Young Works Marketing and Public Programs Assistant

Young Canada Works Marketing and Public Programs Assistant

Griffin Art Projects

Apr. 2, 2026

Griffin Art Projects (Griffin) is a non-profit art gallery and residency located in North Vancouver devoted to supporting artists in the production of new work through its collaborative residency program, and in creating new research on contemporary Canadian and international art, artists and art collections from around the world in its exhibition program. Griffin is a non-collecting institution that has quickly become a vibrant contributor to the North Vancouver cultural landscape.

Griffin Art Projects is committed to raising Canada’s international profile, engaging diverse audiences and cultural producers, including Indigenous artists and non-Indigenous communities, using digital technologies to increase scale and dissemination while focusing on diversity.

• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada
• Note:
  
  Non-Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible
• be legally entitled to work in Canada
• be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment (between 15 and 30 years of age for the YCW in Both Official Languages program)
• meet the specific eligibility criteria of the program to which you apply
• be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory
• be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
• not have another full-time job during the YCW work assignment

Students in an YCW employment program must also:

• have registered as a high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment
• intend to return to studies during or after the YCW work assignment

Note:

Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs. Griffin Art Projects is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment and encourages applications from all qualified candidates for this position.

The Public Programs and Marketing Assistant will provide assistance with the development and execution of new and ongoing public programs, outreach, and marketing efforts. This position will work directly with the Gallery Director to undertake the design and development of visual marketing materials, assisting with print and e-newsletters and marketing copy, and developing other materials for communications in addition to gaining general knowledge and experience in marketing and communications activities for public non profits.

Marketing and communications assistance will also include content development and design assistance for web and print, marketing research, audience development and the implementation of new branding and profile opportunities for the organization in the North Vancouver, Greater Vancouver, provincial and federal arts and culture sectors. This position will also work with the Director to develop and/or deliver Griffin’s summer and fall programs for artists, adult audiences and families.

This position will assist with the design and implementation of activities for Griffin’s youth and family program initiatives, assistance with the design and development of online and/or hands-on activities and workshops, and the coordination and delivery of exhibition-related adult programs.

The ideal candidate for this position will be pursuing a Bachelor or Master of Fine Arts degree or a bachelor’s or Masters degree in another arts-related field. They will have excellent organizational and planning skills with demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines, competency in both the Office and Adobe suites, and design software as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Fluency in French is considered an asset but is not required.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume by 11:59PM on Thursday, April 2, 2026, by email to  with the subject line:
Young Canada Works Marketing and Public Program Assistant.