Job Opportunities

Job Offer – Administrative Assistant

26 April 2025

Located in Sutton, in the Eastern Townships, Arts Sutton Gallery is a visual arts center dedicated to promoting contemporary visual arts. Its annual programming includes exhibitions as well as educational activities such as workshops, lectures, and more.

Arts Sutton is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the summer period. Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the selected candidate will carry out various support tasks related to gallery operations.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Coordinator with administrative tasks: writing, data entry, formatting printed documents, newsletters, social media posts.
  • Participate in the production of Arts Sutton events: exhibition setup and takedown, logistical support for activities such as the Tour des Arts, openings, workshops, lectures, etc.
  • Welcome and inform visitors, answer phone calls.
  • Handle transactions related to memberships, workshops, or art sales.

Desired Profile

  • Excellent command of French and English (spoken and written).
  • Good knowledge of office tools (Word, Excel, Canva, Mailchimp, etc.).
  • Versatility and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in the cultural sector and an interest in visual arts (an asset).

Responsibilities may vary depending on the center’s priorities, but overall aim to effectively support Arts Sutton’s artistic and administrative activities.

Work Conditions

Start date: early June 2025

  • 9-week contract, with the possibility of a flexible weekly schedule
  • 30 hours per week
  • Flexible schedule including weekends
  • Extended presence required for the Tour des Arts from 8 to 20 July.
  • Salary of $19/hour

Eligibility – Canada Summer Jobs Program

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program. The candidate must:

  • Be between 15 and 30 years old
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person with refugee protection status
  • Have been enrolled as a full-time student during the 2024–2025 school year and plan to return to full-time studies in fall 2025.

To Apply

Please send your résumé along with a cover letter to the attention of Ola Pilatowski at the following address: info@artssutton.com.


Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply now