INTERNSHIP OFFER

(SEPTEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 5, 2023) 

LOGISTICS AND PRODUCTION

ELEKTRA is an international organization dedicated to contemporary digital art, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. We focus on presenting works at the intersection of contemporary art and new technologies. Founded in 1999, the ELEKTRA festival showcases unique international performances in digital art. Since 2012, ELEKTRA has produced the International Digital Art Biennial (BIAN), which emphasizes exhibitions, installations, and public art. Opened in 2019, the ELEKTRA Gallery highlights local and international artistic discoveries, with a focus on premieres and exclusives in contemporary digital art. ELEKTRA is also an international distributor of digital creation, having directed or collaborated with renowned institutions in organizing exhibitions, events, and professional networking activities that enable artists to export their works within international art networks. In the fall of 2023, ELEKTRA will present the 21st edition of its festival.

www.elektramontreal.ca

 

We are seeking an intern to support the work of our team. The selected individuals will be involved in various areas of our organization, with a particular focus on logistics and production, under the supervision of ELEKTRA’s managers.

Internship period: September 5 - November 3, 2023.

 

Responsibilities and tasks:

 

Logistics (GALLERY / FESTIVAL):

• Prepare for the arrival of artists and international guests (accommodation, itineraries, plane tickets, local transportation, visits, invitation letters, welcome packages).

• Manage various communications between artists and the production team (contracts, artist hospitality, etc.).

• Coordinate partnerships with hotels and various service providers (transportation, caterers, etc.).

• Assist in the overall organization of the ELEKTRA Festival and ELEKTRA Gallery exhibitions.

• Provide assistance to the ELEKTRA team in the missions of each department.

 

Your profile:

• Excellent command of spoken and written French.

• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.

• Interest in digital art, media arts, and new technologies.

• Enjoy working in a team and possess good organizational skills.

• Diplomacy and initiative.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word).

 

Working conditions:

35 hours per week in hybrid mode, combining remote work and work in our offices in Montreal - Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, and during events.

Unpaid internship - possibility of reimbursement (monthly payment for Montreal public transportation card - STM).

 

Please send your CV and a brief letter of interest before August 14, 2023 at florentine@elektrafestival.ca

Interviews will start during the week of 15 August

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.