Employment Opportunities
Art Gallery Co-ordinator (Canada Summer Jobs)
Each summer, IMA hosts a variety of month-long art exhibitions in addition to receptions and coffee houses featuring performers in conjunction with the School of the Arts and performing arts events. The Art Gallery Co-ordinator will facilitate IMA’s annual summer Public Art Gallery program in conjunction with related events. These will include receptions, artists talks, concerts, instructor and student performances, workshops, readings, and barbecues.
The Art Gallery Co-ordinator will work with artists and assist with curation and hanging of exhibits and displays, coordinate gallery opening receptions, and liaise with artisans, manage gift shop customer service, daily cash transactions and maintain tidiness in the gallery. They will assist in the preparation of exhibition posters, press releases and promotional mailings. They will greet and provide assistance and information to gallery and gift shop customers as well as volunteers and artists. They will assist with all aspects of daily office duties such as answering phones, emails, filing, photocopying, and other duties as necessitated.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, innovative, and precise individual who is passionate and knowledgeable about the arts to be part of an arts organization team operating in a unique remote setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting the Artistic Director in coordinating IMA exhibitions
Providing clear and timely communications between the gallery and marketing.
Assisting in marketing and promotion of exhibitions.
Working with the IMA team to maximize the impact of visiting artists on the community.
Assisting with the curation and set up of exhibitions.
Managing the daily operations of the Gift Shop, including customer service and cash sales, daily cash balancing.
Ensuring timely and effective internal communications.
Tracking metrics, preparing grant reports and other documents.
Assisting with program implementation and execution where needed
Acting as a liaison between exhibition artists, contractors and the organization.
Regular communication with staff, and accurate, up-to-date record keeping and report generation are essential functions of this position.
This position is a temporary placement for a summer student through Canada Summer Jobs and will only move forward with successful funding.
ABOUT THE HOURS
This is a full-time, 35 hour / week position and requires a willingness to work flexible hours as dictated by the needs of the job. Evening and weekend work will be necessary. This position requires work in Wells, though some work can occasionally be done remotely.
TO APPLY
Island Mountain Arts encourages applications from those with diverse lived experiences. Please note that the town of Wells is remote, which may result in accessibility difficulties that are more easily navigated in larger city centres. Please get in touch with Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com) if you have further questions. If interested in applying, please email a brief introduction and a résumé to hiring@imarts.com We look forward to hearing from you!Summer Workshop and Arts Education (Canada Summer Jobs)
Our workshops and residencies run the artistic gamut, including literary, visual and live Arts. For the Summer of 2026, this is slated to include (but not limited to):
Watercolour/Gouache Painting - Multiple 1-day painting workshops to develop refined techniques.
Jam Camp North - a 5 day music learning program for students of all ages
The International Harp School - the 40th anniversary of a 5-day learning intensive featuring mentors, special interest classes and extracurriculars
Workshops + Gallery tours for groups in association with Gallery and Residency Artist Programming
Workshops for the public associated with our Art + The Forest programming
Workshops associated with the 2026 ArtsWells Festival
This position works in collaboration with the marketing, youth project, art gallery and production coordinators to support a cohesive schedule of events and transparent information dissemination to maximize attendance and satisfaction at IMA events.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, innovative, and precise individual who is passionate and knowledgeable about the arts to be part of the production team in this unique remote setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assisting the Executive/Artistic Director in coordinating IMA workshops and guided residencies
Providing clear and timely communications between programming/production and Marketing.
Working with the IMA team to maximize the impact of visiting artists on the community.
Ensuring timely and effective internal communications
Tracking metrics, preparing grant reports and other documents.
Assisting with program implementation and execution where needed
Acting as a liaison between instructors, contractors and the organization.
Regular communication with staff, and accurate, up-to-date record keeping and report generation are essential functions of this position.
This position is a temporary placement for a summer student through Canada Summer Jobs and will only move forward with successful funding.
ABOUT THE HOURS
This is a full-time, 35 hour / week position and requires a willingness to work flexible hours as dictated by the needs of the job. Evening and weekend work will be necessary. This position requires work in Wells, though some work can occasionally be done remotely.
TO APPLY
Island Mountain Arts encourages applications from those with diverse lived experiences. Please note that the town of Wells is remote, which may result in accessibility difficulties that are more easily navigated in larger city centres. Please get in touch with Elyssia Sasaki (elyssia@imarts.com) if you have further questions. If interested in applying, please email a brief introduction and a résumé to hiring@imarts.com We look forward to hearing from you!Young Canada Works - Summer Marketing and Social Media Cordinator
THE POSITION
The Marketing and Social Media Coordinator will facilitate all aspects of the marketing plan for the Island Mountain Arts School of the Arts, which includes Jam Camp in the Mountains and the 40th Annual Harp School, exhibitions in the Island Mountain Arts Gallery and corresponding workshops; Art + The Forest programming; Residency Initiatives, ongoing youth arts programming; 50th Anniversary fundraising initiatives and the ArtsWells Festival.
TASKS INCLUDE
Input into the Marketing plan for 2026
Implementation of the 2026 Marketing plan
Prepare and schedule press releases, social media posts, event posters & promotional mailings relating to Island Mountain Arts Programming and Initiatives.
Coordinate all photo, video, bio needs for all summer programming for promotional needs and the IMA event archives
Coordinate distribution of all physical marketing throughout Cariboo Region and BC
Update and ensure the websites under IMA jurisdiction (imarts.com & artswells.com) are up to date and accessible
Liaise with advertising and sponsorship partners to ensure sponsorships agreements are fulfilled
Coordinate and liaise with media suppliers hired for IMA programming
Create and maintain marketing materials in a format that leaves the materials accessible for future grant reports and marketing strategy reviews
Provide accurate information and assistance to gallery and gift shop customers as well as volunteers and events attendees
Assist with the running of programming, fundraisers, welcome receptions, coordinate artist’s talks, concerts, instructor & student performances, workshops, readings & student BBQs
Assist with aspects of daily office duties such as answering phones, e-mailing, filing, photocopying, tidying, and other duties as assigned
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
- YCW Guideline-Eligible youth in a field related to the position (communications and marketing, business, fine arts, graphic design).
Interest and/or skills in the fine or performing and/or visual arts, arts administration & education.
A clear understanding of, or desire to further develop, interpersonal skills (teamwork, motivation, responsibility, caring, active listening and leadership).
Excellent communication skills: written and verbal; fluent in English.
Comprehension of Adobe Creative Suite
Additional Software Skills: Word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, data entry, scheduling software.
Attention to detail, thorough, conscientious, creative.
Capable of timely and effective communication both internally and externally.
Creative Thinker with the ability to troubleshoot and pivot quickly.
Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible).
Legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number).
Between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment. High school, college, CEGEP or university student.
This is a full time position and requires a willingness to work flexible hours as dictated by the needs of the job. A willingness to live and work in a small town, rural environment, a passion or interest in the outdoors and a valid driver's license are all assets. Evening and weekend work will be necessary.
TO APPLY
Island Mountain Arts encourages applications from diverse lived experiences. The nature of the funding for this position limits who we can offer this position to. Please note that the town of Wells is remote, which may result in accessibility difficulties that are more easily navigated in larger city centres. Prospective applicants are encouraged to get in touch with Elyssia Sasaki (Artistic Director, elyssia@imarts.com) with any questions.
The position offers 14 weeks of employment at $20.00 / hour for 35 hours per week Interested candidates can apply by e-mail to: hiring@imarts.com We will begin reviewing applications on March 23rd, 2026 until filled. This position will move forward with successful funding from Young Canada Works.
Festival and Live Events Production Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs)
Gain hands-on experience in the back stage management and production aspects of a festival. Learn about stage design and set up of performance venues and hospitality areas.
Practice creative problem solving and apply human relations skills in an artistic performance situation. Successfully manage volunteer labour.
Gain an understanding of the technical aspects of stage productions, specifically sound equipment and music co-ordination.
Develop organizational skills using computer tools such as spreadsheets and scheduling documents.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Liaise with artists to facilitate travel, accommodations, technical and production needs.
Support AW project heads (lead curator, production manager, communications manager, ETC)
Compile and distribute artist welcome packages.
Maintain updates on the ArtsWells website.
Liaise and provide technical support to sound and set-up crews
Facilitate smooth transitions between acts, ensuring that performers have required gear and supplies.
Plan and set up festival workshops.
Plan and set up greenroom hospitality areas and gear lock up.
Assist with development of “Safe Spaces” at the event.
Assist with coordination of artist accommodations.
Compile and maintain multi-use tool kits for venues and set-up crews.
Compile printed and video materials for reports and promotions.
Update the ArtsWells Festival manual with current information and other duties as assigned.
Liaise with the local 2026 ArtsWells Festival Committee on an as-needed basis and through attendance at the regular meetings.
Assist with Island Mountain Arts programming as needed.
This position is a temporary placement for a summer student through Canada Summer Jobs and will only move forward with successful funding.
ABOUT THE HOURS
This is a full-time, 35 hour / week position and requires a willingness to work flexible hours as dictated by the needs of the job. Evening and weekend work will be necessary. This position requires work in Wells, though some work can occasionally be done remotely.