Jerwood Visual Arts (JVA) seeks a recent graduate to undertake a traineeship in the gallery at Jerwood Space as part of the JVA exhibition programme. The position is supported by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation and aims to provide the candidate with an opportunity to gain experience of working within a contemporary public art gallery.
Description
As Gallery Trainee you will gain all round knowledge and experience of how a contemporary public art gallery operates. Working closely with the Jerwood Visual Arts Coordinator you will work on a variety of projects, allowing for the development of and to complement your personal interests and skills. You will provide general and administrative support to the Jerwood Visual Arts Coordinator including assisting with the realisation and marketing of the Jerwood Visual Arts Gallery programme.
Requirements
The candidate should be within two years of graduation from an arts related degree with a keen interest in contemporary visual arts and the JVA gallery programme at Jerwood Space. The candidate should be eager to undertake a wide range of duties and have a positive attitude to working flexibly, as part of a team in a ‘front of house’ environment. JVA require someone with a willingness to learn and to give feedback on the traineeship on completion.
Terms & Conditions
- The Gallery Traineeship will be undertaken during a 6 month period (July – December 2011)
- 21 hours per week from 9am – 5pm with some flexible evening work
- £8.50 per hour
- Time off in lieu for additional hours worked
- 8 days holiday p.a.
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To apply please send a CV and covering letter of no more than two pages to:
Sarah Williams
Jerwood Visual Arts at Jerwood Space
171 Union Street, London, SE1 0LN
T: 020 7654 0179
E: jva@jerwoodspace.co.uk
www.jerwoodvisualarts.org
Submissions should be received by 5pm on Monday 30 May.
Those who are successful for interview will be notified by Friday 3 June.
Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 June.
Start date Monday 20 June.
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