Employment Opportunity: Student Curator and Special Events Assistant Programmer
Employment Opportunity:
Student Curator and Special Events Assistant Programmer
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Hours: 35 hours/week for 10 weeks, starting mid-June 2026
Hours of work are Tuesday – Saturday, with occasional evenings/weekends depending on events
Starting Wage: $22/hour
Duration: Temporary (Summer Student position)
Job Closes: June 3, 2026
Yukon Art Society is looking for a dynamic individual to support our Arts Underground operations this summer as Student Curator and Special Events Programmer.
The successful candidate should posses the following qualifications and skills:
Qualifications:
interest in the Yukon art community
interest in assisting with exhibition curation
detail oriented, organized, able to work in teams and independently on projects
able to prioritize and meet deadlines
interested in being integral in organizing special events and projects
Desired Skills:
Adaptability
Good communication skills
Creativity and Innovation
Digital skills
Problem solving
Technical skills
The Student Curator and Special Events Assistant Programmer will be assisting with monthly exhibition curation, development and implementation of special events, and support in Arts Underground with sales and art displays.
Duties Include:
Liaising with artists and managing art and related items for exhibitions alongside the lead Curator
Inputting inventory and online representation for exhibitions and Galleries
Assisting with promotion of exhibitions and events
Organizing and executing special events and workshops alongside the Programming Director
Front of House Support including assisting the Front of House Manager with curating the Member’s Gallery; sales of art, art supplies, and workshops; and ceramic studio user support.
This position will support all aspects of the Arts underground operation, and will offer diverse training in an art gallery, art retail, and art studio environment.
How to Apply:
If this is you, please send in a resume, cover letter, and two references to the email listed below. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.
Yukon Art Society / Arts Underground
15 - 305 Main Street
Whitehorse YT Y1A 2B4
Phone: (867) 667-4080
admin@artsunderground.ca
For more information about the Yukon Art Society and Arts Underground, visit www.artsunderground.ca/about