Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is seeking an energetic, organized and professional Curatorial Assistant. Plug In organizes six to ten major exhibitions or projects each year, and a number of significant publications through our imprint Plug In Editions.

Reporting to the Director, the Curatorial Assistant will provide logistical, administrative and research support relating to all of Plug In’s programs, as well as provide key organizational support for Plug In’s marketing and promotional activities.

The candidate must have a BA, BFA or equivalent experience or training in visual art, art history, curatorial studies or related field. A relevant MA or MFA degree is preferred, as well as 2-3 years minimum experience in arts administration, programming or a related field.

The candidate should be comfortable working independently with little supervision, be self-motivated and also willing to work as part of a team. A desire to pursue a career in curating of contemporary art is an asset.

Excellent communication skills, written and oral, are prerequisite, as well as excellent attention to detail, including excellent proof-reading and editing capabilities.

This position is ongoing and part-time (20 hours per week), and subject to a 12 week probationary period. A job description is available to download on our site: www.plugin.org. Remuneration for this position is $15/hour.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and three references (including contact information) by 4 pm CST on Friday, May 29, 2009.

Plug In thanks all candidates for their interest, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please submit applications to:

Mr. Anthony Kiendl, Director

Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art

286 McDermot Avenue

Winnipeg, MB

R3B 0T2

(204) 942-1043

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