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Lead, Facility Rentals and Events

Position Title: Lead, Facility Rentals and Events
Reporting to: Manager of Operations
Type of Employment: Contract part-time (6 months)
Work hours: 20-25 hours per week
Wage: $25 per hour

Please note: This is a 6-month part-time contract (20-25 hours per week) with the possibility of extension.

We are looking for an art lover who thrives in a vibrant and creative work environment to enhance our management of client events and assist with other initiatives for revenue and business generation.

The Role
Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Lead, Facility Rentals and Events, is responsible for overall management of client events and assisting with other initiatives associated with revenue and business generation.

Venue Rentals: The development, management, evaluation and execution of all activities related to venue rentals, facility use and related budgets;

Special Events: Assists as required with the execution of fundraising and audience development events that support annual and multi-year revenue goals.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepares, implements, and evaluates the annual venue rental plan and budget (including projected revenues and expenses) as part of AWE’s annual earned revenue plan, working in collaboration with the Manager of Operations;
• Coordinates and promotes all venue rentals, acting as the main point of contact between clients, external vendors, and AWE staff members;
• Oversees all aspects of food and beverage services and offerings at AWE to maximize customer satisfaction;
• Liaises as appropriate with tourism and convention planners to promote the Gallery and strengthen market base, share and attendance;
• Represents AWE at functions to promote the Gallery’s assets and strengthen attendance, and for the purpose of developing community contacts;
• Interact with various stakeholders ranging from venue rental clients, contractors, community partners, volunteers, donors and visitors;
• Ensures compliance and maintenance of relevant permits and licenses required to support AWE’s operations, events and venue rental services;
• Develops, coordinates, and implements audience development events in collaboration with AWE staff.

Qualifications

• Collegial and co-operative work habits and attitude;
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in facilities and event management;
• University/College Degree in Communications or equivalent;
• Strong background in facilities promotion;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365;
• Must have Smart Serve designation and knowledge and experience managing bar inventory;
• Ability to supervise contract staff pertaining to events and services associated with venue rentals;
• Knowledge of Windsor-Essex County and local vendors such as caterers, décor companies, equipment rental companies, AV, is beneficial;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, coordination and communication skills;
• Ability to anticipate, eliminate, and resolve booking issues and problematic situations.

AWE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Upon request, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and support building a skilled and diverse workforce. Members from the following designated groups (Women, Indigenous, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

TD Curatorial Fellow 

Reporting to: Head of Exhibitions and Collections
Type of Employment: Contract full-time (10 months) 
Work hours: 35 hours per week 
Wage: $25 per hour

Preferred start date: Monday, November 3rd, 2025

We are currently looking to onboard a motivated and passionate TD Curatorial Fellow to assist in the development and execution of three solo exhibitions for the series Below the 6, working with Southwestern Ontario-based emerging and mid-career artists to develop community-engaged exhibitions and programming. Priority will be given to Indigenous and equity-deserving applicants. 

The TD Curatorial Fellow is a full-time, ten-month contract role that supports Art Windsor-Essex’s goal to provoke conversation through our exhibitions and programs, and introduce different ways to look at, think about, and make art. The curatorial fellow will gain valuable and tangible hands-on experience in many aspects of exhibition and program development and execution, as well as in the ongoing artistic and programmatic activities of an art museum.  

Below the 6 is an ongoing series of solo exhibitions that focuses on artists based in Southwestern Ontario whose practices are socially and politically minded. This series is generously supported by TD Bank Group. Under the supervision of the Head, Exhibitions and Collections, TD Curatorial Fellows will produce three exhibitions and corresponding public programs in accordance with this program, AWE’s mission and strategic values, and in alignment with their curatorial interests and practice. 

Key responsibilities include:  

• Under the supervision of the Head, Exhibitions and Collection, researching, proposing and executing three solo exhibitions from Below the 6, including but not limited to:  
• Conducting studio visits with regional artists 
• Undertaking job shadowing opportunities to research innovative exhibition strategies and curatorial approaches 
• Preparing exhibition pitches for curatorial staff 
• Where necessary, engaging community members in the planning of and execution of exhibitions and public programs 
• Drafting contracts and collating payment information 
• Preparing layouts of exhibitions 
• Researching and developing technical specifications and plans for exhibitions and communicating them effectively to technical services staff 
• Writing promotional texts and didactics at Grade 8 levels 
• Providing tours to specialized audiences and to the general public 
• Assisting in generating survey and other qualitative and quantitative metrics to assess exhibition impact 
• Participating in evaluation and assessment activities 
• Under the supervision of the Head, Programs and Projects, proposing and executing, at minimum, three community-engaged public programs for each Below the 6 exhibition, including but not limited to:  
• Researching potential speakers and performers 
• Drafting contracts and collating payment information 
• Researching technical requirements and communicating them effectively to technical services staff 
• Conducting postmortem interviews with participants and programmers to ensure program effectiveness and impact 
• Assisting with ongoing AWE exhibitions and public programs 
• Assisting with researching AWE collections materials, including preparing research reports for Board Committees 
• Other duties as assigned 

Skills & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, art education, museum education, or a related discipline (e.g. cultural studies, education, etc.) 
• Familiarity with visual art is required; familiarity with Indigenous and/or Canadian visual art is preferred 
• Effective communication skills (written and oral) 
• Experience with research, writing, copy-editing and proofreading with a high level of critical/logical and creative/innovative thinking is desirable. 
• An energetic, self-motivated, results-oriented attitude 
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently 

Please note that this role is a hybrid position, working on-site for a minimum of three days a week (with increasing in-person requirements during special events, installation periods, and as needed for operational reasons). The candidate may also travel for job-shadowing and studio visit opportunities. 

AWE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Upon request, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and support building a skilled and diverse workforce. Members from the following designated groups (Women, Indigenous, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.