What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Gallery Manager position at Essex Art Association?
Essex Art Association
www.essexartassociation.com
10 North Main St
PO Box 193
Essex, Ct 06426
The Essex Art Association is a nonprofit community gallery located in historic Essex, CT. Founded in 1946, the Association encourages artists of all ages and levels of achievement to participate in their seasonal shows.
Open Position: Gallery Manager
Qualifications
- experience with a nonprofit organization preferred
- team working skills
- genuine interest in and enthusiasm for art
- administrative and strong IT skills
- experience with Photoshop, website maintenance, database management and mailings
- staffing and scheduling experience
- grant writing
- advertising/publicity/media experience
- experience with building and maintaining social media presence
Position Description **
- work closely with and report to the EAA Board
- this is a subcontracted, administrative, year round position
- attend all exhibitions and ancillary Gallery events
- schedule and coordinate exhibitions
- devise and implement marketing strategies to increase attendance and sales
- print and web-based advertising and publicity
- maintain and update sales records, membership list, mailing list and client databases
- update and maintain the Gallery’s website and social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and really
- research, write and apply for grants
- supervise and train volunteer staff
- working knowledge of Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign
- maintain the Gallery’s visual appearance
- follow current COVID recommendations
- EAA MacBook is available full time for the Gallery Manager
**Members of the Board are available to assist the Gallery Manager as needed. The Manger may solicit volunteer help from our members and the community at large.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $800.00 per month
Experience level:
- 2 years
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Essex, CT 06426: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nonprofit management: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Essex, CT 06426