There are opportunities for casual student employment within the Faculty of Fine Arts and in the community throughout the year. Check back often for opportunities to find casual work.
Faculty of Fine Arts Employment Opportunities
Indigenous Curatorial Assistant
The Art Gallery at the University of Lethbridge is looking for a casual Indigenous Curatorial Assistant (Administrative Support I) to start as soon as possible. This is a summer position that runs to August 30, 2024.
The successful candidate will be a post-secondary undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, with coursework in relevant research areas, including: Indigenous Studies, Art History and Museum Studies, History, Archaeology, Anthropology and/or Cultural studies.
The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate:
- familiarity with Blackfoot knowledge & protocols
- archival research experience
- excellent communication and writing skills
- strong relationship building skills
- ability to work independently
A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License with no more than 6 demerits and submission of a motor vehicle record (driver abstract) dated within 3 months of the posting close is required.
Hourly salary: $23.96 per hour
Application deadline: May 2, 2024
The duties and responsibilities are commensurate with a Research Assistant for a project (or several projects). See the link below to learn more about the position details and to apply.
Art Studios - Student Assistants
The Art Studios, located in the Centre for the Arts, are dedicated to the creation of artworks in areas of photography, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, painting, digital fabrication, among other mediums. Art studio student assistants provide general shop and studio maintenance support. Tasks include, but are not limited to: studio and workshop upkeep, cleaning, maintenance, painting, material prep. ect.
Experience Required:
- Art studio facility experience and familiarity
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of SWP Manuals, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
University Theatre - Box Office Assistants
Our box office staffing is full for Spring 2024. Applications for Fall 2024 are being accepted now.
Box Office Assistants are scheduled to sell tickets at the Box Office window, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Monday through Friday and for all evening and weekend shows. Box Office assistants often work as Front of House supervisors and will also take care of bar and concession during intermissions in the lobby.
- Good customer service experience
- Excellent availability weekday afternoons (must be available at least 2 afternoons a week from 12pm - 4pm inclusive) and good availability evenings and weekends of our events
- Knowledge and appreciation for performing arts
- Ability to learn quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work with urgency and accuracy in a fast-paced sales environment
- Pro-Serve Training required (certification provided if you don't have it, but you'll be required to complete it)
Rate of pay - General Clerk 1 AUPE
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
We are looking for enthusiastic, helpful, and positive individuals with some customer service experience and good availability to join our team!
Email baz.skinner@uleth.ca for information and to express your interest!
Theatre Front of House Staff - Ushers
Our front of house and usher staffing is full for Spring 2024. Applications for Fall 2024 are being accepted now.
- Good customer service experience an asset
- Positive Attitude
- Good availability for evenings and weekend work (ushers generally work from 6:30pm until the end of the performance or presentation)
Rate of pay - $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
We are looking for enthusiastic, helpful, and positive individuals with some customer service experience and good availability to join our team!
Email baz.skinner@uleth.ca for information and to express your interest!
Costume Shop Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The Costume Shop, located in the Centre for the Arts is a busy workshop dedicated to costume construction for Fine Arts programs, including Department of Drama Mainstages, Department of Music Opera Workshop, and other programming. Costume shop student assistants provide support with cutting, sewing, assembly, and costume maintenance.
Experience Required:
- Costume shop experience an asset
- Excellent demonstrated skills in machine and hand sewing, cutting, and quick repair and alterations
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to learn quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
- Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
Scene Shop Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The Scene Shop, located in the Centre for the Arts is an active facility dedicated to the construction of scenery and props for theatre productions, including the Department of Drama Mainstages and other programming. Scene shop assistants provide support with construction projects, paint applications, shop upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance.
Experience Required:
- Scene shop experience an asset
- Experience safely and comfortably operating scene shop power tools
- Ability to read and work with measuring tapes and tools with accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and work at heights
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
Theatre Technical Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The University Theatres, located in the Centre for the Arts include the University Theatre, Recital Hall, David Spinks Theatre and associated performance and rehearsal spaces. Theatre technical student assistants provide assistance with stage setups, light hangs and focus, light construction work, and occasional sound setups.
Experience Required:
- Experience working in a theatre or as part of a performance or event crew is an asset
- Knowledge of standard safe working practices, equipment operation, and correct lifting techniques
- Demonstrated experience taking direction and working safely in teams
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and work at heights
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
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Lethbridge Music Academy - Casual or Regular Music Teachers Wanted
Lethbridge Music Academy is seeking out fun, passionate, and skilled musicians to help us share music with our 600+ students!
The need for teachers can come at any time, and our hope is to become acquainted with as many musicians as we can to work with now and in the future.
Whether that be joining as a casual guest teacher, or a full or part-time teacher coming in each week!
There's lots of flexibility, and with the Fall approaching, we are anticipating teacher changes and increased student enrollment, which means we need more teachers!
You'll be responsible for preparing individualized lessons to students of varying skill levels and ages (mostly children, however adults as well).
You will not be in charge of rebooking lessons, payments, or any administrative duties.
You will need strong customer service and interpersonal skills in interactions with parents, and within the lessons themselves.
A criminal record and vulnerable sector check is not needed to interview, but a current copy of each check is needed before starting work. Because we work primarily with children, this is essential.
This is a great job for those who already have full-time commitments and are looking to exercise their passion in their off-hours.
For those interested in making a career out of music education, there are possibilities of building up to a full-time schedule as time goes on.
Please send your resume and a brief introduction to jobs@lethbridgemusicacademy.com
Branches Fine Arts Academy
Branches Fine Arts Academy in Lethbridge is hiring for a few teaching positions for the next school year.
They are looking for voice, piano, violin, and music theory teachers. Students in Music Education degrees would be the target group for these positions.
All of the info is on their website at:
https://www.branchesfinearts.ca/careeropportunities
Auditions for summer employment with the Gold Fever Follies
The Rossland Gold Fever Follies, a historical musical theatre summer show has been providing rip-roaring, high-kicking entertainment (including the cancan) since 1987! We’ve also been hiring actors from your school for almost two decades.
We are looking to hire 8 actors; we are also looking for actors who would be interested in taking on additional responsibilities of piano accompanist, vocal coach or choreographer. If you’re interested in any of these other responsibilities, please express this interest in your cover letter. Regarding accommodations for out-of-town cast members: In the past, we used to billet our actors out into the community. However, in order to reduce possible exposure to COVID, for the past three summers we have arranged private housing for non-local cast members so that they will be able to live comfortably as one cohort under one (large!) roof. We will continue this for 2024. This accommodation is provided free to the out-of-towner cast members; the Follies picks up the tab. Click on this link to see the audition poster for the 2024 season: 2024 season poster.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Henderson via email: TheRosslandGoldFeverFollies@gmail.com, landline: 250-362-9063 or cell: 250-231-5009.
Museum Program Coordinator
Position: Programs Coordinator (YCW) :
Term of employment: $20.00/hr for 40 hrs/week – May 13th 2024 to Aug 30th, 2024 (start date could change depending on the availability of the candidate)
Overall responsibility: Coordination of museum summer programs and marketing activities.
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS POSITION**
This position is dependent on funding from the Government of Canada’s Young Canada Works in Heritage Program, administered by the Canadian Museums Association (CMA).
Thus, the successful candidate must meet the following criteria:
● legally entitled to work in Canada
● be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
● be between the ages of 16 and 30
● have been a full-time student in the semester preceding
● intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following this position
Young Canada Works
Young Canada Works is a youth employment program funded through Canadian Heritage that creates work opportunities in the Heritage sector (museums, art galleries, libraries, archives etc.).
Positions are now being posted on the YCW job board: young-canada-works.canada.ca
Young Canada Works Heritage in Brief:
Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage:
Work terms of 4-12 months
For post-secondary graduates
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations:
Work terms of 6-16 weeks
For current secondary and post-secondary students
Must be 30 or under and a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have refugee status
Find additional external opportunities on our Professional Development page and Volunteer page.