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Third Space Gallery is seeking to fill the position of THIRD SHIFT Festival Associate in May 2026. The successful candidate will work closely with staff and volunteers of Third Space Gallery to present THIRD SHIFT Contemporary Arts Festival in Saint John, New Brunswick in August 2026 and will assist with Third Space programming throughout the Spring and Summer months. Festival Associates help co-organize the 3-day festival alongside the Executive Director, assisting with the communication and coordination of artist lineups, collaboration with the City of Saint John, networking for the event, and providing a consistent liaison to the main operations of the organization. The successful candidate(s) will work with the current Executive Director at USTATION on Prince William St. in Uptown Saint John from mid-May till August 31st. This role requires individuals to be available in-person to fulfill their tasks.   About THIRD SHIFT: Established in 2015, THIRD SHIFT aims to offer citizens a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary art and reimagine their city. THIRD SHIFT holds space for new experiences and communal exchange through the exhibition of contemporary art installations, performances, screenings and presentations in the heart of uptown Saint John. All activities are free of charge and open to the public. More information about THIRD SHIFT can be found on our website: www.thirdshiftsj.com   Job title: THIRD SHIFT Festival Associate Pay & workload: $17/hour, 35hrs/week, up to 16 weeks Location: In-person in Uptown Saint John with occasional remote work opportunities Duration of employment: Mid-May to August 31st, 2026 (start date flexible) Industry: Arts & Culture Info session: April 15, 2026 7pm-8pm Atlantic on Zoom (Password is “THIRD”). Register here! Deadline to apply: Friday, April 24th, 2026 by 11:59pm Atlantic   Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Festival Logistics and Planning
• Liaising with Community Stakeholders and Partners
• Corresponding with Artists and Participants
• Event Promotion
• Volunteer Coordination

  The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Their capability as an independent worker
• Experience with event planning and promotion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the Saint John community and contemporary art an asset
• Outgoing personality

  In alignment with our funding, candidates must be:

• Canadian citizens or a permanent residents, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work or school visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number
• Between 18 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment
• Enrolled in an academic accredited institution in the semesters before and/or after the work term

  Equal Opportunities Employer: We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, including underserved equity-seeking groups, such as, but not limited to: BIPOC, Queer/2SLGBTQIA+ folks, women/feminine presenting individuals, and folks with disabilities, amongst others. We are proud to maintain our safer spaces policies and continue to represent queer and visible minorities in every step of our festival process, including our jury, our artists, our staff, our volunteers, and everyone in between who helps make this festival a reality.   HOW TO APPLY: Applications must include a CV, cover letter, and any optional additional information to support your application (i.e. Artist CV, Portfolio, Reference Letter, etc). All inquiries for this position must be sent directly to Manny Travers, Third Space Gallery’s Executive Director, no later than 23:59 AT on April 24th 2026 to <tiersespace@gmail.com>. Please include in the subject line of your email “THIRD SHIFT Festival Associate: Insert Your Name” to be considered. Thank you!