Summer Job Opportunity - Gallery Assistant (Calgary)

DATE : April 27, 2026

DEADLINE: May 11, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Alberta Craft Gallery Assistant - Calgary

Position Length: 9 weeks, starting June 3, 2026 and ending on or after August
5, 2026
Hours: 30 hours per week, Wednesday – Saturday
Compensation: $18/hour
Deadline to apply: Monday, May 11, 2026 by 11:59 pm

The Gallery Assistant will work with the dedicated Alberta Craft Council team
to develop their skills in arts administration, customer service, and as a
gallery preparator, assisting in both the retail and exhibition galleries.

The employee will primarily assist in the Alberta Craft Council retail
gallery, which displays the work of over 175 Alberta emerging and established
Craft artists. As part of this role the employee will learn about various
Craft mediums, processes and contemporary Craft artists. They will provide
customer support in the gallery, process sales of artists work, and learn
proper object care, handling and packaging.

This position receives funding from Canadian Summer Jobs.

Learn more about the position here.