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Marketing & Public Programs Assistant

YCW in Heritage Organizations Internship

May 1 - August 11, 2024

30 hours over 4 days/week

$20/hour

Deadline: April 5, 2024

This position is a YCW in Heritage Organizations internship. Please note this position is subject to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program.

Griffin Art Projects seeks applications for the position of Marketing & Public Programs Assistant. Reporting to the Director, and assisting the Marketing Coordinator and Assistant Curator of Engagement, the Marketing & Public Programs Assistant will provide assistance with the development and execution of our ongoing public programs, outreach, and marketing efforts.

The ideal candidate for this position will be pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or a bachelor’s degree in another arts-related field. They will have excellent organizational and planning skills with demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines, competency in both the Office and Adobe suites, and design software as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluency in French is considered an asset but is not required.

This position is funded by the Government of Canada’s Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations program. In order to meet eligibility requirements, applicants must:

  • be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;

  • Note: Non-Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.

  • be legally entitled to work in Canada;

  • be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment (between 15 and 30 years of age for the YCW in Both Official Languages program);

  • meet the specific eligibility criteria of the program to which you apply;

  • be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory;

  • be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; and

  • not have another full-time job during the YCW work assignment.

Students in an YCW employment program must also:

  • have registered as a high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment; and

  • intend to return to studies during or after the YCW work assignment.

Note: Priority will be given to students that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs.

Griffin Art Projects is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates for this position.


Please apply with a cover letter and resume before Friday, April 5, 2024, by email to info@griffinartprojects.ca.