The role of Gallery Assistant is a multifaceted role which includes both front of house and back of house responsibilities. Tasks include assisting the Gallery Manager with logging information of walkins/established clients, organizing artist related events, assisting in shipping, drafting sales paperwork, post on the gallery’s social media, scheduling classes, and lectures, and most importantly sell art!
- Art sales (you earn a commission)
- Maintain sales platforms, databases, and website
- Ensure inventory is accurate and updated accordingly
- Assist with packing, unpacking artworks
- Role will require occasional lifting, up to 50 lbs
- Should be able to climb ladder to hang art and stand on hard floors
- Assist in Marketing and Social Media projects
- Manage the reception of clients
- Assist with art handling
- schedule lectures, classes, and tours
You should:
- Be comfortable engaging with the public/clients
- Be professional, highly organized and able to multi-task
- Have experience with high end retail sales, art sales, jewelry sales, furniture sales, clothing, or interior design experience
- Be experienced in sales, or marketing
- Have experience setting up refreshments for events and helping with clean up after
- Enjoy being around artists and be able to talk about art, but you do not need to be an artist
Job Type: Part-time 20 to 30 hours
This position needs to be available Wednesday - Sunday with occasional evening commitments.
Start Date Immediately
Availability: Wednesday – Saturday 11 – 8 pm, Sunday Noon to 7 pm
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills – both phone and email etiquette
- Must be available to work on Saturdays and Sundays
- Experience working in a gallery, museum, or auction house a plus
- Retail sales experience, opening and closing stores
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail with a passion for doing things right the first time
- Oriented toward excellent customer service
- Professional and tailored appearance
- Knowledge of and passion for fine art
- Upbeat attitude
- Self-starter with ability to work independently and with a team while meeting deadlines
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Alpharetta, GA 30022 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Alpharetta, GA 30022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person