Summer Employment Opportunities
Gallery Assistant - Edmonton
Position Length: 12 weeks, starting June 2, 2026 and ending on or after August 25, 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday
Compensation: $18/hour
Deadline to apply: Monday, May 11, 2026 by 11:59PM
The Gallery Assistant will work with the dedicated Alberta Craft Council team to develop their skills in arts administration, customer service, and as a gallery preparator, assisting in both the retail and exhibition galleries.
Marketing and Gallery Assistant - Edmonton
Position Length: 12 weeks, starting June 2, 2026 and ending on or after August 25, 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday
Compensation: $18/hour
Deadline to apply: Monday, May 11, 2026 by 11:59PM
The Marketing and Gallery Assistant will work with the dedicated Alberta Craft Council team to develop their skills in marketing, arts administration and customer service, assisting in the retail and marketing of Craft.
Gallery Assistant - Calgary
Position Length: 9 weeks, starting June 3, 2026 and ending on or after August 5, 2026
Hours: 30 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday
Compensation: $18/hour
Deadline to apply: Monday, May 11, 2026 by 11:59PM
The Gallery Assistant will work with the dedicated Alberta Craft Council team to develop their skills in arts administration, customer service, and as a gallery preparator, assisting in both the retail and exhibition galleries.
About the Alberta Craft Council
The Alberta Craft Council (ACC) is Alberta’s Provincial Arts Service Organization for Craft and a vibrant cultural nonprofit and charity. We proudly represent hundreds of artists and promote the sector through exhibitions, our social enterprise retail shops, artist development, public programming, advocacy, and more.
For over 45 years, we’ve championed contemporary and traditional craft practices in Alberta by creating meaningful opportunities for artists to share their skills, knowledge, and creativity with the public. Our programming spans from exhibitions and artist talks to events, publications, and retail initiatives that strengthen the craft sector across the province and beyond.