Assistant Visual Arts Technician

Arts Umbrella; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community arts organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking an entry-level Assistant Visual Arts Technician to support the organization and inventory of art supplies. The role involves assisting with the maintenance of visual art studios, ensuring a clean and inspiring environment for young artists. Candidates should have strong knowledge of art supplies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well with children. This part-time position offers a dynamic and creative workspace.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of a wide range of art supplies and materials.
• Proven ability to plan, track, and maintain supply inventory with accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Demonstrated ability to connect and engage effectively with children.
• Logical thinker with strong planning and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization and inventory of studio supplies.
• Assist with the ongoing care of visual art studios.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of art supplies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management abilities

Job description

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Employment Type : Part Time position (Up to 10 hours per week)

Location : (Granville Island)

About Arts Umbrella

Arts Umbrella is where young artists ages 2–22 cultivate their creativity in Art, Design, Dance, Theatre, Music, and Film. As a non-profit organization for arts education, we believe that art is powerful. Powerful enough to change a child’s life in incredible ways. When young people connect with the arts, they gain self-confidence, develop self-discipline, and discover creative expression—qualities they carry with them for life. Arts Umbrella has two locations in Vancouver and Surrey, as well as donor-funded programs at schools, community centres, neighbourhood houses, and healthcare facilities across Metro Vancouver. We serve nearly 20,000 young people every year, with 77% participating in donor-funded programs.

In April 2021, Arts Umbrella moved into a new home on Granville Island. This transformational opportunity allows us to further our vision for a better world where all young lives are inspired to pursue a lifelong journey towards self-expression, compassion, and humanity. It is our mission to be a leader in arts education for young people; to build community and deliver profound life experiences through our commitment to innovation, excellence, and inclusivity. Arts Umbrella is an organization full of heart, where self-expression and creativity are valued and nurtured.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Artistic Director, Art & Design, this role supports instructors and assistants by organizing and maintaining visual art supplies, tools, and equipment, and helping ensure overall studio upkeep. The Assistant Visual Arts Technician works closely with the Supply Technician Coordinator on daily tasks and collaborates with the Artistic Director on special projects.

In this role you will

• Support the organization, inventory, and proper storage of studio supplies and materials.
• Assist with the ongoing care and maintenance of Granville Island Visual Art studios to ensure a clean, functional, and inspiring creative environment.

Here Is What You Bring

Strong working knowledge of a wide range of art supplies and materials

Proven ability to plan, track, and maintain supply inventory with accuracy

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach

Demonstrated ability to connect and engage effectively with children

Skilled at troubleshooting and problem-solving in dynamic environments

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and efficient in task execution

Logical thinker with strong planning and time management abilities

Diversity & Inclusion

Arts Umbrella is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion. Our commitment is reflected in our programming, the audience we engage with, the students we serve as well as the staff we employ. Diversity and inclusion in our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with knowledge in diversity and inclusion to help us strengthen our commitment.

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