Description

Start Date: Monday, June 22nd, 2026.

End Date: Monday September 10th, 2026

Koffler Arts is a multi-disciplinary cultural platform that explores critical ideas and concerns of our time through exhibitions, live performance, literary events, publications and digital initiatives. We examine complex issues through transformative art experiences that stimulate intercultural dialogue and position Jewish identity in conversation with diverse perspectives and global voices.

Koffler Arts is committed to equity, diversity and accessibility in the workplace and welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous, Black and racialized peoples, people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, women and non-binary people, and persons with disabilities. To request any access solutions that you may require to participate in the application and recruitment process, please contact admin@kofflerarts.org

Job Description:

Koffler Arts is seeking friendly, courteous and responsible Gallery Attendants to welcome and help orient visitors and audiences during our current and upcoming exhibitions and in-gallery artistic engagements. They will supervise one of two galleries during exhibition hours, greet and engage with visitors, ensure artwork and facilities are respected and kept safe, assist with set-up/clean-up of public programs, and provide occasional administrative support.

Gallery Attendants are scheduled during exhibition periods and for select programs outside regular gallery hours.

Successful candidates may be retained for future seasons and additional opportunities.

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Ensure the facilities and artwork on display do not undergo intentional and accidental harm.
• Arrive in a timely manner; conduct exhibition opening and closing procedures.
• Welcome visitors, provide general information related to the organisation, exhibitions, programs and events, e-newsletters sign-up and/or follow social media accounts.
• Greet visitors with appointments and notify staff of their arrival.
• Record accurate attendance of daily visitors, event participants and donations.
• Conduct sales of exhibition publications, beverage tickets, and/or other merchandise as needed, and keep accurate sales records.
• Follow and support staff with instructions to set up and clean up for select programs including chairs, tables, and other equipment as needed.
• Enforce gallery rules with tact and professionalism.
• Punctual communication and responsiveness towards any notification coming from staff.