Two Job Opportunities: Head, Exhibitions & Collections and Project Lead at Art Windsor-Essex

AWE staff and interns at the opening reception for SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS, March, 2025. Photo: Justin Elliott.

Head, Exhibitions and Collections

Permanent, Full-Time
Deadline: Open until filled

Reporting to the Executive Director, AWE is looking for a passionate art lover who thrives in a vibrant and creative work environment to manage AWE’s art collection and coordinate our diverse exhibitions and collections installation through de-installation. The successful candidate will coordinate and partner with artists, technicians, curators, staff, and other relevant stakeholders to scope, prepare and implement all in house and offsite projects drawing from permanent collections and touring exhibitions including supporting the publishing activities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone experienced or someone looking to take the next step in their career.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees the execution of onsite and offsite exhibitions
In collaboration with Head, Programs and Projects, curate exhibitions as assigned, developing exhibition proposals and conducting curatorial research related to the collection
Work with staff to identify and build relationships in the Windsor community and beyond, to create meaningful community partnerships to support the success of AWE activities
Facilitates the purchase and donation of works of art and assists in establishing priorities for the Collection
Reviews AWE’s Collection, and develops a collection plan aligned with the strategic plan and collecting policies, working with external consultants, scholars, and curators to make recommendations for accession, deaccession, and identifying future growth opportunities for the Collection
Conduct lectures, talks, tours and other presentations as assigned, representing AWE at gallery and community functions to develop positive relationships and contacts
Identify funding opportunities and prepare funding applications, and other communications as assigned
Supervise the Senior Preparator, Assistant Preparator/Conservator and Casual Preparators, as well as grant-funded contract positions, volunteers, interns, and co-op students as required, coordinating the recruitment process and training of casual staff with the Senior Preparator
As a member of the management team, participate in long-term planning and management of the organization, including DEI, decolonization, and other community-driven transformational efforts

Compensation: $60,000-$65,000

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Project Lead

1 Year Contract, Full-Time
Deadline: Open until filled

Under the supervision of the Head, Exhibitions and Collections, the Project Lead will assist with the development of IAIN BAXTER&: What’s the Big Idea? The ideal candidate will be an early career arts administrator with an interest in digital tools and strategies in contemporary artistic practice, digital humanities, and arts education.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads project management activities, including monitoring timelines and tracking project deliverables
Organizes and plans digitization activities
Coordinates with AWE staff on digitizing collections of materials and project materials onsite
Works with external vendors for digitization of materials in offsite collections
Liaise with artists to ensure that research materials and other content are delivered
Leads content creation: video interviews, demonstrations, b-roll, etc
Assists with content creation plan, including lesson planning
Maintains information architecture and content management
Prepares regular project updates

Compensation: $45,000-$55,000

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Equity and Access

Art Windsor-Essex is committed to employment equity and supports building a skilled and diverse workforce. Members from the following designated groups (Women, Indigenous, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Thomas Boucher, Manager of Operations
tboucher@artwindsoressex.ca

About Art Windsor-Essex

Art Windsor-Essex recognizes the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi as the original title holders of the lands we operate on, and Bkejwanong as the home of the Council Fire. We recognize the governing system of the Wampum Treaties; including the Dish with One Spoon Covenant between the Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We respect the rights of Anishnaabe, Haudenosaunee and allied First Nations in caring for and protecting this territory. We commit to the work of being in good relation to Bkejwanong (Walpole Island First Nation) and Caldwell First Nation.

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