Position Available
CURATORIAL AND OUTREACH INTERN
Closing for application: June 15, 2026 by 11:59 pm
Location: Campbell River Art Gallery, 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC, V9W 2C7
Length of assignment: 26 weeks, 30 hours/week, July 15, 2026 – January 28, 2027
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The Campbell River Art Gallery (CRAG) is hiring for the position of Curatorial and Outreach Intern from July 2026 to January 2027. The CRAG is a contemporary art gallery located on Vancouver Island, BC consisting of a Main Gallery and a Satellite Gallery for exhibition, a studio for classes, and a gift shop featuring fine arts and craft. Our annual programming includes two contemporary art exhibitions, which run in concert with our educational programming and special events.
The Intern position will assist the Creative Director and Programs & Outreach Manager in completing public outreach and organizational tasks. Working alongside the team, the incumbent will assist with all exhibition related activities and preparation, public events such as artist lectures, workshops, festival programs, educational programs, gallery tours, communications, and event documentation. The role will also assist in the delivery of upcoming exhibitions, program planning, public outreach engagement, and communications planning. The incumbent will also be performing essential administrative duties, compiling information, and providing communications support.
Applicants should be outgoing, have strong communication skills, and will have a background and/or interest in contemporary art.
Students pursuing degrees in Hospitality, Tourism, Education, Art History, Museum Studies, Fine Art, and/or Curatorial Studies are preferred. Any previous background in non-profit organizations, art galleries, artist-run-centres, or youth/family programming are greatly encouraged to apply and should be noted in your application.
Working alongside the Creative Director and Programs & Outreach Manager, the incumbent will assist with the following:
General tasks:
– Prepare exhibitions and all associated hosting activities (for artists and the public at openings)
– Gather visitor and participant statistics
– Promote and assist with Gift Shop sales
– Ensure cleanliness of spaces and adequate supplies – assist in purchasing
– Greet visitors, provide information on Gallery programs and exhibitions
– Research for future exhibitions
– Assist with the delivery of guided tours of exhibitions and facilitate where needed
Events:
– Assist in visual displays, event set-up, clean-up, take down, especially in relation to exhibitions
– Assist in event logistics such as scheduling, food orders, supplies, rentals, ticketing, etc.
– Represent the gallery at community events
– Plan, prepare, and deliver basic art-making activities for families
– Support teammates in creating safe and positive outcomes in programming activities
Communications:
– Build relationship with artists and relevant collaborators (community organizations, staff, etc.)
– Execute social media communications as needed
– Assist in creation of print and digital materials for public distribution
– Communicate Gallery activities to stakeholders, both in person and online
– Document Gallery events and programs (photo and video)
– Ensure Gallery activities are up to date and disseminated to the public, through website updates, newsletters, and social media
This position will provide career-relevant training and experience for a young professional entering the visual art, curatorial, education or design professions, particularly in a non-profit organization.
As organizations move to decolonize their frameworks and engage in anti-racism work, the students will gain first hand experience in cultural safety, creating safe online spaces for BIPOC community members, and communicating with rural, Indigenous communities in culturally sensitive and impactful ways.
ELIGIBILITY
This is a Young Canada Works (YCW) Building Careers in Heritage Internship position. You are eligible to apply if you:
– are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
– are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
– are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
– are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
PRIORITY CRITERIA
All interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply including youth facing barriers to employment. CRAG champions and empowers people of all abilities, and fosters an environment of inclusivity and collaboration.
SALARY AND HOURS
This is a 26 week, full time, professional paid internship. The hourly wage is $25.30/hour. The position is 30 hours/week, generally from Wednesday through Saturday, with variable hours to accommodate for Gallery events. Start date in September.
Applicants with disabilities may request a reduced schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Please register with YCW online and express your “interest” in this position directly within the YCW Portal. Additionally, submit your CV or resume with two references for contact, a brief cover letter of interest summarizing your related qualifications, and confirm you have expressed your interest in the YCW portal by writing to director@crartgallery.ca
-Apply by June 15, 11:59 p.m. for consideration.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be screened based on information provided. Please ensure you include all relevant details about your qualifications for this position.