Colour photography showing an office. We see a desk and black chair in the forefront of the image, with a small bookshelf and cabinet in the back. On top of the shelf and cabinet are files, a lamp and a phone. There is a black and white photograph hanging on the wall.
© Artexte

Job offer

Programming Coordinator

Deadline: August 11, 2025

Artexte is looking for the perfect candidate to fill the position of Programming Coordinator!

 

JOB OFFER:

Programming Coordinator

Application deadline: August 11, 2025 (at 11:59 pm)

Start date: end of August 2025

 

TO APPLY:

Send a resume and cover letter in PDF format to soumissions@artexte.ca

To learn more about the key responsibilities of the Programming Coordinator, consult the detailed job offer.

 

ORGANISATION MANDATE:

Artexte is a library and exhibition centre for contemporary art, with a unique collection (print and digital) of over 36,000 publications covering various aspects of the visual arts. The centre’s mission is to conserve art documentation, support research in the collection both on-site and online, present exhibitions, new works and public events, and publish critical texts and artists’ books.

 

ROLE:

Reporting to the General and Artistic Director and working in close collaboration with their colleagues, the Programming Coordinator is responsible for planning, producing, coordinating and managing all programming activities, including exhibitions, research projects, conferences, publications (blog and books), etc., rooted in and inspired by the Artexte collection. They act as host, representative and mediator for public activities, and ensure that collaborators and guests are welcomed in a professional and attentive manner.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • University education in art history or visual arts;
  • At least five years of professional experience in the cultural field;
  • Knowledge of the Canadian contemporary art milieu;
  • Experience in developing artistic and community partnerships;
  • Familiarity with publishing processes;
  • Leadership, initiative and creativity;
  • Strong communication, networking and teamwork skills;
  • Strong planning and organizational skills;
  • Fluency in English and French, spoken and written;
  • Office computer skills.

 

CONDITIONS:

  • Permanent position at 28 hours per week;
  • Hourly rate between $22 and $24 per hour, depending on experience;
  • Certain benefits offered (reimbursement of public transit costs / quality of life support);
  • Regular schedule from Tuesday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend attendance at events;
  • Start date: end of August 2025

 

Artexte is an employer adhering to the principle of equal access to employment. We encourage all candidates who identify as women, trans and/or non-binary persons, as well as Indigenous, Black and persons of colour to apply. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations will be made during the hiring process, as needed.