Edmonton Marketing and Gallery Assistant

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. The employee will primarily assist the Digital Content and Marketing Coordinator by producing marketing materials for the organization, including exhibitions, public programming, and social enterprise retail.

The employee will also assist in the Alberta Craft Council retail gallery, which displays the work of 175+ Alberta emerging and established Craft artists. As part of this role, the employee will learn about various craft mediums, processes and artists. They will provide customer support in the gallery, process sales of artists' work, and learn proper object care, handling and packaging.

Duties of this role will include:

  • Content creation for digital platforms

  • Product Photography

  • Graphic Design

  • Video Editing

  • Customer service

  • Learn safe art shipping handling

The employee will have the opportunity to expand their career skills in the arts sector in marketing and arts administration in a supportive environment learning about the various facets of a not-for-profit arts organization. This employee will have the opportunity to meet and work with Alberta Craft artists; expanding their professional network, their understanding of artists careers, and broaden their awareness of the contemporary Craft sector.

Overview of physical demands: This position requires basic physical fitness; it requires alternate sitting or standing, may require standing for a period of up 5 hours, climbing ladders and stairs, walking, carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs, handling and carrying of fragile artwork, overhead reaching, crouching, kneeling, and stooping.

To apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to acc@albertacraft.ab.ca, please include which position you are applying for in the subject line and cover letter. 

This position receives funding from Canadian Summer Jobs. In accepting this position the employee agrees they are eligible for this funding. (Must be aged 30 years or under and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible.)

 

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