The Society for the Study of Architecture (SSAC) seeks a student intern to assist with activities and initiatives associated with our 50th anniversary as a society.
About the organization:
The SSAC is a learned society and registered charitable organization dedicated to the study of the Canadian built environment. It has a varied membership that includes students, historians of architecture, architects, heritage practitioners and cultural planners. Founded in 1974, it has encouraged the collection and preservation of the country’s architectural records, stimulated and supported important scholarly publication, and, through both its members and its Journal, has fostered the understanding and preservation of the built environment.
In 2024, the SSAC will celebrate its 50th anniversary. For this special occasion, we are preparing a retrospective on the society’s history, its activities, and its role in the lives of its members.
About the placement:
The successful applicant will be supervised by and work closely with the President of the SSAC, and will work collaboratively with the Society’s Executive Officers, Board of Directors, and members to compile and develop materials to be used in the 50th anniversary retrospective.
These materials may be distributed amongst members, included on our website, posted to our social media platforms, and there is the potential for publication in one of our various outlets, including our newsletter and/or journal.
Tasks may include:
- Attending and participating in regular online meetings with the President of the Society.
- Researching and preparing materials on the history of the society, its founding members, its prizes, its annual meetings, and its initiatives.
- Interviewing founding, long-time, and new members of the SSAC.
- Participating in committee work alongside Society Officers.
- Assisting with a logo redesign and society rebranding initiative.
- Working collaboratively with the Officers of the Society, board members, and the 2024 conference organizers to brainstorm modes of presentation (events, publications, etc.)
- Preparing reports, videos, podcasts, and other media to present the findings to the membership.
The successful applicant will have opportunities to network with the members of the SSAC (professors, historians, architects, planners, etc.), will gain knowledge of the daily workings of a non-profit organization, and may have the opportunity to collaborate with students from other institutions. Additionally, the intern will receive all benefits of society membership for one year.
Requirements
All work for this internship is scheduled to take place remotely. The intern must have access to a computer and reliable internet connection.
Timing or hours of placement: The placement is 8-10 hours per week for 12 weeks during the Fall 2023 semester (Sept.-Dec.). Flexible timing throughout the week. Placement begins the week of Sept. 11.
Credit: Half credit (0.5). This internship is for pass/fail course credit at the University of Toronto through the Department of Art History. This is not a paid position.
Interested students should send an application by August 28, 2023 to Dr Jessica Mace (jessica.mace@utoronto.ca). Applications should include 1) a letter of interest (including any relevant coursework or experience), 2) a bursary eligibility form, and 3) a resume. Please indicate to which posting(s) you are applying. If you are interested in multiple postings, you only need to submit one application.
This project has been funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning program and CEWIL Canada’s iHUB.
This project is supported by the Learning & Education Advancement Fund at the University of Toronto.
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