer Programming and Outreach Intern Position’ by the end of the day on May 15, 2025. We regret that late applications will not be considered. Interviews will be conducted in person on-site. The start date for this position is Jun 24, 2025.
Wonder’neath Art Society is an inclusive employer committed to employment equity and contributing to a diverse workforce. Applicants are welcomed (and encouraged) to self-identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ2SIA+, disabled, or any other community that is important to their identity. We are in an ongoing process of making our workplace and programs as welcoming and available to all as possible. Please reach out before the deadline if you would like to submit your resume and cover letter in an alternative format such as audio/video/or other visual formats. If you have a website/Instagram art account, please include the link. Send questions by email to general@wonderneath.com or call us at 902-454-6860. Information about Wonder’neath can be found on our website: www.wonderneath.com