DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION:
Founded in 2006, the Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling (COHDS) is an award-winning interdisciplinary research unit within Concordia University. COHDS has about 250 affiliated faculty members, students, artists, educators, partner organizations, and community members. Our central mission is to support the gathering and preservation of the audiovisual oral history record, while encouraging solo, collaborative, and community-based research and creation that respond to living memory and oral testimony.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
In preparation of our 20th anniversary in 2026, the Exhibition Assistant is responsible for developing a photo exhibition, featuring twenty years of oral history at COHDS. To this end, they will draw on the visual archive of our centre while working in close collaboration with the members of our team. The Exhibition Assistant will also consult COHDS affiliates, who wish to bring an exhibition of their own to our centre in 2026.
We seek a candidate with initiative, who is well organized, fluently bilingual, and able to work both in a collaborative and autonomous environment. Prior experience in curating exhibitions will be an asset.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
In close collaboration with the Associate Director, the Exhibition Assistant at the Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling (COHDS) will be responsible for:
· Developing an exhibition on twenty years of oral history at COHDS, selecting appropriate images from our COHDS visual archive, composing accompanying text panels, and staging the exhibit.
· Expanding on our current exhibition infrastructure
· Managing the exhibition space and coordinating exhibition logistics
· Assisting with the development of the COHDS visual archive
The Exhibition Assistant will be asked to attend regular staff meetings, report on their work, and communicate information to other staff members.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Applicants must be Concordia University students eligible for work-study (Québec category)
· Bilingualism (French and English)
· Exhibition management experience, experience working in a gallery context and with community initiatives
· Excellent organizational skills, ability to work alone and in a group setting
· Effective communication and writing skills
· Basic computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, technical expertise related to image management an asset
· Ability to work within a budget
CONDITIONS:
· 12.5 hours/week (or 200 hours/term)
· Contract dates: January 12 to April 30 (negotiable)
· The salary is $17.75/hour
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of two individuals who may be contacted for reference letters. Please send your application to cohdscoordinator@concordia.ca with the title “Application – Exhibition Assistant” by Monday, November 10 (applications will be accepted until the position is filled).
