Program Coordinator, Struts Gallery

OSO Planning & Design, WEeave, 2024, photo by OSO

Applications Open: Program Coordinator

Application Deadline: Monday, June 30, 11:59 pm AT

Operating within the Siknikt district of Mi’kma’ki (Sackville, New Brunswick), Struts Gallery is a dynamic artist-run centre presenting a year-round program of artist residencies, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events.

Position Summary

• Starting wage: $22/hr, 35hr/week, 4-day work week + some evenings and weekends ($40k annually).
• 4 weeks paid vacation (includes a mandatory 2-week winter holiday closure) with additional unpaid leave possible as approved by the Director/Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis.
• 2 weeks paid professional development with Director/Board approval.
• Health benefits through a group insurance plan (after 3-month probation).
• Three-year term (after 3-month probation), renewable dependent on funding.
• Preferred Start Date: September 9th (negotiable).
• Short-term accommodations to assist relocation may be available.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programming: Support and coordinate public programming in collaboration with staff, community partners, and participating artists. Tasks could include artist logistics, volunteer recruitment, selection committee coordination, and research.
• Website updates, Social Media Management/Content Creation, Communications: Effectively promote Struts activities through advertising and publicity.
• Administration: Contribute to grant writing/reporting, day-to-day operations, and attend board meetings.
• Membership & Fundraising: Work with staff to maintain and engage membership and support our fundraising initiatives.
• Public Outreach: Represent Struts Gallery at public events and meetings as appropriate. Actively engage new and existing communities, users, visitors, and audiences.

Opening reception, Struts Gallery, 2024

Skills and Experience:

• An evident commitment to and enthusiasm for contemporary art practices, artists, and inclusive community-engaged programming.
• Strong computer skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, social media platforms, and proficiency with/high aptitude to learn other applications (e.g. databases, graphics, web utilities).
• Ability to assume leadership and take initiative, as well as collaborate and support others.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Willingness to be flexible with work schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; French would be an asset.

Compensation:

Starting wage: $22/hr, 35hr/week, 4-day work week + some evenings and weekends ($40k annually).

Equity and Access:

Struts Gallery is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from candidates who are members of racialized communities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage within diverse communities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via email to info@strutsgallery.ca as a single PDF including cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references. The full job description is available here.

We appreciate and will acknowledge receipt of all applications, though we will only follow up with those who are short-listed.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025, 11:59pm AT

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Paul Henderson, Director
info@strutsgallery.ca | 506 536 1211

Struts Gallery
7 Lorne Street
Sackville, NB E4L 3Z6
www.strutsgallery.ca
info@strutsgallery.ca
506 536 1211

Facebook @strutsgallery
Instagram @strutsgallery

Accessibility:
Struts Gallery is not an accessible space. Our main door on Lorne Street is located on the first floor, with a ramp leading to the entrance with a small lip. We have one washroom on the first floor that is gender neutral. We welcome guide dogs and other service animals. Please note: There are no washrooms in the building that are wheelchair accessible, have safety grab bars or supports at this time. Our second floor is also not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for these barriers and currently seeking funding to address these issues.

Image Descriptions:
1. An exterior photograph of the Struts Gallery building with a large-scale woven installation in the foreground.
2. An exterior photograph of the Struts Gallery building with a group of people gathered around a picnic table in the summer.