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gallery intern position

Deadline July 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST

Latitude 53 is a not-for-profit contemporary art centre and registered charity located in Edmonton, Alberta. Operating since 1973, we are committed to supporting artists, curators and writers in a meaningful way through commissioning new work, presenting ambitious new projects, and disseminating work beyond the gallery walls.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Latitude 53 seeks to hire a recent graduate as a Gallery Intern who will be immersed in the organizational culture and work with the small team at the gallery to learn the fundamental arts administrative skills that serve as the foundation of a career in arts and culture. Through a series of modules, the Gallery Intern will gain experience in gallery administration, fundraising and events, membership and volunteers, communications and marketing, and programming.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be driven and self-motivated with a passion for contemporary art. They should have strong oral and written communication skills, and experience with Mac computer systems and office programs, including spreadsheets, word processing, and email, is useful. This position will require working in teams, as well as independently, in an open concept office environment. Organizational skills, innovative approaches to problem solving, and the ability to self-direct are an assets.

POSITION

This position is a 26-week position beginning September 3, 2025, with an hourly wage of $22/hr at 30 hours/week. This position is funded in part through the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program. All applicants must be registered in the YCW candidate pool and meet the current YCW-BCH eligibility criteria, including:
-not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with the program
-be a college or university graduate
-be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.

Please check the full eligibility criteria before applying.

Latitude 53 is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our own organization and strives to provide and maintain a fair and equitable environment for all by valuing and respecting individual differences for our enrichment and that of the community we serve. Latitude 53 is barrier-free and the washrooms are non-gendered. Latitude 53 encourages applications from individuals who identify as visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities.

APPLICATION

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and CV in PDF format by 11:59 PM MST on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, to: jobs@latitude53.orgLatitude 53 thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interview will be contacted."