Eastern Bloc offers five types of internships: technical assistant, administrative/curatorial assistant, production assistant, communications assistant and lab assistant. All internship programs are unpaid, last a total of 6 months and require an engagement of 7 to 10 hours per week. Applications to all five internships are accepted year round. Please send CV and letter of intent to art@easternbloc.ca.
TECHNICAL INTERN
Responsibilities include:
- Installation & dismantle of artworks (wall-mounted and installation-based)
- Installation & dismantle of audio/visual equipment
- Gallery maintenance and wall repairs
- Gallery lighting
- Equipment maintenance
The candidate must possess the following skills and qualities:
- Basic knowledge of art installation techniques & principles
- Familiarity with audiovisual equipment
- Knowledge of wall maintenance techniques (plastering & painting)
- Familiarity with artistic milieu
- Punctuality & efficiency
- Ability to work in a team
The intern will work alongside our Technical Coordinator and/or Production Coordinator
and learn through a peer mentorship approach.
ADMINISTRATIVE/CURATORIAL INTERN
Responsibilities include:
- Web updates (blog, mailing lists, social networks)
- Updating contact lists
- Basic media relations
- Assistance with grant applications and sponsorship requests
- Gallery sitting/reception
- Light administrative duties
The candidate must possess the following skills and qualities:
- Familiarity with artistic milieu
- Knowledge of office and/or design software
- Willingness to take initiative and be project-oriented
- Punctuality & efficiency
- Ability to work in a team
The intern will work alongside our Artistic Director and/or Development & Outreach Coordinator and learn through a peer mentorship approach.
PRODUCTION INTERN
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with production schedules
- Assisting with project budgets
- Seeing to the general technical/production needs of exhibits & contracts
- General office duties
- Occasional assistance with gallery set-ups and dismantles
The candidate must possess the following skills and qualities:
- Basic understanding of (or keen interest in) project management
- Familiarity with Office and project management software (Excel, Basecamp etc)
- Familiarity with audiovisual equipment
- Familiarity with artistic milieu
- Punctuality & efficiency
- Ability to work in a team
The intern will work alongside our Production Coordinator and learn through a peer mentorship approach.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in developing communications schedules
- Assist in the promotion of events on social networks, through the media, and the network of Eastern Bloc
- Assist in the preparation of the newsletter
- Assist in the preparation of an updated website
- Assist in the development of communication tools
- Graphic and web design
The candidate must possess the following skills and qualities:
- Basic knowledge of (or interest in) communications
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, etc.
- Familiarity with Montreal media networks
- Familiarity with social networks
- Familiarity with artistic milieu
- Punctuality & efficiency
- Ability to work in a team
The intern will work alongside our Communications Agent and learn through a peer mentorship approach.
LAB INTERN
Responsibilities include:
- Light administrative duties (including inventory management)
- Assisting with workshops, ensuring all material and equipment needs are met
- Assistance in coordinating other lab activities
- Researching projects and equipment for the lab
- Assisting artists-in-residence
The candidate must possess the following skills and qualities:
- Keen sense of organization
- Programming skills
- Familiarity with building electronics (any level)
- Familiarity with artistic milieu
- Punctuality & efficiency
- Ability to work in a team
The intern will work alongside our Communications Agent and learn through a peer mentorship approach.
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