University of Alberta production assistant coordinating arts exhibitions, festivals, and participatory research events. Supporting artists and managing technical, administrative, accessibility, and communications activities for smartwear research.
Responsibilities
Schedule, facilitate, and set up in-person, online, and hybrid events, meetings, workshops, and virtual festivals
Provide technical and administrative support to artists, choreographers, performers, and designers
Assist in overseeing safety, health, and accessibility standards for public art events, artist residencies, team interactions, and audiences
Assist with drafting artist contracts, processing reimbursements, managing consent agreements, and handling credit card reconciliations
Liaise between working groups, project coordinators, and team members
Assist with gathering information for research assistantships (GRAFs)
Assist with writing and amending research ethics applications and maintaining participant communications
Maintain a multimedia database and organize submissions for open festival calls
Follow data-management procedures for team meetings, videos, and data
Assist with video and image editing for research and promotional materials, catalogues, and publications
Assist with website and app design, development, and maintenance
Publicize events and prepare accessible print materials for workshops and symposia
Requirements
Minimum Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Proven experience mounting large exhibitions or performances
Experience working in art studio environments
Strong familiarity with diverse artistic techniques
Knowledge of arts-based and/or participatory research methods
Digital skills including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Suite
Graphic design, web design, and image/video editing skills
Knowledge of virtual festival setup, mirroring live performances online, and creating virtual artworks
Academic and plain-language editing skills
First Aid/CPR certification is considered a strong asset
Bilingual English/French is ideal
Resume, cover letter, and list of publications required for application
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA)
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