There are opportunities for casual student employment within the Faculty of Fine Arts and in the community throughout the year. Check back often for opportunities to find casual work.
Faculty of Fine Arts Employment Opportunities
Life Models Needed
The Department of Art is seeking art models for Art classes for the 2022/2023 Academic Year.
In particular, we are currently needing an EXPERIENCED art model for November 14th 3:30 to 5:30pm
Pay is $20/hour and consists of casual hours for 2 to 3 hour periods. All body types welcome!
See posting for more details.
Contact: Shawn Coburn to apply
Art Studios - Student Assistants
The Art Studios, located in the Centre for the Arts, are dedicated to the creation of artworks in areas of photography, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, painting, digital fabrication, among other mediums. Art studio student assistants provide general shop and studio maintenance support. Tasks include, but are not limited to: studio and workshop upkeep, cleaning, maintenance, painting, material prep. ect.
Experience Required:
- Art studio facility experience and familiarity
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and willingness to learn new skills
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of SWP Manuals, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
University Theatre - Box Office Assistants
Box Office Assistants are scheduled to sell tickets at the Box Office window, 12:30pm - 3:30pm Monday through Friday and for all evening and weekend shows. Box Office assistants often work as Front of House supervisors and will also take care of bar and concession during intermissions in the lobby.
- Good customer service experience
- Excellent availability weekday afternoons (must be available at least 2 afternoons a week from 12pm - 4pm inclusive) and good availability evenings and weekends of our events
- Knowledge and appreciation for performing arts
- Ability to learn quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work with urgency and accuracy in a fast-paced sales environment
- Pro-Serve Training required (certification provided if you don't have it, but you'll be required to complete it)
Rate of pay - $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
We are looking for enthusiastic, helpful, and positive individuals with some customer service experience and good availability to join our team!
Email amanda.berg@uleth.ca for information and to express your interest!
Theatre Front of House Staff - Ushers
We are looking to hire ushers for our 2021-2022 season of Fine Arts productions, concerts and presentations! Get involved by becoming a part of our Front of House team and see shows and concerts while getting paid!
- Good customer service experience an asset
- Positive Attitude
- Good availability for evenings and weekend work (ushers generally work from 6:30pm until the end of the performance or presentation)
Rate of pay - $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
We are looking for enthusiastic, helpful, and positive individuals with some customer service experience and good availability to join our team!
Email amanda.berg@uleth.ca for information and to express your interest!
Costume Shop Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The Costume Shop, located in the Centre for the Arts is a busy workshop dedicated to costume construction for Fine Arts programs, including Department of Drama Mainstages, Department of Music Opera Workshop, and other programming. Costume shop student assistants provide support with cutting, sewing, assembly, and costume maintenance.
Experience Required:
- Costume shop experience an asset
- Excellent demonstrated skills in machine and hand sewing, cutting, and quick repair and alterations
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to learn quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
- Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
Scene Shop Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The Scene Shop, located in the Centre for the Arts is an active facility dedicated to the construction of scenery and props for theatre productions, including the Department of Drama Mainstages and other programming. Scene shop assistants provide support with construction projects, paint applications, shop upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance.
Experience Required:
- Scene shop experience an asset
- Experience safely and comfortably operating scene shop power tools
- Ability to read and work with measuring tapes and tools with accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and work at heights
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
Theatre Technical Student Assistants – Theatre Operations
The University Theatres, located in the Centre for the Arts include the University Theatre, Recital Hall, David Spinks Theatre and associated performance and rehearsal spaces. Theatre technical student assistants provide assistance with stage setups, light hangs and focus, light construction work, and occasional sound setups.
Experience Required:
- Experience working in a theatre or as part of a performance or event crew is an asset
- Knowledge of standard safe working practices, equipment operation, and correct lifting techniques
- Demonstrated experience taking direction and working safely in teams
- Ability to work quickly, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work under tight project deadlines
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs and work at heights
- Safety footwear
- Completion of Safety Checklist, including acknowledgment of Standard Operating Procedures, Hazard Assessments, and WHMIS training
Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Niall Donaghy, Manager of Fine Arts Facilities: niall.donaghy@uleth.ca
Community Opportunities
The University is not responsible for external job opportunities or the content on external websites, which may change without notice.
Chapter One - First Nations Artists and Writers Wanted
Chapter One is looking for Indigenous writers and illustrators to write and illustrate books in their series. It is a paid position. They provide subsidized literacy support to elementary schools across Canada with a priority on Indigenous communities. To accompany their program, they are co creating a series of storybooks, written and illustrated by Indigenous authors and illustrators, that feature words in different Indigenous languages, representing the regions they support. Please see their flyer and also visit the website chapterone.org/ca and the storybook page is chapterone.org/ca/library
Whistler Museum - Collections Coordinator and Museum Programs Coordinator
The Whistler Museum has two summer student positions. Please see the attachments for Collections Coordinator and Museum Programs Coordinator.
Deadline to apply is April 9, 2023
Lethbridge Music Academy - Casual or Regular Music Teachers Wanted
Lethbridge Music Academy is seeking out fun, passionate, and skilled musicians to help us share music with our 600+ students!
The need for teachers can come at any time, and our hope is to become acquainted with as many musicians as we can to work with now and in the future.
Whether that be joining as a casual guest teacher, or a full or part-time teacher coming in each week!
There's lots of flexibility, and with the Fall approaching, we are anticipating teacher changes and increased student enrollment, which means we need more teachers!
You'll be responsible for preparing individualized lessons to students of varying skill levels and ages (mostly children, however adults as well).
You will not be in charge of rebooking lessons, payments, or any administrative duties.
You will need strong customer service and interpersonal skills in interactions with parents, and within the lessons themselves.
A criminal record and vulnerable sector check is not needed to interview, but a current copy of each check is needed before starting work. Because we work primarily with children, this is essential.
This is a great job for those who already have full-time commitments and are looking to exercise their passion in their off-hours.
For those interested in making a career out of music education, there are possibilities of building up to a full-time schedule as time goes on.
Please send your resume and a brief introduction to jobs@lethbridgemusicacademy.com
TELUS STORYHIVE - Summer Crew program
TELUS STORYHIVE is seeking teams of two for the second STORYHIVE Summer Crew program. Kickstart your online presence and livestream your community on Optik TV and STORYHIVE’s online platforms in this intensive 14-week program. Receive microgrants, training and livestreaming equipment to showcase your community. No experience is required!
WHAT is it? The opportunity to take livestreaming to a new level. Summer Crew 2.0 will fund content creators to spotlight community events, profile businesses, individuals and local gems in an intensive 14-week program over the summer. Teams will also gain real-world experience with livestreaming technology.
WHO can apply? Applications are open to all B.C. and Alberta residents who love their communities. Apply with a co-creator/friend or separately and we’ll pair you up. This program is designed for teams of two. No experience is required.
WHY should you apply? To support your livestream, you will be provided microgrants, training and livestreaming equipment to showcase your community coverage. This is the perfect opportunity for content creators to embark on a new means of working with film through the power of livestreaming.
Applications are open from now until March 24, 2023 at storyhive.com/summercrew.
Find additional external opportunities on our Professional Development page and Volunteer page.