Job call - communications & Gallery assistant
(part-time)

Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date: June 25, 2026 (possibility of extension)

Location: Charlottetown, PE
Hours Per Week: 12
Wage Rate: $22.50/hr

job description

This Town Is Small is an artist-run centre committed to supporting contemporary art on Prince Edward Island and operates from the Hilda Woolnough Gallery at The Guild.

The Communications & Gallery Assistant will work closely with the Executive Director to welcome visitors to the gallery as well as maintain and update the TTIS website, social media channels, and monthly newsletters. There will be occasional additional design work for both digital and print materials. Communications and design tasks will be completed during gallery hours alongside public facing responsibilities, with workload adjusted based on exhibition and event schedules. Training will be provided to support the successful candidate in learning existing routines and procedures.

Work Schedule: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am-5:00pm (12 hours per wk, plus a 1 hour unpaid lunch break)

responsibilities

Gallery Support

  • Perform opening and closing duties including locking/unlocking the gallery for opening hours (12:00pm-5:00pm), turning on and off works in the exhibition; keeping the gallery and restroom areas tidy; and replenishing pamphlets, publications, and other gallery ephemera as needed

  • Examine the exhibitions on a daily basis, identifying any malfunctioning or damaged artwork, and informing the appropriate staff in a timely manner

  • Welcoming visitors and providing information about the exhibitions and the organization during opening hours on Wednesdays and Thursday, from noon - 5pm

Communications & Promotion

  • Maintain and update the TTIS website and social media channels, including approximately 2-3 pre-scheduled social media posts per week and occasional website updates for exhibitions and events

  • Prepare a monthly email newsletter using existing templates and content

  • Support clear and consistent messaging aligned with TTIS’s mandate and values


Graphic Design

  • Prepare graphics for social media and web platforms

  • Design occasional printed materials in conjunction with exhibitions and events (e.g., posters, pamphlets, wall texts), approximately every 1-2 months

qualifications

  • Experience in Customer Service, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or Communications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail

  • Reliable and punctual, with the ability to consistently attend scheduled shifts

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

  • Comfortable with public-facing duties such as welcoming visitors and discussing current exhibitions and artists

  • Comfortable performing light physical tasks such as setting up the gallery, maintaining cleanliness, and handling printed materials

  • Proficiency with basic office and design software (e.g., Google Drive, Mailchimp, Canva, Squarespace or similar platforms), or a strong ability to learn 

  • Experience working with artists, exhibitions, or arts programming considered a strong asset

to apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position, to Lisa Theriault, Executive Director at director@thistownissmall.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interviewed candidates will be asked to provide contact information for two references.

TTIS is committed to inclusive hiring practices and we encourage applicants who identify as women, Indigenous, members of visible minorities, LGBTQ2SIA+, and persons with disabilities to apply.