EXTENDED Deadline to apply: July 6, 2026
CALL FOR APPLICANTS
Programming and Communications Assistant
Term: July 10, 2026 – January 30, 2027
Hours: 11 hrs/week (two afternoon shifts per week: one on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, 10 am – 4:00 pm, and one on Saturday, 11 am – 4:00 pm)
Wage: $18.10/hr
The Manitoba Craft Council (MCC) is about craft: its makers and materials. We’re a member–centered, non–profit dedicated to promoting and supporting contemporary craft in Manitoba. Located in the C2 Centre for Craft in Winnipeg’s Historic Exchange District, MCC presents exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, sales, and events related to contemporary craft. We also have a shop (physical and online) featuring work by over 70 Manitoba–based craft artists. You are a post–secondary student with a passion for craft, art, and/or culture. You are keen to use your communication skills and training to tell the world about this province’s amazing craftspeople and the work they do. You are a creative and effective written communicator who is collaborative and self–motivated. You have an eye for graphic design and a superior attention to detail. You’re ambitious and excited to gain valuable, hands–on communications experience within a thriving arts organization. One–on–one training and mentoring will help you grow your skills and enjoy a positive work experience.
Responsibilities will include:
-preparation of documents for review by selection committees including MCC’s Holiday Ornament Sale, MCC-IKEA Sale, Crafted Sale
-social media and website content development for C2 Shop, C2 Holiday Ornament Sale, Crafted at the WAG Sale, and MCC-IKEA Vinterfest Sale
-photography at fundraising events and volunteer appreciation
-assisting with photographing and uploading new inventory to C2 Shop platform
-assisting at MCC + C2 Centre for Craft events including St. Norbert Farmers Market Booth, Crafted at the WAG, and MCC-IKEA Vinterfest Sale
-hosting, facilitating or assisting at MCC public events, in person and online
-uploading MCC catalogues to the C2 website
-serving as primary or back-up staff during C2 Centre for Craft open hours, engaging visitors, and processing shop sales
-assisting with exhibition installation, de-installation and gallery prep
-providing support to the Executive Director and other staff as requested
-light housekeeping
-other duties as assigned
Eligibility:
–Applicants must be either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee protection under the law
–Applicants must be registered as students in a recognized Canadian PSE institution in a field of study related to the internship; please indicate how your area of study relates to the job description in your cover letter.
–MCC welcomes applications from underrepresented communities. If you wish to self–identify (eg. Indigenous, BPOC, Person living with a disability, newcomer to Canada, etc.) please do so in your cover letter.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to tsutherland@c2centreforcraft.ca. Please put Programming and Communications Assistant in the subject line
