Gallery Attendant, Toronto Biennial of Art

JOB OPPORTUNITY: GALLERY ATTENDANT

About TBA

The Toronto Biennial of Art’s mission is to make international contemporary art available to everyone. For 10 weeks every two years, local and international artists transform Toronto and surrounding regions with artworks, talks, and performances that reflect local contexts and pressing issues of our time. The Biennial’s free, citywide programs aim to inspire individuals, bridge communities, and contribute to global conversations from a variety of perspectives. The next Toronto Biennial of Art takes place from March 26–June 5, 2022.

For detailed information on the impact of the first Biennial, please read the 2019 Evaluation Report.

TBA is committed to transparency and to principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion and is putting these principles into practice at all levels of the organization. Please see TBA’s recent Statements of Accountability for more information.

Position Overview

Job Title: Gallery Attendant
Role Type: Part-Time Contract. Minimum 18 hrs/week (with the possibility of additional hours depending on need per location)
Contract Length: March 20 – June 5, 2022
Location: Various TBA exhibition sites in Toronto and Mississauga (72 Perth Avenue,
5 Lower Jarvis, 45 Ernest Avenue, 1352 Lakeshore Rd. East)
Salary: $20/hour
Application Deadline: February 18, 2022

The Toronto Biennial of Art (TBA) is seeking 6 to 8 Gallery Attendants who will provide an important service to the public by creating a welcoming and informative environment for all visitors, as well as aid in the overall visitor experience, implement health and safety guidelines, ensure the safety of the artwork, and aid in daily venue operations at our upcoming 2022 Biennial.

Gallery Attendant Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide a friendly and welcoming environment as the first point of contact for visitors.
Perform exceptional customer service – greet, direct and actively assist visitors.
Orient visitors to and encourage participation in public programming events.
Administer Covid Screening protocol & track capacity if necessary.
Become knowledgeable about the artists and exhibitions on view.
Be prepared to personalize connections for visitors through one-on-one or group conversation.
Understand the scope of the Biennial and encourage visitors to visit other TBA venues.
Distribute TBA material and assist with the management of sales of TBA catalogs and other items.
Respond to emergencies in a professional manner.
Be aware of site-specific programming for the day and lend assistance if needed.
Responsible for the opening and closing of the venue in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

Interpersonal skills: You are personable and engaging so that you will be able to answer visitor questions regarding the art and exhibitions.
Deep interest in and knowledge about contemporary art: A passion or an affinity for art that you are willing to share with the public is important.
Communication skills: You speak clearly when providing information to visitors.
Confidence: You display a confident, friendly manner as a gallery professional, who provides information that visitors can trust.
Time management: Strong time management and self-organization skills.

To Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to opportunities@torontobiennial.org with the subject line “Gallery Attendant: Exhibitions” by February 18th, 2022. Please indicate where you saw this posting. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Toronto Biennial of Art is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all of our work. We work proactively to be fair and equitable in practice and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage those who identify as women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, persons of colour, individuals of non-conforming gender and sexual orientations, and all groups protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code to apply. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to Toronto Biennial of Art.

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